Project Engineer Intern

Company Description

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.

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Project Engineer Intern to support our project management team. This role offers hands-on experience in the planning, execution, and closing of engineering projects, including the unique opportunity to independently manage small capital projects from start to finish. The intern will work closely with senior engineers and project managers to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• End-to-End Project Management: Take ownership of small-scale capital projects, typically in the $5,000 to $50,000 range. Manage these projects from initial concept and scope definition through to design, procurement, execution, and final closeout, providing a comprehensive project management experience
• Project Planning & Scheduling: Assist in the development of project timelines, milestones, and schedules for larger projects using project management software
• Documentation & Reporting: Help prepare, organize, and maintain project documentation, including drawings, specifications, meeting minutes, and progress reports
• Coordination: Liaise between different teams (e.g., design, construction, procurement) to ensure smooth information flow and coordination of tasks
• Technical Support: Provide technical assistance to the project team, which may include reviewing technical drawings, performing calculations, and researching materials or methods
• Budget & Cost Tracking: Assist in monitoring project expenditures, tracking costs against the budget, and processing invoices and change orders
• Site Activities: Participate in site visits to monitor progress, assist with quality control inspections, and help ensure compliance with safety regulations
• Communication: Attend project meetings and communicate updates to project stakeholders as directed

Qualifications

Education: Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering 

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Highly organized with a strong attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

Additional Information

Compensation:
The salary range is tied to the market for similarly benchmarked 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: $21-24/hr.

Veolia values diversity and inclusion and is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. This internship is a paid opportunity and offers students the chance to gain valuable industry experience while contributing to the mission of sustainable water management.

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.

****Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity****

Veolia does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms. All vendors must have a current and fully executed MSA on file before submitting candidates. Any unsolicited resumes and candidate profiles will be deemed the property of Veolia, and no fee will be due.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.