Engineering Associate (SIB)

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

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