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Field Engineering Intern
- Oakville, ON, Canada
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Veolia 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 designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation. Within this framework, Water Tech 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
As the Field Engineering Intern, you will be joining a strong technical service environment. In this role, you will have an opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals within the field of industrial water treatment. You will gain exposure supporting water treatment systems and assist the organization in achieving its annual goals and objectives as an active participant.
This is a full-time, 14 month co-op, with an anticipated start date in May 2027.
Nature Of Work
Your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to);
- Generate system drawings, PFDs, for use in on-site manuals and proposals
- Conduct wet testing in laboratory on water samples
- Actively monitor process equipment performance through online tools
- Assist in completing monthly reporting requirements
- Manage bulk chemical inventory and assist with ordering chemical products as required
- Perform field checks on process equipment (flows, pH, conductivity, chemical residuals, etc.)
- Work with supervisors on plant equipment optimization opportunities
- Experience performing basic chemical tasks such as titrations, pH & conductivity measurements, and using other simple chemistry lab instruments
- Basic mechanical skills to help troubleshoot chemical feed equipment
- Computer skills - use of Microsoft Office, Visio, and online data Management
- Strong teamwork & communication skills
- Ability to prioritize and maintain deliverables in a fast-paced work environment
- Full-time availability for 12-14 months starting May/June 2027
- This role is best suited for anyone currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) program (Chemical, Environmental, Industrial, or Mechanical) or a Chemistry Bachelor of Science (BSc) program.
- Consideration will also be given to other science-based technical programs and degrees.
Why Veolia?
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 and meaningful careers, and 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: $24.72-$27.30 CAD.
- We do not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position.
- This posting is for an existing vacancy.
****Candidates must be immediately eligible to work legally in Canada; the employer will not sponsor candidates for a work permit or any other Canadian work authorization for this opportunity. ****
Veolia does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms. All vendors must have a current and fully executed MSA on file before submitting candidates. Any unsolicited resumes and candidate profiles will be deemed the property of the company and no fee will be due.
As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.
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Responsibilities
Prepare system drawings and process flow diagrams, conduct laboratory tests on water samples, and monitor industrial water treatment equipment. Support reporting, chemical inventory and ordering, field equipment checks, and plant optimization efforts.
Requirements
Applicants should have basic chemistry laboratory experience, mechanical troubleshooting skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office, Visio, and online data management. The role is suited to students in engineering or chemistry degree programs, requires strong teamwork and communication, and calls for full-time availability for 12–14 months starting in May or June 2027.
Skills
- Water Treatment
- Process Flow Diagram Preparation
- Laboratory Testing
- Water Sample Analysis
- Titration
- pH Measurement
- Conductivity Measurement
- Chemical Feed Equipment Troubleshooting
- Process Equipment Monitoring
- Chemical Inventory Management
- Equipment Optimization
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Visio
- Online Data Management
- Teamwork
- Communication
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Leadership Development
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Categories
- Engineering
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Science & Research
Keywords
- Industrial Water Treatment
- Water Scarcity
- Water Quality
- Water Productivity
- Energy
- Process Flow Diagrams
- System Drawings
- On-Site Manuals
- Proposals
- Wet Testing
- Water Samples
- Titration
- pH
- Conductivity
- Chemical Residuals
- Chemical Feed Equipment
- Process Equipment
- Equipment Performance Monitoring
- Monthly Reporting
- Bulk Chemical Inventory
- Chemical Ordering
- Plant Equipment Optimization
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Visio
- Online Data Management
- Laboratory Instruments
- Chemical Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering