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Early Careers

at Veolia in North America

Whether you’re a recent college graduate, a career changer or looking for an internship, early careers is the opening for you to take part in Veolia’s growth and future success. Explore opportunities across North America.

Early Careers

at Veolia in
North America

Whether you’re a recent college graduate, a career changer or looking for an internship, early careers is the opening for you to take part in Veolia’s growth and future success. Explore opportunities across North America.

We are hiring interns of various disciplines and experience levels. See below!

SEED Internship Program

At Veolia, we understand the importance of nurturing young talent, and that’s why the Student Exploration, Experience, and Development (SEED) Program is committed to fostering meaningful connections between students and industry professionals, promoting innovation, and driving positive change.

The SEED Program includes weekly learning experiences, performance reviews, site visits, a mentorship program, teambuilding events, health insurance* and networking with peers.

When?

12-week summer program

June – August

Where?

All across the U.S. and Canada

Who?

Majors in Accounting, Business Administration, Communications, Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Finance, HR and Marketing

SEED
Internship Program

At Veolia, we understand the importance of nurturing young talent, and that’s why the Student Exploration, Experience, and Development (SEED) Program is committed to fostering meaningful connections between students and industry professionals, promoting innovation, and driving positive change.

The SEED Program includes weekly learning experiences, performance reviews, site visits, a mentorship program, teambuilding events, health insurance* and networking with peers.

When?

12-week summer program

June – August

Where?

All across the U.S. and Canada

Who?

Majors in Accounting, Business Administration, Communications, Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Finance, HR and Marketing

Meet some SEED Interns!

“I absolutely would recommend having an internship at Veolia. Veolia has a clear sense of purpose, and that purpose is reflected in the work and the people. It’s rare to be part of a company where the mission is both meaningful and actionable.”
Eva Goethals
Eva Goethals - Georgetown UniversityCorporate Government Affairs Intern - Washington, D.C.
“I am thrilled to be seizing every chance to expand my skill set and striving to make an impact through my work. The nurturing and open environment allows me to explore diverse opportunities across departments.”
Maurya Dave
Maurya Dave - Columbia UniversityMarketing and Business Intelligence Intern - Paramus, NJ
“SEED is designed with professional development in mind. We meet every week with the talent acquisition team and learn about how to navigate corporate culture, utilize the resources available to us at Veolia, but also what further career development looks like in the environment and sustainability sector. These sessions further elevated my experience at Veolia on top of the interesting work I do on the day-to-day basis.”
Sarah Alsharif
Sarah Alsharif - Columbia UniversityDecarbonization Engineering Intern - New York, NY
“SEED provides a creative and open-minded platform where I can pursue my goals. Both my manager and colleagues are very kind and supportive. I’ve gained a lot of knowledge from practical experiences and learned valuable strategic thinking from their approach.”
Moyan Liu
Moyan Liu - Columbia UniversityTechnical and Performance Intern - Paramus, NJ
“All of the interns here are working on meaningful projects that make a real impact both internally and externally. The support system is robust and it is clear that everyone here is working to ensure that I have a positive experience.”
Madeline Damkot
Madeline Damkot - University of MinnesotaEnvironmental Engineering Intern - Milwaukee, WI
“At Veolia, I’ve learned to take ownership of impactful projects – from root cause analysis improvements to risk and performance assessments – and seen how engineering decisions directly shape site performance. It’s not just a desk job, interns at Veolia get to dive into real operational challenges and work alongside experienced engineers who genuinely want to mentor you. You’re trusted with responsibility early on.”
Bora Erbil
Bora Erbil - University of TexasReliability and Maintenance Engineering Intern - Houston, TX
"I would definitely recommend having an internship at Veolia. “You get to work on meaningful, real-world projects while receiving support from mentors who genuinely care about your growth. The experience becomes even more valuable through collaboration with teams from diverse backgrounds, as their different perspectives help expand your knowledge and strengthen your technical and professional skills.”
Amir Meydani
Amir Meydani - University of DelawareEngineering Intern - Paramus, NJ

Meet some
SEED Interns!

