Water Tech R&D Intern — Sustainable, Paid Summer

James Hardie; Fontana (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Networking

Culture exposure

Hands-on projects

Job summary

James Hardie in Fontana, CA is seeking a summer intern to gain hands-on experience in water technology research. You will contribute to active R&D projects, support sustainability goals, and work closely with experienced professionals.

The internship runs for 12 weeks in summer 2027, with mentorship, professional development, and opportunities to apply academic knowledge to real-world engineering challenges. A GPA of 3.0+ and US work authorization are required.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program with an anticipated graduation date between December 2027 and May 2029.
• GPA of 3.00 or higher.
• Available to work full-time for 12 weeks during summer 2027.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing and conducting laboratory experiments to evaluate wastewater treatment technologies and processes.
• Perform water-quality testing, operate analytical instruments, and analyze experimental data.
• Support the operation and monitoring of laboratory-scale and pilot-scale water-treatment systems.
• Develop and test fiber cement prototypes using materials generated from wastewater-treatment processes.
• Prepare technical reports, summarize findings, and present project results and recommendations to the team.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Data interpretation

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science/Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Engineering, or related field

Job description

James Hardie in Fontana, CA is seeking a summer intern to gain hands-on experience in water technology research. You will contribute to active R&D projects, support sustainability goals, and work closely with experienced professionals.

The internship runs for 12 weeks in summer 2027, with mentorship, professional development, and opportunities to apply academic knowledge to real-world engineering challenges. A GPA of 3.0+ and US work authorization are required.