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Projects Engineering Intern

Veolia | North America · Plainfield, IL · 1 mo ago
Engineering$21.32/hrFull-time

About the role

Veolia is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia Group designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation. Within this framework, Veolia's Water Technology Business brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world’s most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy. Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future.

The Project Engineering intern participates in the mechanical and process design of water and wastewater treatment systems. As part of the Project Engineering team, you will work with a cross-functional engineering team executing custom project designs, meeting customer expectations, quality, schedule and budget goals, and ensuring project risks are mitigated. You will work on projects from the initial concept phase, through detailed engineering design, equipment manufacture, and installation at customer sites.

Responsibilities

  • Providing technical support for activities involved in the sizing, specification, procurement, fabrication, installation and operation of specified project related equipment and designs including pumps, blowers, valves, tanks and instrumentation
  • Completion of engineering and hydraulic calculations as required under the guidance of an experienced Project Engineer
  • Back-checking of drawings (P&IDs, PFDs, Equipment and Facility)
  • Validating that all engineering designs, bills of materials, drawings and technical data are completely and accurately documented and consistent by reviewing associated engineering documentation
  • Providing technical support to activities involved in the specification, procurement, fabrication, installation and operation of specified project
  • Participating in project process and mechanical design review meetings
  • Assisting with project issue resolution related to design, construction and start-up
  • Engaging with the extended project team (Project Manager, Design Drafting, Electrical & Instrumentation, and Controls Engineers, Sourcing, QA/QC, Manufacturing, and Commissioning) and equipment suppliers as necessary to facilitate the design and execution of the project

Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Science or Engineering degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other related technical discipline
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Good technical writing and oral communication skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively and contribute to team and department projects
  • Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks at hand
  • Strong mechanical aptitude, and attention to detail
  • Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and safety procedures is a plus

Benefits

Why Veolia? Join a company that values Responsibility, Solidarity, Innovation, Customer Focus, and Respect. You'll have opportunities for comprehensive technical and commercial training, career advancement, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on sustainability and environmental protection. At Veolia, we realize diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger communities. We’re an organization that champions diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We offer challenging and meaningful careers, with competitive benefits and flexible work arrangements.

Pay

The compensation range is tied to the market for similarly bench-marked roles. The range is not an absolute, but a guide, and offers will be based on the individual candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions, as well as internal peer equity. Depending upon all the preceding considerations for the final selected individual candidate, the offer may be lower or higher than the stated range: $21.32 $24.21 USD

Schedule

Full-time availability for Summer 2027.

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