Impact-Driven Water Treatment Process Intern

Bilfinger; Saint Peters (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Veolia is offering a Process Engineering Intern role focused on water technologies in a fast‑paced environment. You will participate in mechanical and process design for water and wastewater systems, interview operators, and help create training procedures.

The internship provides exposure to plant operations, with responsibilities spanning documentation, training material creation, and knowledge management.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from, a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other related technical discipline.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good technical writing and oral communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and contribute to team and department projects.
• Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks at hand.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, and attention to detail.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and safety procedures is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Participate in mechanical and process design/documentation of water and wastewater treatment systems.
• Spend time in production interviewing operators about their jobs and needs.
• Take detailed notes and help develop training procedures.
• Document the complete regeneration process—procedures, decision points, and best practices.
• Create training materials (manuals, SOPs, visual guides).
• Conduct initial training sessions with plant staff to validate accuracy.
• Establish foundation for ongoing knowledge management.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Team player

Technical writing

Time management

Mechanical aptitude

Manufacturing processes knowledge

Safety procedures knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical discipline

Job description

Veolia is offering a Process Engineering Intern role focused on water technologies in a fast‑paced environment. You will participate in mechanical and process design for water and wastewater systems, interview operators, and help create training procedures.

The internship provides exposure to plant operations, with responsibilities spanning documentation, training material creation, and knowledge management.