Intern - EHS Engineer - Spring or Summer 2027

Description

About Commonwealth Fusion Systems:

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is on a mission to deliver the urgent transition to fusion energy.

Combining decades of research, top talent, and new technologies, we’re designing and building commercially viable fusion power plants. And we're working with policymakers, suppliers, and many others to build the energy industry of the future.

We’re in the best position to make it happen. Since 2018, we’ve raised $4 billion of capital, making us the largest and leading fusion company in the world.

Now we’re looking for more thinkers, doers, builders, and makers to join us. People who’ll bring new perspectives, solve tough problems, and thrive as part of a team.

If that’s you and this role fits, we want to hear from you.

Join the power movement as a EHS Engineering Intern

The Environmental Health & Safety Engineering Intern contributes to building the environmental, health, and safety culture for the fusion industry. This role offers hands-on experience in a dynamic R&D, plant, and manufacturing environment. Our intern will support critical projects across Environmental Protection, Health, and Safety, helping to ensure a safe, compliant, and sustainable workplace. Responsibilities will include assisting with environmental reporting and compliance initiatives, program audits and process confirmations, and equivalent.

Program Details:

13-26 week internship

40-50 hours per week with set hourly salary based on year in school

Opportunities on site in Devens, MA. If an intern is going to be on site, you will be responsible for your own transportation and housing

Specific project assignments and required technical skillset will vary based on the team’s existing need.

Opportunities available for currently enrolled college students in all levels of schooling from bachelor’s degree to PhD

Interns must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer

Responsibilities

• Help collect, organize, and prepare data for recurring regulatory filings
• Keep digital filing systems, permit records, hazardous waste manifests, and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) libraries up to date and audit-ready
• Conduct audits of existing programs or processes across Environmental, Health, and Safety
• Conduct site inspections to support EHS programs and confirm compliance or identify improvements needed
• Participate in team meetings, help draft topic-based awareness bulletins or toolbox talks, and support EHS training across the organization

Requirements

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in EHS, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Chemistry, or a related STEM field
• Foundational knowledge of core EHS regulatory frameworks (OSHA, EPA) through coursework or academic projects
• Ability to work in a high-volume, fast paced environment
• Prior internship or hands-on experience in an industrial, chemical, laboratory, or construction setting
• Familiarity with specific environmental regulatory standards (RCRA, SWPPP, Tier II/TRI, DEC)
• Demonstrated proficiency in Excel or data management tools for compiling records and reporting metrics
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle shifting priorities under general supervision
• Baseline familiarity with environmental, health, and safety regulations (e.g., OSHA, EPA, RCRA, DEC) gained through coursework or prior projects is required
• Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally
• Perform activities such as typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time
• Dedication to safety to mitigate industrial hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, and cryogenics
• LI-Onsite
• At CFS, we excel in fast-paced environments, driven by our values of integrity, execution, impact, and self-critique. As we grow, we’re eager to bring on mission-driven folks who offer diverse perspectives and fresh ways to tackle challenges.
• This role requires compliance with U.S. laws concerning the export of controlled or protected technologies or information (collectively, “Export Control Laws"). Any offer of employment will be contingent on the need for compliance with such Export Control Laws.