Intern: Environment & Sustainability (Spring 2027)

Location: Dublin, VA, US

Intern: Environment & Sustainability (Spring 2027)

Location

Dublin, VA, US, 24084

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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?

Are you excited to bring your skills and disruptive ideas to the table? We can’t wait to hear from you. Apply today!

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.

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.

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