What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Engineering Intern position at Veolia Environnement SA?
Company Description
About Veolia North America
A subsidiary of Veolia Group, Veolia North America (VNA) offers a full spectrum of water, waste and energy management services, including water, and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education, and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has approximately 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent. Please visit our website www.veolianorthamerica.com.
Job Description
Position Purpose:
The successful candidate will work closely with facility staff to identify applicable environmental programs and gather relevant permits for various facilities. This role involves conducting thorough research, analyzing data, and creating comprehensive facility profiles based on the information collected. The intern will gain valuable experience in environmental regulations, permit management, and data organization while developing strong communication and analytical skills. This position is ideal for students pursuing degrees in environmental science, engineering, or related fields who are eager to apply their knowledge in a practical setting.
Internships at Veolia: Gain hands-on experience in at least one career function from Corporate, Engineering, Maintenance, Manufacturing, Operations, Sales, Supply Chain or Technology.
Student Exploration and Experience Development (SEED) is a 12-week internship opportunity at Veolia for students to gain hands-on experience in sustainability and ecological transformation. They will work on real-world projects, receive mentorship from industry professionals, and participate in workshops and networking events. The program aims to nurture talent, promote innovation, and foster meaningful connections between students and industry professionals. Overall, the SEED program provides students with the skills, knowledge, and connections needed to make a positive impact in the industry.
Program Dates: June 2, 2025 to August 22, 2025.
Primary Duties/Responsibilities:
The following is a description of the types of actions the intern could be expected to complete depending upon job assignment.:
- Collaborate with facility staff to identify applicable environmental programs for each site.
- Gather and organize facility permits and related documentation.
- Conduct research on environmental regulations and compliance requirements relevant to assigned facilities.
- Create comprehensive facility proles using the collected information and data.
- Analyze and summarize environmental compliance data for reporting purposes.
- Assist in maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of environmental permits and programs.
- Support the environmental compliance team in various administrative tasks and projects as needed.
- Participate in meetings and discussions related to environmental compliance and facility management.
- Prepare clear and concise reports on ndings and recommendations for improving environmental compliance processes.
- Comply with all Veolia Company and HSE procedures and policies.
Internships are focused on learning and exposure to fundamental business processes and procedures.
Candidates may support any of the Veolia North America business functions.
Qualifications
Education/Experience/Background:
- Working towards a four-year degree and you have Senior status in a related science or engineering major.
- 3.2 Cumulative G.P.A required.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Strong communication skills, including written, verbal, listening, presentation and facilitation skills / Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships
Physical Requirements:
- Environments vary by internship function from office to field to plant. Our aim is to provide tangible industry job experience to each intern. While we may extend offers to some interns, there is no guarantee of a job offer at the end of the internship.
Additional Information
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
