Water Conservation Intern – Engineering & Maintenance

Mountaire Farms; Lumber Bridge (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Eight paid holidays

Medical Plans with onsite Health and??

Dental and Vision Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Mountaire Farms in North Carolina is offering an Engineering Internship focused on water conservation. You will collaborate with Maintenance, Engineering, and Operations teams to evaluate water use, review P&IDs, and analyze distribution systems to propose efficiency improvements.

You should be enrolled in an engineering program and have CAD experience; travel may be required and safety compliance is emphasized. This internship provides hands-on development and real project impact.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled and pursuing a degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Environmental, Agricultural, Chemical, Civil, or relates discipline).
• Familiarity with engineering drawings, process flow diagrams, and P&ID is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with interest in utilities, water conservation, sustainability, and continuous improvement.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead a Water Conservation and Water Savings Improvement Project focused on reducing water consumption and improving resource efficiency.
• Review P&IDs and evaluate facility water systems to identify process improvements and sustainable practices.
• Analyze water usage data and system performance to support data-driven recommendations.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, and Operations teams to develop practical solutions for continuous improvement and cost savings.
• Complete assigned tasks identified by department mentor and present findings.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Communication

Driver's license

Education

Engineering degree enrollment

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Mountaire Farms in North Carolina is offering an Engineering Internship focused on water conservation. You will collaborate with Maintenance, Engineering, and Operations teams to evaluate water use, review P&IDs, and analyze distribution systems to propose efficiency improvements.

You should be enrolled in an engineering program and have CAD experience; travel may be required and safety compliance is emphasized. This internship provides hands-on development and real project impact.