Operations Engineering Intern

First Roles; Vandalia (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Veolia Water Technologies in Vandalia, OH is seeking an Operations Engineering Intern to learn the operational activities of the Dayton Service Center and to work with cross-functional teams on improving water treatment processes.

You will explore ion exchange resin regeneration, ISO quality systems, and unit processes (filtration, ultrafiltration, ion exchange, RO) while supporting Mobile Units and the Technical Services Team.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from, a Bachelor of Science or Engineering degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good technical writing and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Understand the operational processes of the ion exchange resin regeneration plant (SDI Plant) and identify improvements.
• Understand the ISO quality system of the SDI plant and assist the Plant Manager with improvements.
• Learn unit processes for water treatment and support the Mobile Units with improvements.
• Provide technical support to the Technical Services Team to address customer needs in water treatment, controls, or instrumentation.
• Engage with the DSC team and suppliers to facilitate design and execution of solutions.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication

Independent & team player

Technical writing & oral comms

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Job description

# Operations Engineering InternInternship Live nowVandalia, OHPosted October 22, 2026Last seen at Water Technologies on October 22, 2026.FirstRoles never charges new grads or interns to apply.## About this roleOperations Engineering Intern❮ back to last searchWater TechnologiesVandalia, OhioNEWApply for this jobJob DescriptionJob DescriptionCompany DescriptionAre you looking for a rewarding career where you can make an impact? One with advancement opportunities? Do you have a passion to help others?If you answered YES to any of the above, then this may be the perfect opportunity for you! We want YOU to join our growing team and partner with other exceptional team members dedicated to providing a level of services unique to the industry.Veolia is seeking thoughtful, dedicated professionals to join our ever growing team as we deliver leading water treatment solutions for clients across municipal and industrial markets, in locations on six continents. Finding solutions to the world's biggest water use and reuse problems has never been more important than it is right now.Working at Veolia means helping people. Our careers have purpose and are vital to everyday quality of life. Veolia’s mission is to resource the world and we hope you will join us!Job DescriptionWhat your day might look like:The Operations Engineering intern will learn about the operational activities of -Dayton Service Center-, and will learn about different unit processes for water treatment. .As part of the Dayton Service Center team, the Operations Engineering intern will work with cross-functional teams (SDI Plant, Team Services and Mobile Units) to identify operational problems and areas of opportunity for improvement, and actively participate in the solutions.You will collaborate on projects that are under development in the operational areas of -Dayton Service Center-.Key Responsibilities:In this role, your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to)• To understand the operational processes of the ion exchange resin regeneration plant (SDI Plant), identify operational improvements, and provide technical support to implement solutions.• Understanding the ISO quality system of SDI plant, participating with the Plant Manager to identify improvements in the plant and the administrative process.• Learn about the unit processes for water treatment (filtration, ultrafiltration, ion exchange and reverse osmosis) and become familiar with the fleet of mobile units for water treatment; provide technical support to the Manager of Mobile Units to identify improvements and participate in the implementation of solutions.• Provide technical support to the -Technical Services Team- to promote solutions to customer needs in the areas of water treatment, control and instrumentation, electrical or mechanical.• Engaging with the extended DSC team ( Design Drafting, Electrical & Instrumentation, and Controls Engineers, Sourcing, QA/QC, and Commissioning) and equipment suppliers as necessary to facilitate the design and execution of solutions.QualificationsQualifications• Currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from, a Bachelor of Science or Engineering degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering, other related technical disciplines.• 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.Additional InformationWhy Veolia? Join a company that values Responsibility, Solidarity, Innovation, Customer Focus, and Respect.You'll work with cutting-edge water treatment technology, receive ongoing technical training, and enjoy diverse work environments across multiple industries.As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.Ready to make a difference in water treatment technology while advancing your technicalcareer? Apply today!At Veolia, we realize diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger communities. We’re an organization that champions diversity and inclusion at every rung of the ladder and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of thisposting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicablelaw.As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.