Intern: Environment & Sustainability (Spring 2027)

Volvo Group; Dublin (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing assistance

Career opportunities / internalmobol

Training and personal development

Job summary

Volvo Group in Dublin, VA (Spring 2027) seeks an Environmental Sustainability Intern to support site-level programs focused on water conservation, waste reduction, energy efficiency, and documentation management. The role offers hands-on experience with industrial environmental programs and opportunities to lead improvement projects.

The intern will help with SDS management, recordkeeping, and collaboration across departments to advance a landfill-free, sustainable operation.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in Bachelor's or Master’s program in environmental field.
• Completed 30 semester hours before internship start and maintain GPA requirement.
• Spring interns may work up to 30 hours per week.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and across departments.

Responsibilities

• Support site-level sustainability and environmental compliance initiatives (water conservation, waste reduction, energy efficiency).
• Lead targeted improvement projects to advance sustainability goals.
• Assist with water conservation tasks (water walks, documenting findings).
• Conduct waste and recycling audits and track diversion metrics.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science / Sustainability / Environmental Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Intern: Environment & Sustainability (Spring 2027)

Location:

Dublin, VA, US, 24084

Position Type: Student

Permanent/Temporary: Temporary

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.

What you will do

The Environmental Sustainability Intern will support site-level sustainability and environmental compliance initiatives focused on water conservation, waste reduction, energy efficiency, and document management. This role provides hands-on experience with industrial environmental programs and offers the opportunity to lead targeted improvement projects that advance our sustainability goals.

Key Responsibilities

Water Conservation

• Conduct water walks to inspect facilities for leaks, losses, and high-risk use points.
• Document findings and assist in prioritizing corrective actions to reduce water waste.

Waste Reduction & Recycling

• Perform waste and recycling audits(“waste walks”) to evaluate current practices and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support the landfill‑free initiative by improving lineside recycling systems and labeling for ease of use and compliance.
• Track waste diversion metrics and assist in updating recycling and landfill‑free reporting.

Energy & Sustainability Projects

• Support the identification, evaluation, and implementation of energy efficiency and sustainability improvement opportunities across the facility.
• Assist with the planning, coordination, and tracking of waste heat recovery projects, including data collection, stakeholder communication, vendor coordination, and project documentation.
• Monitor project milestones and support reporting on energy savings, greenhouse gas reductions, and project outcomes.

Document Management

• Review existing environmental records to determine which files are legally required to maintain in physical form.
• Create and maintain a comprehensive log of legally retained documents and environmental records.
• Collaborate with Iron Mountain or other service providers to digitally archive non-required files, supporting the site's transition to a paper‑light system.
• Maintain environmental management system documentation and support document control activities to ensure records remain accurate, current, and compliant.
• Assist with Safety Data Sheet (SDS) management, including SDS data entry, updates, organization of chemical inventories, and verification of document availability and accuracy.

Who are you?

Do you dream big? We do too, and we are excited to grow together. In this role, you will bring:

• Currently enrolled and pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• Applicants must have completed 30 semester hours before the internship starts and have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75.
• Spring interns may work up to 30 hours per week.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate across departments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Interest in hands‑on environmental and industrial process improvement work.

What’s in it for you?

By the end of the internship, the student will:

• Gain practical experience conducting environmental audits and assessments.
• Understand industrial waste, recycling, and water management systems.
• Develop skills in sustainability project management, including waste heat recovery and energy efficiency initiatives.
• Learn environmental document retention, SDS management, and document control procedures.
• Contribute directly to the organization's sustainability, energy reduction, and landfill‑free goals.

Ready for the next move?

Who we are and what we believe in

We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group . Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.

Trucks Technology & Industrial Division

hire team players who are ready to create real customer impact. Our decentralized teams work close to our customers, with speed and autonomy, to build what they truly need.

Join us to collaborate on innovative, sustainable technologies that redefine how we design, build, and deliver value. Bring your curiosity, your expertise, and your collaborative energy, and together, we’ll turn bold ideas into tangible solutions for our customers and contribute to a more sustainable tomorrow.

Job Category: Health, Safety & Environment

Organization: Trucks Technology & Industrial

Travel Required: No Travel Required

Do we share the same aspirations?

Every day, Volvo Group products and services ensure that people have food on the table, children arrive safely at school and roads and buildings can be constructed. Looking ahead, we are committed to driving the transition to sustainable and safe transport, mobility and infrastructure solutions toward a net‑zero society.

Joining Volvo Group, you will work with some of the world’s most iconic brands and be part of a global and leading industrial company that is harnessing automated driving, electromobility and connectivity.

Our people are passionate about what they do, they aim for high performance and thrive on teamwork and learning. Everyday life at Volvo is defined by a climate of support, care and mutual respect.

If you aspire to grow and make an impact, join us on our journey to create a better and more resilient society for the coming generations.

Nearest Major Market: Blacksburg

Nearest Secondary Market: Virginia

At the Volvo Group, we strive for a clear, transparent, and straightforward compensation approach, motivating you to contribute to the company’s growth. For all intern and co‑op positions, the hourly range is set at $17.00 - $46.00. The hourly rate for these roles is determined by several factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, academic classification, and degree seeking area of study. In addition to these factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.

We also offer the following benefits to interns and co‑ops:

• Housing assistance, when applicable
• Countless career opportunities / internal mobility across our global organization
• Training and personal development

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.