Each year, SEE’s Summer Internship hires college student interns to work out of our Orono, Maine office, as field technicians to perform stormwater infrastructure inspections and related tasks. These inspections support regulatory permit requirements that local municipalities and institutions must meet in order to comply with the Maine Department of Environmental Protection’s (MDEP) Stormwater Program. The primary compliance tasks conducted by interns between May and August are:
- Stormwater infrastructure inspections
- Stormwater infrastructure mapping
- Stormwater runoff sampling
Interns are supervised by professionals at SEE, yet are expected to work independently, with attention to detail and professionalism.
SEE typically employs students living in the Orono area who are majoring in environmental engineering, environmental science, or related fields. We have a strong relationship with the University of Maine College of Engineering – the alma mater of many of our staff and interns – and consider UMaine to be a significant internship program resource and partner.
Skills gained and practiced as part of a SEE internship experience are valuable for any student going into an environmental profession. Since the company started in 2013, we have been fortunate to employ many outstanding interns, who have moved on to careers and/or post-graduate academic endeavors.
Intern Testimonials
“Working as an intern at Stillwater Environmental Engineering last summer was an amazing opportunity and allowed me to gain a lot of real-world field experience in the stormwater engineering field. During my internship I was able to learn about the effects of stormwater discharge through testing and inspections, and see first hand how this impacted the world around me. Additionally, I was able to collaborate with the amazing team here as well as others across the state on a variety of projects. Working with everyone here was a fantastic experience and made for a great summer outdoors!”
Abby Deschaine (SEE Intern, Summer 2025)
“Interning with Stillwater Environmental Engineering (SEE) was vital to advancing both my understanding of the field but also my career. I gained practical experience with infrastructure inspection and discharge monitoring while working alongside genuinely good people doing meaningful work. Being well compensated for engaging field work was something I particularly enjoyed. The staff at SEE is unmatched, I looked forward to going to the office and as an intern there is a strong emphasis on a welcoming learning environment. Interning at SEE was one of the best opportunities I have been given and I have no doubt it will continue to be an enriching experience for many interns to come.”
Nick Tiner (SEE Intern, 2024-2025)
"Working at Stillwater Environmental Engineering, Inc was an amazing opportunity to gain experience in the stormwater engineering field in a friendly environment. I was able to learn more about engineering applications like Fulcrum and ArcGIS and get exposure to working outdoors. I fell in love with this career field because I was able to see the impact I make on the world every day. By my own hand, I got to test for illicit discharges, make sure industries minimize their release of chemicals into the environment, and look for sewage leaks draining into bodies of water. I got to be more than just a witness of pollution. I am able to look back on my internship and know I did a part to make the world a little safer for animals, people, and fish who rely on nearby rivers and streams."
Kettie Cormier (SEE Intern, Summer 2021)
"I worked at SEE as an intern for a summer and my last semester at UMaine. I learned a lot of new field skills including how to inspect stormwater infrastructure using specialized tools and procedures. I also got to sharpen my AutoCAD skills by working on site plans. This practical experience helped me get a full time engineering job right after college. Working with Phil, Jeff, Cara, and Tiffany was the best experience I could have asked for!"
Quinn Stamps (SEE Intern, Summer 2021)
Where Are They Now?
Examples of our past interns and their current employment
| Year | Name | School/Major | Where are they now? |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Henry Johnson | UMaine Mathematics | UMaine Graduate Student |
| 2025 | Abby Deschaine | UMaine Civil and Environmental Engineering | UMaine 3rd year |
| 2025 | Katelyn Fleeson | UMaine Civil and Environmental Engineering | UMaine 4th year |
| 2025 | Maddy Tupper | UMaine Civil and Environmental Engineering | UMaine 4th year |
| 2024-25 | Nick Tiner | UMaine Civil and Environmental Engineering | Environmental Engineer at Hoyle, Tanner & Associates |
| 2024 | Cole Bruen | UMaine Civil and Environmental Engineering | UMaine 3rd year |
| 2024 | Molly Rathburn | UMaine Civil and Environmental Engineering | Project Engineer at Underwood Engineers |
| 2023 | Matt Hartt | Husson University Biology | Maine HETL |
| 2023 | Lukas Norment | UMaine Civil and Environmental Engineering | UMaine Graduate Student |
| 2022-23 | Brennan Dunton | UMaine Civil and Environmental Engineering | Engineer at Wright-Pierce |
| 2022 | James Fahey | UMaine Civil and Environmental Engineering | French Teacher at Bangor HS |
| 2021 | Kettie Cormier | UMaine Civil and Environmental Engineering | Wright Pierce |
| 2021 | Quinn Stamps | UMaine Civil and Environmental Engineering | Civil Engineer at WSP |
| 2020 | Noah Bussiere | UMaine BS Civil Engineering | Staff Engineer at Dubois and King |
| 2019 | Nate Pratt-Holt | UMaine BS Civil Engineering | Associate Project Engineer at Acorn Engineering |
| 2019 | Isaac Arabadjis | BS Biomedical/Medical Engineering – Rochester Institute of Technology | Analyst at Zimmer Biomet |
| 2019 | Lowell Ruck | Bowdoin BA- Anthropology | Graduate Student at University of Wisconsin |
| 2018 | Baxter Hughes | UMaine Construction Engineering Technology | Project Engineer at the Whiting-Turner Contracting Company |
| 2018 | Alex Murchison | BS – UMaine Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology | Design Engineer at JSI Store Fixtures |
| 2017 | Nathan Colannino | Bowdoin – BS in Math and Physics | Developer at Wlden Renewables |
| 2017 | Taylor (Bailey) Spencer, M.S., EI | BS and PhD Civil Engineering UMaine | PostDoc Research Assistant at UMaine |
| 2017 | Erica Bertolaccini | BS Civil Engineering UMaine | Project Manager at R.C. Stevens Construction |
| 2016 | Nikki Dyer | BS Civil Engineering UMaine | In local government in Virginia |
| 2015 | Eddie Gonnella | BS Civil Engineering UMaine | Programs Manager at INVISIO Communications |
| 2015 | Laura Pasquine, PE | BS UMaine Civil Engineering, MS Northeastern University Civil Engineering | Brownfields Project Manager at New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services |
| 2015 | Silas Fitzgerald, EI | BS UMaine Civil Engineering | Assistant Transportation Engineer MDOT |