Environmental Compliance Intern

Company Description

About Veolia North America

Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It 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. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.

Job Description

Position Purpose:

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.

The successful candidate will work closely with facility staff to document data, 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.

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 data & environmental programs for each site.
• Gather and organize data, facility permits and related documentation.
• Conduct research on environmental regulations and compliance requirements relevant to assigned facilities.
• Create comprehensive facility profiles 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 findings 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.

Work Environment:

• 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.

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.

Additional Information

Benefits: Interns are considered temporary employees. Medical and basic life insurance coverage is available to temporary employees scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week immediately following 60 days of service. Employees must elect or waive medical coverage within 45 days of their eligibility date.

Veolia observes 11 holidays.

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.