BPS Government Intern - Winter 2026

About the job

Clean Harbors and Safety Kleen Systems is seeking a Government Account Intern to join our safety-focused team. This internship provides students with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience while supporting real projects that contribute to business priorities across our environmental, energy, and industrial services operations. We are searching for a reliable and team-oriented individual with an excellent commitment to safety to join our growing team!

This is a Winter 2026 Internship position based out of our Norwell, MA headquarters. Interns are expected to work during winter break.

Why Intern with Clean Harbors?

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!

• Competitive pay

• Clean Harbors offers students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience while working alongside professionals who are leading the way in environmental, energy, and industrial services.

Our internship program is designed to provide:

• Engagement with teams, mentors, and leaders across the organization;

• Experience through meaningful projects that support real business priorities;

• Education about the environmental services industry and Clean Harbors’ operations;

• Exposure to different career paths across our lines of business.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensuring that Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and acting in a safe manner at all times;

• Performs contract implementation and facilitates all contract and reporting deliverables

• Support and facilitates contract requirements, price management, account structure, and special billing requirements

• Review and support the development/placement of products/services offering

• Supports all aspects Gov’t accounts; customer services, while manage and performs customer set-up and all administrative tasks

• Resolves product or service problems by clarifying the customer's complaint; determining the cause of the problem; selecting and explaining the best solution to solve the problem

What does it take to intern with Clean Harbors?

• Currently pursuing a Bachelors degree in business or other relevant field.

• Government background strongly preferred.

• Strong communication skills.

• Detailed oriented and works with high degree of accuracy.

• Ability to multitask.

• Handles confidential information appropriately.

• Ability to tactfully handle stressful and difficult situations.

• Possess strong analytical and problem solving skills.

Want to learn more about starting your career with Clean Harbors?

As a Clean Harbors intern, you will gain hands-on experience working alongside field teams and operational leaders who support environmental and industrial services across North America. Your day may include time at a facility or project site, participating in safety briefings, observing operational processes, and learning how teams safely manage environmental services and hazardous materials.

Interns may also assist with project coordination, review operational data, and support team initiatives that help keep operations running safely and efficiently. Throughout the internship, you will gain practical exposure to the people, processes, and safety culture that drive Clean Harbors’ work in the field.

About Clean Harbors

40-years of sustainability in action. At Clean Harbors, our mission is to create a safer, cleaner environment through the treatment, recycling, and disposal of hazardous materials. Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy, and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico.

Everywhere industry meets environment, Clean Harbors is on-site, providing premier environmental, energy, and industrial services. We are solving tough problems through innovation and proven methodology. Come be part of the solution with us.

Join our safety-focused team today! To learn more about our company and apply for this opportunity, visit: https://careers.cleanharbors.com/intern-co-op-programs

Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer.

Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact ect@cleanharbors.com **** or 1-844-922-5547.

Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.

Clean Harbors is committed to complying with applicable pay transparency laws and ensuring fair and equitable compensation. The posted salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this role. Final compensation may vary based on factors such as location, experience, skills, and business needs. In addition to the base salary, some roles may be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

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Additional Information

• Job Identification: 166848
• Job Category: Sales & Accounts
• Posting Date: 2026-10-23
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Locations: 42 Longwater Drive, Norwell, MA, 02061-9149, US ()
• Posting Brand Tag: Safety-Kleen
• Seasonal, Casual, or Intern: Intern
• Pay Range: 39000.00 - 111086.00 Annually