Engineering & Operations Intern - Process & Reliability

Enviva; Cottondale (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Enviva is seeking an Engineering and Operations Intern to join our team at the Faison, NC facility. This hands‑on internship focuses on process improvement, equipment reliability, and learning from experienced professionals in process engineering, operations, and maintenance.

You will gain exposure to lean manufacturing, data analysis, and plant safety while supporting a critical project with real‑world impact on manufacturing efficiency and equipment reliability.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Chemical or Electrical).
• GPA 2.7 or greater required.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to work in a plant environment (hot/cold/noisy).
• Interest in manufacturing and industrial systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist with process improvement projects to increase efficiency, reduce downtime, and improve product quality.
• Analyze technical data to support plant operations and equipment performance.
• Learn to use Excel, Power BI and project tracking systems to document progress.
• Shadow team members to learn lean manufacturing and continuous improvement techniques.
• Assist in creating or updating SOPs as part of process improvement efforts.
• Participate in plant meetings and improvement discussions to gain insight into operations.
• Support tracking and organizing spare parts, tools, and equipment in each process island.
• Help monitor equipment reliability and document maintenance tasks.

Skills

Data analysis

Strong communication

Teamwork

Plant environment adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical or Electrical)

GPA 2.7+

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Power BI

Job description

Enviva is seeking an Engineering and Operations Intern to join our team at the Faison, NC facility. This hands‑on internship focuses on process improvement, equipment reliability, and learning from experienced professionals in process engineering, operations, and maintenance.

You will gain exposure to lean manufacturing, data analysis, and plant safety while supporting a critical project with real‑world impact on manufacturing efficiency and equipment reliability.