2026 Graduate Chemical Engineer
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Job Summary
VEOLIA GRADUATE PROGRAM 2026
Chemical Engineer
Location: Padua Italy
Required: DEGREE IN Engineering (preferably Environmental Chemical or related fields)
Application Deadline: 19th April 2026
Salary:
Note: the term Graduate 2026 refers to our program not the year you are expected to have graduated.
Veolia are ready to launch our Graduate Recruitment Campaign for 2026!
You will join us between July and October 2026 and complete our 1-year fully immersive graduate programme. This structured development journey leads to exciting long-term career opportunities across our global operations.
This is a permanent position from day one demonstrating our unwavering commitment to our graduates long-term success and development. We believe in investing in our future leaders by offering permanent contracts rather than fixed-term positions providing our graduates with job security and peace of mind from the start. This approach allows you to fully focus on your development and career growth.
At the end of the 12-month graduate program we conduct comprehensive career conversations with each graduate to explore their strengths interests and aspirations. This discussion helps determine the most suitable career path within our company. Our commitment to permanent employment reflects our confidence in our graduate program and our dedication to nurturing long-term talent. It also demonstrates our strong track record of graduate retention and career progression within Veolia.
We pride ourselves on our positive and inclusive culture that emphasises equality and collaboration rather than focusing on hierarchy. At Veolia our employees diverse perspectives are encouraged and valued. Joining us means you will participate in our thriving DEI communities and related initiatives.
Veolia has a meaningful purpose where youll be part of something bigger than just a job; youll be part of a network driving ecological transformation and making a meaningful impact on society and the environment through our work.
Our Graduate Program is our commitment to developing talented employees through:
- Structured training on both essential and technical skills
- Networking opportunities
- A dedicated support network of a Program Leader Line Manager Mentor Coach and HR Manager
- Experiential learning delivered on a monthly basis
- Four times in-person workshops at key locations at our operations across Europe
- A Sustainability Challenge to develop your entrepreneurial skills
- Regular reviews with your support network - and a great chance for feedback
As a Graduate Chemical Engineer you will manage water treatment projects from feasibility through to commissioning working closely with our Engineering team. Youll conduct site inspections operate treatment plants and perform chemical-physical water analyses while monitoring critical process parameters. This role offers hands-on experience in project coordination plant maintenance management and client relationship building providing a comprehensive foundation for your engineering career in environmental sustainability.
Day-to-Day Duties and Learnings:
- Manage complete project lifecycles from feasibility studies through to implementation and commissioning of water treatment facilities
- Coordinate project execution phases while maintaining strong client relationships and ensuring adherence to timelines budgets and quality standards
- Conduct site inspections and technical surveys in the field to assess water treatment requirements and plant performance
- Operate water treatment plants and execute chemical-physical water analyses to ensure optimal performance
- Monitor analytical and process parameters continuously to maintain treatment efficiency and compliance standards
- Plan and manage ordinary and extraordinary plant maintenance activities including scheduling and supervision of interventions
- Collaborate with the Engineering team to provide technical support and contribute to design and optimization projects
- Interpret technical documentation and apply water treatment technologies to solve complex environmental challenges
Qualifications :
Ideal Skills and Experience:
- Degree in Engineering (preferably Environmental Chemical or related fields) (essential)
- Fluent in English and Italian
- Other European languages are useful
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in Google Workspace or similar platforms
- Willingness to travel
- Knowledge of or interest in water treatment technologies and chemical-physical parameters desirable
- Ability to read and interpret technical documentation
- Drivers license B
Additional Information :
As an inclusive company Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications without discrimination.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Sourcing
- Procurement
- Continuous Improvement
- Financial Concepts
- HR Sourcing
- Supply Chain Experience
- Sensors
- Project Management
- Process Engineering
- Organic Chemistry
- Manufacturing
- Analytics
About Company
Veolia aims to be the benchmark company for ecological transformation. Our mission to Resource the world demonstrates the unwavering commitment of our 220,000 employees to creating a positive impact for our planet. By joining Veolia Water Technologies, not only will you become a Re ... View more
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