Summer Project Manager Intern, Industrial Services

Clean Harbors Calvert City, Ky is looking for a Project Manager Intern to join our Summer 2027 Industrial Services Internship Program. Supporting HPC Industrial or Thompson Industrial, both powered by Clean Harbors, this internship provides hands-on experience with project planning, field operations, customer support, and the execution of industrial services projects.

This is a full-time paid internship and is not eligible for remote work. Interns will work on-site and spend time in the field alongside Project Managers and operations teams, gaining firsthand experience with how Industrial Services projects are planned and executed.

Start dates:

Start dates for our Summer 2027 Internship Program are May 17th or May 24th, 2027. Internships will run through the summer and end in August.

Why Intern with Clean Harbors?

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!
• Competitive pay of $20/hour
• Clean Harbors offers students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience while working alongside professionals who are leading the way in environmental, energy, and industrial services.

• Engagement with teams, mentors, and leaders across the organization;
• Experience through meaningful projects that support real business priorities;
• Education about the environmental services industry and Clean Harbors' operations;
• Exposure to different career paths across our lines of business.

• Ensure that Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and procedures and acting in a safe manner at all times;
• Work alongside Project Managers to learn the planning and execution of Industrial Services projects;
• Gain hands-on exposure to field operations, job sites, and day-to-day project activities;
• Support the development of project scopes, schedules, cost estimates, and project documentation;
• Participate in project planning meetings, operational discussions, and customer meetings;
• Assist with tracking project progress, costs, timelines, and deliverables;
• Learn how safety requirements and regulatory standards are incorporated into project planning and field execution;
• Partner with field and operations teams to understand the equipment, processes, staffing, and resources required to successfully complete projects;
• Support Project Managers with customer communication and project updates;
• Develop an understanding of the financial and operational components of managing Industrial Services projects;
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and increased operational efficiency;
• Participate in Clean Harbors Internship Program networking and professional development activities;
• Complete and present a final internship project at the conclusion of the program;
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned by management.

• Currently pursuing a degree or certificate in Project Management, Construction Management, Process Technology, Industrial Technology, Engineering, or a related field at an accredited college, technical program, or university;
• Strong interest in building a career in Industrial Services, project management, or field operations;
• Willingness to work in both office and field environments;
• Interest in learning how industrial projects are planned, managed, and executed;
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills;
• Ability to work collaboratively with Project Managers, field teams, operations, customers, and other business partners;
• Demonstrated initiative, curiosity, and willingness to learn;
• Ability to document, organize, and analyze project information and data;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office or other relevant technical…