Engineering Intern Summer 2026 at Waste Connections

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Apr, 26

Salary

5000.0

Posted On

17 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Landfill Systems, Environmental Regulations, Analytical Skills, Problem-Solving Skills, Communication, Teamwork

Industry

Environmental Services

Description

WASTE CONNECTIONS, Inc. (NYSE: WCN): is a non-hazardous solid waste services company that provides solid waste collection, transfer, disposal, and recycling services in the U.S. and Canada. Our employees foster a work culture of Servant Leadership. Our goal is to create an environment where self-directed, empowered employees strive to consistently fulfill our constituent commitments and seek to create positive impacts through interactions with customers, communities, and fellow employees, always relying on our Operating Values as the foundation for our existence. Because we operate with a highly decentralized structure, we look for individuals who are energetic and have individual initiative and creativity. Bring your passion to succeed and you’ll quickly discover that great opportunities are all around you. At Waste Connections, you’ll thrive if you are friendly, dedicated, and prefer a work hard/play harder culture that is focused on maintaining our reputation as the premier waste services company in the markets we serve. Internship Overview As a Landfill Engineer Intern, you’ll gain hands-on experience in civil, structural and environmental engineering within the context of solid waste management. You’ll work alongside experienced engineers and operations staff to support landfill design, compliance, and daily operations. This position would be based in Knoxville, TN. What You’ll Gain Practical experience in landfill engineering and environmental compliance Exposure to real-world challenges in waste infrastructure and sustainability Mentorship from region engineers and environmental professionals Opportunity to contribute to community health and environmental protection Potential for full-time employment upon graduation Up to a $5,000.00 bonus paid out at the successful completion of your internship Housing Assistance as needed Responsibilities Assist with landfill design, grading plans, and cell development Support environmental monitoring (e.g., groundwater, gas collection systems) Help prepare engineering reports and regulatory documentation Participate in site inspections and construction oversight Analyze data related to landfill performance and environmental impact Collaborate with operations on daily cover, leachate management, and compaction strategies Contribute to sustainability initiatives and long-term closure planning Other duties as assigned Qualifications Currently pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related field Basic understanding of landfill systems and environmental regulations (e.g., EPA, RCRA) Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Comfortable working in outdoor and field-based environments Excellent communication and teamwork abilities Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status. Waste Connections is an integrated solid waste services company that provides solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services in mostly exclusive and secondary markets. Our goal is to create an environment where self-directed, empowered employees strive to consistently fulfill our constituent commitments and seek to create positive impacts through interactions with customers, communities, and fellow employees. OUR PEOPLE MEAN EVERYTHING TO US Waste Connections is always working to protect the health of the communities we serve, and we are grateful for the hard work and dedication that you bring to your job every day. Working here means you are a safety-minded individual who is making important contributions on a daily basis that will make a positive impact on those around you. We appreciate that you are a person of integrity who takes pride in the work you do. Our Opportunities BUILD TALENT FROM WITHIN People who want to gain valuable professional experience will find that Waste Connections is a fantastic place to work. You’ll enjoy the opportunity for beneficial training and professional development opportunities that can help enhance your skills and lead the way to a more promising future. LET’S REALIZE YOUR GOALS TOGETHER Bring your passion to succeed and you’ll quickly discover that great opportunities are all around you. At Waste Connections, you’ll thrive if you are friendly, dedicated, and prefer a work hard/play hard culture that is focused on maintaining our reputation as the premier waste services company in the markets we serve. Bring your passion to succeed and you’ll quickly discover that great opportunities and people are all around you. We operate a highly decentralized structure, so we look for energetic individuals who can demonstrate individual initiative and creativity and prefer a work hard/play hard team environment and culture. At Waste Connections, diversity and inclusion are essential to our success. We hire and empower great, capable people from a wide variety of backgrounds and lead with our values. For more than 20 years, we have maintained a culture of safety, integrity and service to build a great place to work. Our culture is built on taking care of each other and the communities we serve.

Responsibilities

Assist with landfill design, grading plans, and cell development while supporting environmental monitoring and preparing engineering reports. Participate in site inspections and collaborate with operations on daily cover and leachate management.