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Intern - Electrical Instrumentation & Controls

Job ID REF51404H Date posted 11/20/2025 Location Virginia Category Administrative Support

Intern - Electrical Instrumentation & Controls

Company Description

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 Technology 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

Position overview:
As part of the Electrical, Instrumentation and Controls (EI&C) team you will work collaboratively with a cross-functional engineering team. You will participate in a wide range
of design activities and help with developing the control panel design, performing calculations related to instrumentation selection, developing process control documents and
generating PLC/HMI programs for cutting-edge water and wastewater treatment systems.


Nature of work:
In this role, your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):
● Collaborate in project design review meetings.
● Help create single line diagrams, load lists and control panel schematic drawings.
● Perform required calculations to select the appropriate instrumentation for water
treatment facilities and prepare supporting documentation (instrument & valve lists,
instrument & valve datasheets, instrument installation diagrams, etc.).
● Develop controls documents and PLC/HMI Programs for water and wastewater
treatment systems.
● Contribute to the development of company standards and templates.
● Develop team productivity tools.
● Support with project issue resolution related to design, start-up and performance.


Ideal Applicant:
● Passion for the environment and water treatment.
● Self-motivated, quick to deliver, and a team player.
● Able to demonstrate a dedication to safety and effective problem-solving skills.
● Ability to communicate effectively verbally and through technical writing.
● Comfortable with a fast-paced, collaborative, work environment.
● Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain relationships with co-workers.

Qualifications

Minimum requirements:
● Currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Science or Engineering degree in Electrical
Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Software
Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or other related
technical discipline.
Useful skills or abilities
While on-the-job training will be provided, candidates may benefit from previous knowledge
and exposure in the following areas:
● Understanding of hydraulics and fundamentals of fluid mechanics.
● Understanding of basic water chemistry and/or treatment processes.
● Understanding of process flow diagrams (PFD), piping & instrumentation diagrams
(P&ID), process controls, and electrical design concepts.

● Water treatment experience would be an asset.

Additional Information

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. Because our people are our greatest assets, we
also offer competitive compensation and benefits that include:

● Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Starting Day 1!
● Life Insurance
● Paid Time Off
● Paid Holidays
● Parental Leave
● 401(k) Plan - 3% default contribution plus matching!
● Flexible Spending & Health Saving Accounts
● AD&D Insurance
● Disability Insurance
● Tuition Reimbursement

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this
posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable
law.
****Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not
sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity****
VWTS 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 VWTS, and no fee will be due.

 

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.