Environmental Compliance & Sustainability Intern

Lehigh Hanson Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Summer PTO Holidays

Intern In-Person Events

Employee Resource Group Activities

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/

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Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America is seeking an Environmental Intern at our Harleyville, South Carolina facility to support compliance, sustainability, and operations. You will gain hands-on experience in environmental management within an industrial setting.

The role involves data collection, inspections, and site audits, with teamwork across environmental, operational, and leadership groups. Interns will work primarily on-site with PPE and safety policies in place.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Sustainability, or a related field.
• Demonstrated interest in environmental compliance, stewardship, and sustainability practices.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn new systems and processes.
• Primarily based at an active industrial manufacturing facility.
• Combination of office, laboratory, and outdoor field work.
• Exposure to varying weather conditions and operational environments.
• Must be able to follow all safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements.
• Opportunity to work closely with environmental, operational, and leadership teams.

Responsibilities

• Support environmental compliance activities, inspections, and recordkeeping processes.
• Assist with data collection, analysis, and reporting related to environmental performance.
• Participate in site audits and help identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with operations teams on sustainability and waste reduction initiatives.
• Contribute to special environmental projects while gaining exposure to regulatory requirements and best practices.

Education

Environmental Science / Engineering / Sustainability degree in progress

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Heidelberg Materials North America is seeking an Environmental Intern at our Harleyville, South Carolina facility to support compliance, sustainability, and operations. You will gain hands-on experience in environmental management within an industrial setting.

The role involves data collection, inspections, and site audits, with teamwork across environmental, operational, and leadership groups. Interns will work primarily on-site with PPE and safety policies in place.