2026 Autumn College Intern - Division of Surface Water

• This posting is hiring for three positions within the division.
  
  

Where We Need You

Ohio EPA wants you to serve in this role within our Division of Surface Water.

Why We Need You

As a Seasonal Environmental Intern with Ohio EPA, you’ll help protect Ohio’s water resources while gaining hands‑on experience in environmental permitting and wastewater oversight. You’ll work side‑by‑side with technical staff to support real‑world regulatory projects by performing tasks such as:

• Collecting and summarizing wastewater data for Permit to Install (PTI) applications, to assist technical staff with evaluating treatment system capacity, treatment design, and environmental impact.
• Reviewing PTI applications and detailed plans for completeness, accuracy, and alignment with state environmental rules and standards.
• Compiling and organizing key data for wastewater discharge permits to support the regulatory process that protects water quality across the state.
• Preparing reports and tabulating technical information to turn raw data into clear summaries used by technical staff and decision-makers.
• Assisting with field inspections at wastewater treatment plants to observe operations firsthand and help document a facility’s permit compliance.
  
  

This is a great opportunity to learn about environmental permitting, see how wastewater systems function up close, and assist with the vital work we do to protect Ohio’s waterways.

If you’re detail‑oriented, curious, and eager to contribute, we’d love to have you join us this fall!

• Must be currently enrolled in a college degree program directly related to the position or have recently graduated within the quarter/semester immediately preceding the start date.
• Major area of study: Environmental Science, Water Resources, Chemistry or Engineering (Environmental, Civil, Chemical) or relevant field of study.
• Knowledge of safety practices, public relations, Agency policies and procedures and permits as applicable.
• Skills in computers (word processing and database work)
  
  

Job Skills: Environmental Services, Facilities Maintenance & Inspection, Data Analytics, Data Entry, Organizing and Planning, Written Communication, Customer Focus

Organization

Environmental Protection Agency

Agency Contact Name and Information

Erika Carleski

Unposting Date

Aug 21, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location

Ohio EPA Southwest District Of

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Montgomery County-Dayton

Other Locations

United States of America-OHIO-Wood County-Bowling Green, United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$16.00

Schedule

Part-time

Classified Indicator

Unclassified

Union

N/A

Primary Job Skill

Internship

Technical Skills

Data Analytics, Environmental Services, Organizational Development, Facilities Maintenance & Inspection

Professional Skills

Customer Focus, Written Communication

Agency Overview

Who We Are:

We’re the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, a regulatory organization that’s committed to protecting the environment and public health by ensuring compliance with federal and state laws. (We do this through some innovative, interesting, and fun work!)

What We’re Looking For

Seasonal Environmental Intern – Fall 2026