Environmental Intern

50061 Heidelberg Materials Southwest Agg LLC; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

DEI Engagement and Employee Resource –

Intern events and networking

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials is offering an environmental internship in the Southwest Region. The role focuses on supporting sustainability initiatives across aggregates, ready-mix, and land resources operations, while learning permitting, reporting, and land stewardship.

You will assist environmental engineers and land managers, participate in inspections and data collection, and contribute to habitat restoration and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Geology, Natural Resources, or a related field.
• Passion for environmental protection, sustainability, and responsible land use.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic work environment.

Responsibilities

• Support environmental monitoring, sustainability reporting and planning, and reclamation projects.
• Assist with regulatory compliance across federal, state, and local levels.
• Participate in site inspections, audits, and data collection on air, water, and land resources.
• Contribute to habitat restoration and community engagement.
• Learn about permitting processes and environmental reporting.
• Promote compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Education

Environmental Science / Environmental Engineering / Geology / Natural Resources (related field)

Job description

Line of Business: Aggregates

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.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Apply your academic background to support environmental and sustainability initiatives across the Southwest Region’s Aggregate, Ready-mix, and Stabilized Sand operations.
• Assist with environmental monitoring, sustainability reporting and planning, and reclamation projects.
• Support environmental engineers and land managers in ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Participate in site inspections, audits, and data collection related to air, water, and land resources.
• Contribute to sustainability efforts, including habitat restoration and community engagement.
• Learn about permitting processes, environmental reporting, and land stewardship practices.
• Promote and ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations.

What Are We Looking For:

• Current juniors and seniors pursuing a degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Geology, Natural Resources, or a related field.
• Passion for environmental protection, sustainability, and responsible land use.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic work environment.

Work Environment:

• Combination of office and field work.
• Exposure to various weather conditions and industrial environments.
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
• Physical requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand and walk for extended periods, and perform manual tasks as needed.

What We Offer:

• $25
• DEI Engagement and Employee Resource Group Activities
• Intern events and networking opportunities #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.