Environmental Management Internship

EDP Renewables; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

EDP Renewables is seeking an Environmental Management Intern in Warsaw, Poland. The role focuses on environmental management across wind, solar, and storage projects during development, construction, and operation, ensuring compliance with environmental laws.

The internship lasts 6 months with potential for extension. Candidates should be in their 3rd year (Environmental Science/biology) or a recent graduate, with 20–30 hours weekly availability and fluency in English and Polish.

Qualifications

• Student in at least the 3rd year or a recent graduate in Environmental Science or Biology/Ecology.
• Availability: 20-30 hours per week.
• Proficient written and spoken English; advanced/native Polish.
• MS Office skills, especially Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Basic SAP knowledge is beneficial.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills and motivation to grow in environmental space.

Responsibilities

• Environmental management of wind farms, solar and storage projects during development, construction and operation, ensuring legislative compliance at each stage.
• Coordinate and manage Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) and contractor reviews.
• Assist in obtaining environmental permits and cooperating with authorities and stakeholders.
• Support in ecological and acoustic studies and data analysis during project lifecycles.
• Deliver environmental procedures briefings to contractors and internal teams.
• Assist in maintaining ISO 14001 EMS across wind and solar projects.

Skills

English proficiency

Polish proficiency

Analytical thinking

Multitasking

Environmental motivation

Education

Environmental Science

Biology/Ecology

Tools

MS Office

Excel

PowerPoint

SAP (basic)

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;
• Supervising construction contractor environmental documentation;
• Coordination environmental documents, public consultation in zoning procedures
• 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.

Need more reasons to apply?

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
• Global certification as a family-responsible company by Fundación Másfamília
• Top 100 Workplaces by Houston Chronicle

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