“I absolutely would recommend having an internship at Veolia. Veolia has a clear sense of purpose, and that purpose is reflected in the work and the people. It’s rare to be part of a company where the mission is both meaningful and actionable.”
Eva Goethals
Eva Goethals - Georgetown UniversityCorporate Government Affairs Intern - Washington, D.C.
“I am thrilled to be seizing every chance to expand my skill set and striving to make an impact through my work. The nurturing and open environment allows me to explore diverse opportunities across departments.”
Maurya Dave
Maurya Dave - Columbia UniversityMarketing and Business Intelligence Intern - Paramus, NJ
“SEED is designed with professional development in mind. We meet every week with the talent acquisition team and learn about how to navigate corporate culture, utilize the resources available to us at Veolia, but also what further career development looks like in the environment and sustainability sector. These sessions further elevated my experience at Veolia on top of the interesting work I do on the day-to-day basis.”
Sarah Alsharif
Sarah Alsharif - Columbia UniversityDecarbonization Engineering Intern - New York, NY
“SEED provides a creative and open-minded platform where I can pursue my goals. Both my manager and colleagues are very kind and supportive. I’ve gained a lot of knowledge from practical experiences and learned valuable strategic thinking from their approach.”
Moyan Liu
Moyan Liu - Columbia UniversityTechnical and Performance Intern - Paramus, NJ
“All of the interns here are working on meaningful projects that make a real impact both internally and externally. The support system is robust and it is clear that everyone here is working to ensure that I have a positive experience.”
Madeline Damkot
Madeline Damkot - University of MinnesotaEnvironmental Engineering Intern - Milwaukee, WI
“At Veolia, I’ve learned to take ownership of impactful projects – from root cause analysis improvements to risk and performance assessments – and seen how engineering decisions directly shape site performance. It’s not just a desk job, interns at Veolia get to dive into real operational challenges and work alongside experienced engineers who genuinely want to mentor you. You’re trusted with responsibility early on.”
Bora Erbil
Bora Erbil - University of TexasReliability and Maintenance Engineering Intern - Houston, TX
"I would definitely recommend having an internship at Veolia. “You get to work on meaningful, real-world projects while receiving support from mentors who genuinely care about your growth. The experience becomes even more valuable through collaboration with teams from diverse backgrounds, as their different perspectives help expand your knowledge and strengthen your technical and professional skills.”
Amir Meydani
Amir Meydani - University of DelawareEngineering Intern - Paramus, NJ

Water and Wastewater Operator Internship Program

Take the first step towards a rewarding career in water and wastewater operations with Veolia’s Water & Wastewater Operator Training Program. Whether you’re passionate about environmental stewardship, seeking hands-on work, or looking for a stable and fulfilling career path.

Curriculum

Learn all about treatment processes, collection systems, safety, environmental regulations and more.

Industry-Experienced Instructors

Learn from the best! Gain practical experience, networking opportunities, and even certification and licensure.

Opportunities in Multiple States

We offer this program in Connecticut, New Jersey, California, Wisconsin and additional locations.

Plus:

  • Enjoy paid federal holidays recognized by the company
  • Health insurance*

*Medical only, after 60 days. May vary based on union involvement and collective bargaining agreements

Water and
Wastewater Operator
Internship Program

Take the first step towards a rewarding career in water and wastewater operations with Veolia’s Water & Wastewater Operator Training Program. Whether you’re passionate about environmental stewardship, seeking hands-on work, or looking for a stable and fulfilling career path.

Curriculum

Learn all about treatment processes, collection systems, safety, environmental regulations and more.

Industry-Experienced Instructors

Learn from the best! Gain practical experience, networking opportunities, and even certification and licensure.

Opportunities in Multiple States

We offer this program in Connecticut, New Jersey, California, Wisconsin and additional locations.

Plus:

  • Enjoy paid federal holidays recognized by the company
  • Health insurance*

*Medical only, after 60 days. May vary based on union involvement and collective bargaining agreements

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Ecological Transformation, that is our purpose.

It means that we’re acting to reconcile human progress and environmental protection. We have the power to accelerate the rollout of existing solutions while simultaneously creating the solutions of tomorrow. 

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Minimizing climate impact

From resource efficiency to creating alternatives to fossil fuels, we help cities, utilities and industries reduce their energy consumption, input costs, account greenhouse gas emissions, and report and verify progress.

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Treating pollution

From decontaminating water to handling toxic and radioactive waste, we help cities, communities and industries reach the highest safety and environmental standards while protecting their natural surroundings.

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Optimizing resources

From recycling electric vehicle batteries to reusing wastewater, we help cities and industries recover byproducts for efficient reuse which reduces demand on natural resources.

Ecological Transformation.
That is our purpose.

It means that we’re acting to reconcile human progress and environmental protection. We have the power to accelerate the rollout of existing solutions while simultaneously creating the solutions of tomorrow. 

Female standing on rock looking over mountains

Minimizing climate impact

From resource efficiency to creating alternatives to fossil fuels, we help cities, utilities and industries reduce their energy consumption, input costs, account greenhouse gas emissions, and report and verify progress.

Outside of water plant image

Treating pollution

From decontaminating water to handling toxic and radioactive waste, we help cities, communities and industries reach the highest safety and environmental standards while protecting their natural surroundings.

Male Engineer working

Optimizing resources

From recycling electric vehicle batteries to reusing wastewater, we help cities and industries recover byproducts for efficient reuse which reduces demand on natural resources.

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