Environmental Management Internship

Edp Renovaveis Servicios Financieros SA; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 20,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Job summary

EDP Renovaveis Servicios Financieros SA in Warsaw, Poland, is offering a six-month paid Environmental Management Internship. You will support wind, solar, and energy storage projects through development, construction, and operation, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.

The role requires a 3rd-year student or recent graduate in Environmental Science or related field, with 20–30 hours/week availability, fluent in English and Polish, and strong MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Student in at least 3rd year or recent graduate in Environmental Science/Biology/Ecology.
• Availability: 20–30 h/week.
• Working knowledge of English (written and spoken).
• Advanced or native level of Polish.
• Well-developed MS Office skills, especially Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Basic SAP knowledge would be beneficial.
• Detail oriented with strong analytical thinking.
• Motivation to develop in environmental space.
• Ability to handle multiple projects concurrently.
• Committed to delivering excellent performance.

Responsibilities

• Environmental management of wind farms, solar and storage projects across development, construction, and operation phases.
• Manage contracting and oversight of contractors conducting EIAs and content checks.
• Participate in obtaining environmental permits; liaise with authorities and public consultations.
• Collect and analyze ecological studies (avifauna, bats, flora) and field measurements.
• Implement and maintain EMS aligned with ISO 14001 for wind/solar projects.
• Review country procedures for Environmental, Waste and Complaints Management, and Emergency Response.
• Deliver toolbox talks on environmental procedures to external contractors.
• Assist in budget review for Environment Department during development and monitoring phases.
• Apply for waste and water permits for wind and solar farms.
• Prepare annual emissions and waste reports (KOBIZE, Marshals, BDO).
• Collaborate with experienced professionals in an international environment.

Skills

MS Office

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Motivation to develop in environmental

Multitasking

English language

Polish language

Education

3rd year Environmental Science/Biology/Ecology student or recent graduate

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

SAP

Microsoft Word

Job description

We are EDP, a global energy company present in around 29 markets with a particular emphasis on renewable energies. With more than 45 years of experience, we have been consolidating a relevant presence on the world energy scene based on the commitment to be all-green by 2030, leading the energy transition. With more than 13,000 employees around the world, we are committed to using our energy and heart to drive a better tomorrow.

Our Environmental Poland department intends to recruit an Environmental Management Intern.

What you will do:

• Environmental management of wind farms, solar and energy storage projects during development, construction and operation phase, ensuring legislative requirements at each of these stages
• Managing contracting and management of contractors undertaking Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), including detailed content checks;
• Active participation in the procedure of obtaining an environmental decision: cooperation with authorities and contractors, public consultation
• Ordering and analysing operational phase of ecological studies (notably avifauna, bats and flora) acoustic and electromagnetic fields studies;
• Implement and maintain Environmental Management System (EMS) compliant with the ISO 14001 standard for wind farms and solar projects;
• Collaborate in reviewing country-specific procedures for Environmental, Waste and Complaints Management, and Emergency Response;
• Delivering toolbox talks on environmental procedures and issues to external contractors;
• Collaborate in managing and reviewing the Environment Department budget, especially in development stage of projects and in ecological and acoustic monitoring studies for construction and operating stages;
• Apply for waste and water permits on within wind and solar farms;
• Submit of annual reports on emissions to the atmosphere (KOBIZE and to Marshals) and waste production (BDO)
• Work alongside experienced professionals in an international environment

Employment Type:

Internship

Work Site:

Warsaw, Poland

What we offer:

6 months paid internship with potential for extension

What are we looking for:

• A student of at least 3rd year (Environmental Science and/or Biology/Ecology) or recent graduate
• Availability: 20-30 h/week
• Working knowledge of English (both written and verbal)
• Advanced or native level of Polish language
• Well-rounded MS Office computer skills, ideally proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and Power Point.
• Basic SAP would be beneficial
• Detail oriented with strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Strong motivation to develop in environmental space
• Ability to work concurrently on multiple projects
• Committed to deliver excellent performance

More than academic knowledge and technical skills, we are looking for ambitious people who are enthusiastic about the future and who bring human skills aligned with our purpose .

Equal opportunities for all

Our vision is that each person combines their unique characteristics and experiences to fulfill our mission of creating new energy for the planet. We are an inclusive employer, ensuring all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. We welcome and value all people, and we are committed to fostering a sense of belonging for each person who is part of the EDP group.

As a top employer we:

• Empower our employees through a positive and innovative work environment that promotes collaboration and agile decision-making;
• Respect and value each person, providing a flexible, healthy, and inclusive workplace with a range of attractive benefits;
• Provide meaningful work experience and prepare our people for future challenges through different opportunities for development and internal mobility;

Our efforts have resulted in several distinctions over time, highlighting the EDP group's strong positioning and its dedication and commitment to attracting and retaining the best talent:

• Top employer certification by Top Employers Institute
• Part of the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index
• Top 100 Workplaces by Houston Chronicle