Field Environmental Intern — Compliance & Sustainability

Heidelberg Materials; New York (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America is seeking an Environmental Intern to support Construction Materials operations in upstate NY. The role provides hands-on experience with regulatory compliance, sustainability initiatives, and environmental stewardship across multiple locations.

Reporting to the Environmental Manager, you will assist with compliance activities, data collection and reporting, site visits, and collaborations with operations teams to identify improvement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Pursuing degree in Environmental Science or related field.
• Sophomore year must be completed.
• Interest in environmental compliance, sustainability, and industrial operations.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Effective communication and ability to work with others.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and willingness to learn data 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 environmental performance and support corrective actions.
• Contribute to projects focused on compliance, resource conservation, emissions reduction, or operational efficiency.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem‑solving

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

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

Sophomore year completed

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Heidelberg Materials North America is seeking an Environmental Intern to support Construction Materials operations in upstate NY. The role provides hands-on experience with regulatory compliance, sustainability initiatives, and environmental stewardship across multiple locations.

Reporting to the Environmental Manager, you will assist with compliance activities, data collection and reporting, site visits, and collaborations with operations teams to identify improvement opportunities.