Environmental Intern

Heidelberg Materials; Connellsville (Fayette County); Hybrid; USD 15,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America is seeking an Environmental Intern to support Aggregates and Ready-Mix operations across Western PA. The role provides hands-on experience with regulatory compliance, sustainability initiatives, and environmental stewardship while collaborating with operations teams.

The internship offers exposure to site visits, data collection, and continuous improvement programs, with opportunities to contribute to emissions reduction and resource conservation efforts.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Sustainability, Natural Resources, Geology, or related field.
• Interest in environmental compliance, sustainability, and industrial or construction materials operations.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Effective communication and ability to work with diverse teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and learning data management systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist with environmental compliance activities, inspections, audits, and documentation across aggregates and ready-mix operations.
• Support environmental data collection, analysis, reporting, and recordkeeping related to permits and sustainability initiatives.
• Partner with operations teams to identify opportunities for environmental improvements and best practices.
• Participate in site visits and field assessments to monitor environmental performance and support corrective actions.
• Contribute to projects focused on compliance, resource conservation, reclamation, emissions reduction, or efficiency.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Data collection & analysis

Documentation & reporting

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

Pursuing degree in Environmental Science/Environmental Engineering/Sustainability

Tools

Microsoft Office

Environmental data management systems

Job description

Line of Business: Other About Us Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees.

Reporting to the Environmental Manager, we are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Environmental Intern to support our Aggregates and Ready-Mix operations. This internship provides hands‑on experience working alongside environmental and operational professionals to support regulatory compliance, sustainability initiatives, environmental stewardship, and continuous improvement efforts across multiple locations in Western PA. The role offers an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience within a leading construction materials organization while making meaningful contributions to our environmental programs.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Assist with environmental compliance activities, inspections, audits, and documentation across aggregates and ready‑mix operations.
• Support environmental data collection, analysis, reporting, and recordkeeping related to permits, regulatory requirements, and sustainability initiatives.
• Partner with operations teams to identify opportunities for environmental improvements and best practices.
• Participate in site visits and field assessments to help monitor environmental performance and support corrective actions.
• Contribute to environmental projects focused on compliance, resource conservation, reclamation, emissions reduction, or operational efficiency.

What Are We Looking For

• Currently pursuing a degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Sustainability, Natural Resources, Geology, or a related field.
• Interest in environmental compliance, sustainability, and industrial or construction materials operations.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn environmental data management and reporting systems.

Work Environment

Combination of office and outdoor field environments supporting aggregates and ready‑mix operations. Frequent visits to quarry, plant, and production facilities, requiring work in varying weather and environmental conditions. Opportunity to collaborate with environmental, operational, safety, and maintenance teams across multiple locations. Must be able to follow all safety policies and procedures and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).

#Intern Shaping the future, building successes Heidelberg Materials – your springboard into the future of the construction materials industry. As a globally leading company in the construction sector, we manufacture one of the most widely used products, paving the way not only toward more sustainable production but also toward your personal success story. Our bold and innovative approach focuses on massive CO₂ reduction, efficient recycling technologies, and digital solutions – setting new standards for the industry. In our globally connected and locally rooted community, your ideas have the power to shape a better tomorrow for people. With us, you’re not just shaping the industry’s future; you’re shaping your own. Let’s get to work!

Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest integrated manufacturers of building materials and solutions with leading market positions in cement, aggregates, and ready‑mixed concrete. We are represented in more than 50 countries with around 51,000 employees at almost 3,000 locations. At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.