Veolia North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States, providing a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services. The Engineering Associate position is designed for recent graduates to develop technical and operational expertise through a structured two-year program with project-based assignments and mentorship opportunities.
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
- 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
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