Project Engineering & Archival Intern -Water Technologies

Veolia Environnement SA•Pico Rivera, CA

About The Position

The Project Engineering & Archival Intern contributes to preserving Veolia’s engineering history and designing modern water systems. The role divides time between migrating historical physical records into a searchable digital database and supporting hands-on engineering design. Under the guidance of experienced engineers, the intern gains practical experience creating functional drawings and system layouts for smaller utility and treatment units.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a Bachelor of Science or Engineering degree program in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or another related technical discipline.
Strong organizational skills and attention to data accuracy and information hierarchy.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Good technical writing and oral communication skills.
Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks.
Strong mechanical aptitude and high attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

Audit, scan, and digitize historical paper engineering records, technical drawings, and data logs into a secure digital archive.
Categorize, tag, and log digitized files using metadata so institutional knowledge remains searchable and preserved.
Draft and develop Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) and arrangement drawings for smaller units, including mobile power washers and small Reverse Osmosis (RO) systems.
Perform basic engineering, hydraulic, and sizing calculations for component selection of smaller treatment units under senior engineering guidance.
Support the project engineering team by cross-checking historical designs against active, modern project requirements.