Environmental Intern

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About Us Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees. Our Resource Recovery team is seeking a motivated Environmental Intern to support environmental compliance, sustainability initiatives, and operational excellence at our Harleyville, South Carolina facility. This internship offers hands-on experience in environmental management within an industrial manufacturing setting.

Support environmental compliance activities, inspections, and recordkeeping processes. Assist with data collection, analysis, and reporting related to environmental performance. Participate in site audits and help identify opportunities for continuous improvement. Collaborate with operations teams on sustainability and waste reduction initiatives. Contribute to special environmental projects while gaining exposure to regulatory requirements and best practices.

Currently pursuing a degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Sustainability, or a related field. Demonstrated interest in environmental compliance, stewardship, and sustainability practices. Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities. Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn new systems and processes.

Primarily based at an active industrial manufacturing facility. Combination of office, laboratory, and outdoor field work. Exposure to varying weather conditions and operational environments. Must be able to follow all safety policies, procedures, and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements. Opportunity to work closely with environmental, operational, and leadership teams.

• $23-$27/hour
• Summer PTO
• Holidays
• Intern In-Person Events
• Employee Resource Group Activities

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled #Intern

Shaping the future, building successes Heidelberg Materials – your springboard into the future of the construction materials industry. As a globally leading company in the construction sector, we manufacture one of the most widely used products, paving the way not only toward more sustainable production but also toward your personal success story. Our bold and innovative approach focuses on massive CO2 reduction, efficient recycling technologies, and digital solutions – setting new standards for the industry.

In our globally connected and locally rooted community, your ideas have the power to shape a better tomorrow for people. With us, you’re not just shaping the industry’s future; you’re shaping your own. Let’s get to work! Heidelberg Materials is one of the world’s largest integrated manufacturers of building materials and solutions with leading market positions in cement, aggregates, and ready-mixed concrete.

We are represented in more than 50 countries with around 51,000 employees at almost 3,000 locations. At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.