Job Description
2026 Summer Intern Environmental Engineer
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Work Arrangement:
Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to MO MI OH IN or NY 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.
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 Youll Do:
At GM we are committed to creating places that people want to be. 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 GMs vision of Zero Crashes Zero Emissions and Zero Congestions.
How Youll 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 GMs 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 Michigan
Wentzville Missouri
Marion Indiana
Defiance Ohio
Lockport New York
Required Qualifications:
Pursuit of a Bachelors degree in one of the following areas: Environmental Engineering Environmental Health or Science Chemical Engineering or Sustainability
Must be graduating between December 2026 and May 2028
Able to work fulltime 40 hours per week
What will give you a Competitive Edge (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
Start dates for this internship role are May & June of 2026.
Compensation:
The salary for this role is $5300 monthly.
GM will provide a one-time lump sum taxable stipend payment to eligible students selected for the 2025 Student Program.
What youll get from us (Benefits):
Paid US GM Holidays
GM Family First Vehicle Discount Program
Result-based potential for growth within GM
Intern events to network with company leaders and peers
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.
Benefits Overview
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Required Experience:
Intern
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