Environmental Intern

Heidelberg Materials; Connellsville (Fayette County); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Internship program

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America is seeking an Environmental Intern to support Aggregates and Ready-Mix operations across Western PA. You will gain hands‑on experience assisting environmental compliance, data collection, reporting, and sustainability initiatives.

This hybrid internship combines office work with field visits to quarry and plant facilities, offering collaboration with environmental, operational, safety, and maintenance teams while contributing to emissions reduction and resource

Qualifications

• Pursuing degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Sustainability, Natural Resources, or related field.
• Interest in environmental compliance, sustainability, and industrial operations.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Effective communication and ability to collaborate across levels.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to learn data management systems.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Pursuing degree in Environmental Science/Engineering/Sustainability/Natural Resources/Geology

Tools

Microsoft Office

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).

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