Projects Intern

Company Overview

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make an impact? One with advancement opportunities? Do you have a passion to help others? If you answered YES to any of the above, then this may be the perfect opportunity for you! We want YOU to join our growing team and partner with other exceptional team members dedicated to providing a level of services unique to the industry. Veolia is seeking thoughtful, dedicated professionals to join our ever‑growing team as we deliver leading water‑treatment solutions for clients across municipal and industrial markets, in locations on six continents. Working at Veolia means helping people. Our careers have purpose and are vital to everyday quality of life.

About Veolia

Veolia Group aims to be the benchmark company for ecological transformation. With nearly 220,000 employees worldwide, the Group designs and provides game‑changing solutions that are both useful and practical for water, waste and energy management. Through its three complementary business activities, Veolia helps develop access to resources, preserve available resources, and replenish them. In 2021, the Veolia Group supplied 79 million people with drinking water and 61 million people with wastewater service, produced nearly 48 million megawatt‑hours of energy and treated 48 million metric tons of waste.

Job Overview

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for activities involved in the sizing, specification, procurement, fabrication, installation and operation of project‑related equipment and designs, including pumps, blowers, valves, tanks and instrumentation.
• Complete engineering and hydraulic calculations as required under the guidance of an experienced Project Engineer.
• Back‑check drawings (P&IDs, PFDs, equipment and facility) and validate that all engineering designs, bills of materials, drawings and technical data are completely and accurately documented.
• Review associated engineering documentation to ensure consistency and completeness.
• Participate in project process and mechanical design review meetings.
• Assist with project issue resolution related to design, construction and start‑up.
• Engage with the extended project team (Project Manager, Design Drafting, Electrical & Instrumentation, Controls Engineers, Sourcing, QA/QC, Manufacturing, Commissioning) and equipment suppliers as necessary to facilitate design and execution.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from, a Bachelor of Science or Engineering degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a 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 manage time and prioritize tasks.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and safety procedures (a plus).
• Eligibility to work lawfully in the United States immediately; the employer will not sponsor work authorization.

Why Veolia?

• Values of Responsibility, Solidarity, Innovation, Customer Focus, and Respect.
• Comprehensive mentoring and extensive technical and commercial training.
• Clear pathways for career advancement in water treatment and environmental sustainability.
• Excellent learning opportunities designed to prepare you for advancement.
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity at every level of the organization.

Compensation

The compensation range is $21.32 – $24.21 USD per hour, tied to market benchmarks and adjusted for the individual candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions, and internal equity considerations.