2027 Early Careers Talent Community (Graduate & Internship Opportunities) – United States
Location: United States (Flexible) | Client-based role with up to 80% travel
About the role
At dss+, we believe the best careers begin with meaningful work. We partner with some of the world's leading organisations to make workplaces safer, improve operational performance and accelerate sustainability. Our consultants work side-by-side with clients to solve complex challenges, helping protect people, strengthen businesses and create lasting impact. Unlike many consulting firms, we don't simply develop strategies—we work alongside our clients to implement change where it matters most.
Whether you're looking for a summer internship or your first graduate consulting role, you'll work alongside experienced consultants on real client projects, gaining practical experience while developing your consulting, technical and leadership capabilities.
What you could work on
- Improving operational performance
- Managing operational risk and strengthening safety culture
- Delivering operational excellence programmes
- Supporting sustainability and decarbonisation initiatives
- Leading business transformation and organisational change
Who we're looking for
We're interested in students who are curious, analytical and motivated by the opportunity to make a real difference. We welcome applications from students studying subjects such as:
- Chemical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Mining Engineering
- Petroleum Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Systems Engineering
- Operations Management
- Business
- Supply Chain
- Sustainability
- Data Analytics
- Other STEM-related disciplines
You don't need previous consulting experience. We're looking for people who demonstrate:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration
- Curiosity and a passion for continuous learning
- Leadership through university projects, societies, sport, work experience or internships
- A willingness to travel and work with clients across the United States
- A genuine desire to improve safety, performance and sustainability
Benefits
- Make a real impact helping organisations create safer workplaces, improve performance and build a more sustainable future
- Learn from experienced practitioners: work alongside consultants, engineers and industry experts who have led transformation programmes around the world
- Accelerate your development with mentoring, coaching and hands-on experience to build a successful consulting career
- Work globally: collaborate with colleagues and clients across multiple industries and geographies while developing a broad range of consulting skills
- Join a values-led organisation with a simple purpose: to save lives and create a sustainable future
How to stay connected
We recruit graduates and interns throughout the year as opportunities arise across our United States consulting business. By joining our Early Careers Talent Community, you'll be among the first to hear about future opportunities and stay connected with our recruitment team. As a member of our community, you'll:
- Receive updates on graduate and internship opportunities
- Gain early access to future vacancies
- Be invited to virtual events and networking sessions
- Meet our consultants and learn more about consulting at dss+
- Stay connected with our Talent Acquisition team throughout your studies
Visiting Ohio State? We're attending the following career events:
- September 9 – Fisher College of Business Fall Business Career Fair
- September 16 – University-Wide Career & Internship Fair
- September 23 – College of Engineering Expo
Come and meet our US team to learn more about life at dss+, the work we do, and future opportunities. If you can't attend, register your interest to stay connected.