Water Quality Intern

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: 

Responsible for compliance tasks associated with the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) and state specific regulatory requirements. Tasks can include but are not limited to reviewing compliance governmental or organizational databases Veolia internal data and maintaining and accurately updating or changing any database software program or excel spreadsheets used for data storage.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Ability to perform service line investigations and any planning or follow-up tasks including communication with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Work independently to create and implement schedules using available software and resources.
• Ability to complete field work including entering customer premises to determine water service line material type.
• Assisting operations with the identification or documentation of company owned service line material type.
• Ability to maintain required records software programs and reports as directed.
• Prepare and present weekly reports of completed work to the supervisor and/or WQ team.

Work Environment:

• This position will work in a variety of environments to include: outside during inclement weather inside water/wastewater plants customer premises pumping stations roadways and other areas that are required to complete tasks.

Qualifications :

Education/Experience/Background: 

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Directly related degree coursework or planned future program in Environmental Science biology chemistry or related field.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 

• Proficiency in Microsoft excel and word Google Suite GIS and using analyzers or tools to determine desired results.
• Ability to prioritize workload and resolve issues using problem-solving skills and analytical techniques.
• Ability to interface effectively with all levels of management co-workers customers and regulatory agencies utilizing excellent communication and interpersonal skills both written and oral.
• Ability to interact positively and professionally with customers and other stakeholders daily and adequately communicate their needs to others while addressing any issues or complaints.
• Strong organizational and presentation skills attention to detail neatness orderliness and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Ability to read write create reports and presentations.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize time sensitive tasks.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training: 

• Valid Drivers License is required.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to walk stand bend and kneel for extended periods.
• Ability to walk on uneven terrain and climb ladders.
• Ability to lift 30lbs.
• Ability to smell and taste.

Additional Information :

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.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Intern