Environmental Intern

50018 Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC; Jamesville (NY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials in upstate New York is seeking an Environmental Intern to support regulatory compliance, sustainability initiatives, environmental stewardship, and continuous improvement across Construction Materials operations. You'll gain hands-on experience alongside environmental and operational professionals.

This internship offers exposure to permits, data collection, reporting, site visits, and collaboration with safety and maintenance teams.

Qualifications

• Sophomore year completion minimum
• Pursuing a degree in Environmental Science or related field
• Interest in environmental compliance and sustainability
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and data management software
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities

Responsibilities

• Assist with environmental compliance activities, inspections, audits, and documentation across operations.
• Support data collection, analysis, reporting, and recordkeeping for permits and sustainability initiatives.
• Collaborate 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 environmental projects focused on compliance, resource conservation, or emissions reduction.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Environmental Science/Engineering/Sustainability/Natural Resources/Geology

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 Construction Materials operations in upstate NY. 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 our 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.

At a minimum sophomore year must be completed.

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.