Environmental Engineering Internships: Tasks, Tips, and Career Opportunities

Environmental Engineering Internship with a Purpose

Embarking on an environmental engineering internship is now the goal of many students who want to put their technical skills to work for a more sustainable future. In the face of climate challenges, the role of the engineer is evolving and now includes tasks that combine innovation, science, and responsibility.

Get right to the heart of the action while developing your technical expertise with our sustainable development engineering internships.

Why choose an internship in sustainable development engineering?

Here are the main advantages that make it a choice for the future:

Give meaning to your engineering career path

You take concrete action for a more sustainable future and put your technical skills to work on a project that has real positive effects.

• Develop sought-after skills

Today, companies, local authorities, and NGOs are looking for engineers who can integrate environmental issues into their projects. You will increase your career opportunities by joining an environmental engineering internship.

• Work in varied and exciting contexts

The assignments are very diverse, from field work to laboratory research to reporting results, you will be kept busy!

• Participate in projects with local communities

To provide realistic solutions based on local conditions, you will need to meet with local communities and understand their reality. It is an exchange that will constantly enrich you.

Internships in Environmental Engineering with Real Step

Sea turtle conservation internship in Okinawa

This internship takes place in Japan, specifically on the island of Okinawa, in the south of the ...

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  4 weeks

• okinawa

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Marine biology internship in Thailand

By participating in this project, you contribute to research and its diffusion through studies an...

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  2 weeks

• krabi

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Ecosystem Restoration Internship in Thailand

During this international environmental internship focused on biodiversity, students experience p...

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  2 weeks

• krabi

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Marine protection internship in Tenerife

Whales and dolphins off the coast of the Canary Islands face several challenges: intensive fishin...

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  2 weeks

• Tenerife

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Marine conservation internship in South Africa

Learn about the marine environment, follow practical and specialised training and have a unique e...

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  4 weeks

• Gaansbai

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Conservation internship in the rainforest of Costa Rica

By joining the local internship team, you will discover the region's particularly rich environmen...

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  4 weeks

• Limon

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When you choose to do an internship in sustainable development with Real Step, you benefit from comprehensive support. Each project is selected to ensure relevant assignments, on-site supervision, and a tangible impact.

1. Make an appointment for a phone call where we will define your objectives.
2. You choose the project from the personalized selection we offer you.
3. Once your internship is confirmed, you will receive details on logistics and preparation before your departure.
4. Throughout the internship, our team remains available to provide regular follow-up.

Your role during an environmental engineering internship

A variety of tasks await you during an environmental engineering internship. Here are some examples based on different types of projects.

Environmental internships and ecosystem restoration

Your tasks may include:

• Conducting scientific field studies
• Collecting and processing environmental data
• Implementing concrete measures to restore or maintain the diversity of mangroves, tropical forests, or marine areas
• Participating in awareness-raising activities aimed at the public or local stakeholders

Wildlife conservation internships

Some internships allow students to get involved in monitoring animal populations to ensure their preservation.

In this context, engineering students can:

• Participate in censuses and data collection on local species
• Learn to use telemetry techniques to track animal movements
• Analyze behaviors and interactions between species
• Contribute to the implementation of conservation plans to protect endangered species

Study and protection of marine environments

Marine environments are an exciting field of activity for environmental engineers on an internship.

You will be involved in:

• Research on marine biodiversity
• Monitoring water quality and pollution linked to human activities
• Collecting samples, sometimes during dives or sea trips
• Proposing technical solutions to limit the effects of intensive fishing or plastic waste

These missions combine observation, fieldwork, data analysis, and research reporting. There's never a dull moment!

Where to do an environmental engineering internship?

As this is a cross-disciplinary field, many organizations can take you on, depending on your skills and aspirations.

• NGOs and environmental associations
• Research laboratories or universities
• Companies and design offices, where engineers are involved in designing sustainable technical solutions
• Local authorities or public institutions involved in water, waste, or natural space management

Preparing for your environmental engineering internship

To get the most out of your internship, we recommend that you:

• Define your goals: do you want to specialize in research, sustainable engineering, or fieldwork?
• Learn about the local context and environmental issues in the host country or region
• Be ready to adapt: environmental engineering internships often require curiosity, independence, and teamwork, especially when working in the field

Conclusion: a commitment to the planet and the future

By participating in concrete actions in the field or sustainable engineering projects, you contribute to protecting nature. Develop skills such as rigor, adaptability, and analytical thinking.

Ready to take the plunge? Contact us and choose an environmental engineering internship for a meaningful experience.