Environmental Intern

Heidelberg Materials North America; Flourtown (PA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America is seeking an Environmental Intern to support regulatory compliance, sustainability initiatives, and environmental stewardship across aggregates and hot mix asphalt operations. This hands-on internship provides exposure to environmental programs while working with professionals at multiple locations.

You will gain experience in data collection, reporting, inspections, and project work, collaborating with operations, safety, and maintenance teams.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Sustainability, Natural Resources, Geology, or a related field.
• Must have completed at least sophomore year.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to learn data management systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist with environmental compliance activities, inspections, audits, and documentation across aggregates and hot mix asphalt 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 monitor environmental performance and support corrective actions.
• Contribute to environmental projects focused on compliance, resource conservation, reclamation, emissions reduction, or operational efficiency.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Environmental Science or related field

Sophomore year completed

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

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 Hot Mix Asphalt 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. 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 hot mix asphalt 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. Must have completed at least sophomore year.
• 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 hot mix asphalt 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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Req ID JR10018155

As part of our hiring process, we may use AI-assisted tools to support the screening and evaluation of candidate applications and interviews. These tools help streamline the initial assessment, but all decisions about candidate advancement are made by human recruiters and hiring managers. While technology supports early steps, every interview will be handled by experienced recruiters and hiring managers to provide a personal touch.