2027 Summer Intern - Environmental Engineer
About the Team
The Environmental Operations Team consists of highly trained environmental professionals who serve as a first line resource for our manufacturing and non-manufacturing business partners. We are proficient at implementing robust environmental and sustainability practices into daily business decisions and operations in order to comply with applicable environmental laws and regulations while fostering community connection. We work collaboratively with our service suppliers, community partners, regulatory agencies, environmental consultants, and legal staff.
What You'll Do
As an environmental engineering intern, you will work closely with the facility environmental engineer(s) developing an understanding of environmental compliance in automotive manufacturing and non-manufacturing operations. You will be a part of project implementation and continuous improvement of various water, waste, and air programs. We are committed to developing innovative solutions to various environmental challenges as we advance towards GM's vision of Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions, and Zero Congestion.
How You'll Make an Impact
You will work cross functionally with diverse groups to create and implement best-in-class, sustainable solutions to improve environmental compliance and sustainability across the site. Examples may include:
- Supporting/implementing Zero Waste projects to drive GM's vision of Zero, Zero, Zero
- Assisting with compliance reporting (air, water, waste)
- Conducting compliance inspections
- Identifying/supporting process improvements to reduce environmental impacts of operational processes
- Coordinating/assisting with wildlife habitat and community outreach projects
Possible Work Locations
Warren, MI; Orion, MI; Rochester, NY; Grand Rapids, MI; Flint, MI; Detroit, MI; Charlotte, NC
Required Qualifications
- Pursuit of a bachelor's degree in one of the following areas: Environmental Engineering, Environmental Health or Science, Chemical Engineering, or Sustainability
- Must be graduating between December 2027 and May 2029
- Able to work fulltime, 40 hours per week
Preferred Qualifications
- Outstanding interpersonal and relationship management skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with varying levels of the organization
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to impart complex subjects to a wider audience
- Emerging partnership and collaboration skills and ability to learn from and share knowledge with co-workers in a fast-paced environment
- High level of integrity, ability to deal with ambiguity, take initiative/self-directed
- Evidence of strong character with integrity, honesty, accountability, and trust
- Consistently demonstrates innovative thinking that is customer-centric
Work Arrangement
Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to their assigned work location on a full-time basis. Each successful candidate will be offered an onsite role at a specific location. Candidate location preferences are considered but cannot be guaranteed. GM will provide a one-time lump sum taxable stipend payment to eligible students selected for the 2027 Student Program - to help facilitate administration of relocation benefits, please apply using the permanent address you would move from. Start dates for this internship role are May 24th & June 14th of 2027.
About GM
Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.
Why Join Us
We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.