Research & Development Intern

Location: Plainfield, IL, us Department: Technical Expertise / R&D / Laboratory Employment Type: {'id': 'permanent', 'label': 'Full-time'}

Company Description

Are 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!

Veolia Group is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia Group designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation. Within this framework, Veolia's Water Tech Business brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world’s most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy. Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future.

Job Description

What your day might look like:

The R&D Intern participates in laboratory analysis and pilot plant data acquisition for various types of evaporation and crystallization processes.

As part of the Research & Development team, you will work with Research Engineers and Research Chemists executing experimental protocols, meeting quality and schedule goals, and ensuring research objectives are achieved.

You will work on projects from the initial concept phase, through laboratory testing, data analysis, and protocol development.

Key Responsibilities:

In this role, your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

Laboratory Support: Assist Research Engineers and Research Chemists in conducting laboratory analysis and pilot plant data acquisition for evaporation and crystallization processes

Equipment Monitoring: Monitor and maintain laboratory testing equipment, ensuring proper operation and data integrity

Data Collection & Analysis: Obtain, organize, and analyze experimental data

Engineering Calculations: Perform engineering design calculations related to research findings and process optimization under the guidance of experienced Research Engineers

Protocol Development: Assist in developing, documenting, and validating laboratory test protocols and standard operating procedures

Documentation: Maintain detailed laboratory notebooks, project records, and technical documentation

Quality Assurance: Validate that all experimental data, test results, and technical documentation are completely and accurately recorded and consistent

Team Collaboration: Communicate findings and observations effectively with Research Engineers, Research Chemists, and cross-functional teams through written reports and verbal updates

Project Support: Assist with project issue resolution related to experimental design, testing, and data interpretation

General Support: Assist with additional research-related tasks as assigned

Qualifications

Our Ideal Candidate

Currently pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Must have completed junior year prior to internship start date

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong computer literacy and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

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

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Attention to detail and organizational skills

Ability to follow laboratory safety protocols and procedures

Additional Information

Join a company that values Responsibility, Solidarity, Innovation, Customer Focus, and Respect. You'll have opportunities for comprehensive leadership development, career advancement, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on sustainability and environmental protection while leading a talented team.

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. We offer challenging, meaningful careers. Because our people are our greatest assets, we also offer competitive compensation and benefits.

Compensation: The compensation range is tied to the market for similarly benchmarked roles. The range is not an absolute, but a guide, and offers will be based on the individual candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience, and market conditions, as well as internal peer equity. Depending upon all the preceding considerations for the final selected individual candidate, the offer may be lower or higher than the stated range: $21.32 - $24.21 USD.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and considers all applications equally, without discrimination.

****Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; the employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g., H-1B visa) for this opportunity****

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