Company Description

Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.

Job Description

Student Exploration and Experience Development (SEED) is a 12-week internship opportunity at Veolia for students to gain hands-on experience in sustainability and ecological transformation. They will work on real-world projects, receive mentorship from industry professionals, and participate in workshops and networking events. The program aims to nurture talent, promote innovation, and foster meaningful connections between students and industry professionals. Overall, the SEED program provides students with the skills, knowledge, and connections needed to make a positive impact in the industry.

Program Dates: June 1, 2026 to August 21, 2026.

Position Purpose:

This internship position supports the New Incineration Project by doing field validation versus the Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) and assisting in the development of the Lockout / Tagout (LOTO) procedures for the isolation of hazardous energy from equipment. Working collaboratively with engineering and maintenance teams, the intern will help create an organized, easily accessible digital library of Lockout / Tagout procedures. The position provides hands-on experience in the process of isolating the hazardous energy from equipment.

Primary Duties /Responsibilities: 

• Education: Pursuing degree in Engineering, Safety, or related field with similar coursework fundamentals.
• Technical Knowledge: Fundamental understanding of LOTO (Lockout/Tagout) and the process of isolating hazardous energy from equipment. Ability to read a P&ID (Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams).
• Key Skills: Strong attention to detail, organizational abilities, interest in industrial automation, and ability to read technical documentation
• Responsibilities: Development of LOTO (Lockout/Tagout) procedures.

Work Environment:

• Environments vary from office to field to plant.

Qualifications

Education / Experience / Background: 

• Strong Computer Skills (preferably with Chromebook)
• College Coursework in engineering familiarized with instrumentation and/or maintenance (preferred)
• Experience with P&ID’s and LOTO

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities: 

• Strong Verbal and Written Communication Skills
• Ability to Work Well with Others
• Willingness to Learn New Skills and Technologies
• Spreadsheet Proficiency (GoogleSheets and/or Microsoft Excel)
• PDF Editing and Management Knowledge (preferred)
• Ability to Follow Detailed, Complete Instructions
• Motivated and Collaborative Team Player

Additional Information

Benefits: Interns are considered temporary employees. Medical and basic life insurance coverage is available to temporary employees scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week immediately following 60 days of service. Employees must elect or waive medical coverage within 45 days of their eligibility date.

Veolia observes 11 holidays.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. 

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.