Join us in creating a sustainable future and becoming a protector of tomorrow!

Our mission is to build a safer, cleaner, more prosperous world by ensuring no waste is ever wasted.

Covanta is a global leader in providing sustainable waste solutions. The company’s modern facilities convert waste from municipalities and businesses into clean, renewable electricity. In addition, through a vast network of treatment and recycling facilities, Covanta specializes in waste to energy (“WTE”), a vital component of the modern waste stream that diverts waste from landfills and therefore avoids significant greenhouse gas emissions.

What You'll Do:

The Operational Support Engineering Intern will be a member of the Engineering teams within the Corporate Engineering function. The team’s scope covers operations support for all aspects of the Energy-from-Waste process at 40+ facilities globally. This includes boilers, combustion and steam generation systems, turbine, balance of plant auxiliaries, air pollution control systems, emissions control, refuse and ash handling systems etc.

The Operational Support Engineering Intern will go through a summer internship program for 3 months and will be assigned to the Technical Standards Engineering department. In this role, you will perform tasks under the supervision and mentorship of subject matter experts from both departments on a variety of different systems. Under the supervision of corporate engineering, the Engineering intern role provides design and operations engineering support to Energy-from-Waste facilities across the fleet, including operations and maintenance support. This role includes regular travel to facilities to gain onsite exposure and support engineering tasks.

• Operations Support : Support engineering activities at facilities including shut down inspections on various different systems, equipment condition assessments, plant performance testing and general troubleshooting.
• Operations & Maintenance Standards Support : Support technical standards development, execution, and tracking across the fleet. This includes the collection and review of plant technical information, coordinating input from technical SMEs to assess health of Technical Standards, supporting the implementation of the technical variance and facility change notice processes, etc.

Who You Are:

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
• 0 to 2 years of experience in an Electrical / Mechanical / Chemical engineering role
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze data to identify trends is required.
• Effective written, oral, and presentation skills.
• Must be able to handle multiple assignments.
• Ability to function in a multi-discipline team.

Other Requirements:

• Must be able to travel independently to facilities across the country if needed
• Must be able to perform plant walk-downs and inspections around heavy industrial equipment within the Waste-to-Energy facilities

About Covanta’s Internship Program:

During your internship, you can expect to:

• Work with industry experts and gain valuable knowledge, develop new skills, and establish a network of mentors and business contacts.
• Learn all about Waste to Energy operations at the company.
• Participate in leadership talks, skill building workshops, facility tours, and networking events.

2024 Internship Start Dates:

• May 28, 2024
• June 10, 2024

Pay Rate:

Competitive hourly rates

Covanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

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