Veolia North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States, providing a range of water, waste, and energy management services. The Engineering Associate role is designed to develop versatile talent through a structured two-year program with hands-on operational experience, focusing on data analytics, process engineering, and collaboration across various business units.
Responsibilities
- Execute clearly scoped, medium-complexity project-based assignments with measurable outcomes that provide hands-on experience and contribute lasting value to the business by delivering GreenUp targets
- Conduct data analytics, tool development, and process mapping activities at the analyst level, applying technical foundations to support operational and strategic initiatives
- Participate in engineering activities-selected projects for O&M support activities
- Conduct fieldwork addressing technical equipment issues, perform stakeholder interviews, synthesize insights, and develop problem-solving skills through hands-on initiatives
- Participate in selected operations support activities for O&M sites
- Participate in periodic site visit learning expeditions to various facilities across Business Units (approximately one visit every other month) to gain broader knowledge of Veolia's operations
- Complete a two-week operational rotation working directly with operators to understand day-to-day operations, safety protocols, compliance requirements, technology applications, and customer interfaces
- Collaborate with mentors and experienced professionals throughout rotations to support professional development and technical skill acquisition
- Engage in knowledge transfer activities and collaboration opportunities with the other rotational program participant to foster cross-business learning and relationship building
Skills
- This position is for individuals that recently completed their bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field, commensurate experience may be considered
- Proven record of leadership in work-setting and/or through extra-curricular activities
- Strong problem-solving, technical and analytical skills are required. Must be comfortable manipulating complex data, evaluating complex issues and pragmatic structuring and solving ambiguous problems
- Ability to work and participate in teams
- Capability to drive an independent workstream in the context of a broader team project
- Ability to understand operational processes and drive continuous improvement
- Able to communicate complex ideas clearly both in written and verbal formats
- Intellectual curiosity and drive to succeed
- Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to develop rapport and credibility with people at all organizational levels, and form strong relationships, internally with colleagues, and externally with stakeholders
- Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced and constantly evolving environment with adaptability and flexibility to transition between roles and teams
- Must possess strong time management skills and have a demonstrated ability to work in both team and independent settings
- Strong PC skills are essential with high proficiency in MS Office Suite/Google Suite
- Valid Driver's license and safe driving record
- Ability to travel up to 50% is required
- Advanced degree in a related field and/or internship experience in Environmental services or consulting is a plus
- Outstanding record of academic achievement would be an asset
- Engineer In Training (EIT) Certification or the ability to obtain the EIT in a year from start date is a plus
- Familiarity with project management and data visualization tools such as Smartsheet or Tableau a plus
Benefits
- Paid time off policies
- Health
- Dental
- Vision
- Life insurance
- Savings accounts
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid volunteering
- Employer sponsored 401(k) plan
Company Overview
For more than 170 years, Veolia has been by the side of cities, industries and communities to help them manage, regenerate and protect their critical resources in the face of environmental challenges. It was founded in 1984, and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is http://www.veolianorthamerica.com/.Company H1B Sponsorship
Veolia | North America has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 15 in 2025, 17 in 2024, 8 in 2023, 10 in 2022, 9 in 2021, 20 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
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