2027 Summer Intern - Environmental Engineer

Job Description

The Team: 

The Environmental Operations Team consists of highly trained environmental professionals who serve as a first line resource for our manufacturing and non-manufacturing business partners. We are proficient at implementing robust environmental and sustainability practices into daily business decisions and operations in order to comply with applicable environmental laws and regulations while fostering community connection. We work collaboratively with our service suppliers, community partners, regulatory agencies, environmental consultants, and legal staff. 

What You’ll Do:   
At GM we are committed to creating places that people want to be. As an environmental engineering intern, you will work closely with the facility environmental engineer(s) developing an understanding of environmental compliance in automotive manufacturing and non-manufacturing operations. You will be a part of project implementation and continuous improvement of various water, waste, and air programs. We are committed to developing innovative solutions to various environmental challenges as we advance towards GM’s vision of Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions, and Zero Congestions.

How You’ll Make an Impact:  

You will work cross functionally with diverse groups to create and implement best-in-class, sustainable solutions to improve environmental compliance and sustainability across the site.  

Examples may include: 

• Supporting/implementing Zero Waste projects to drive GM’s vision of Zero, Zero, Zero 

• Assisting with compliance reporting (air, water, waste) 

• Conducting compliance inspections  

• Identifying/supporting process improvements to reduce environmental impacts of operational processes 

• Coordinating/assisting with wildlife habitat and community outreach projects 

Possible Work Locations:     

• Warren, MI

• Orion, MI

• Rochester, NY

• Grand Rapids, MI

• Flint, MI

• Detroit, MI

• Charlotte, NC

Required Qualifications:     

• Pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in one of the following areas:  Environmental Engineering, Environmental Health or Science, Chemical Engineering, or Sustainability

• Must be graduating between December 2027 and May 2029

• Able to work fulltime, 40 hours per week 

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Outstanding interpersonal and relationship management skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with varying levels of the organization     

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to impart complex subjects to a wider audience     

• Emerging partnership and collaboration skills and ability to learn from and share knowledge with co-workers in a fast-paced environment     

• High level of integrity, ability to deal with ambiguity, take initiative/self-directed     

• Evidence of strong character with integrity, honesty, accountability, and trust     

• Consistently demonstrates innovative thinking that is customer-centric     

GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)   

Work Arrangement:    

Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to their assigned work location on a full-time basis. 

Each successful candidate will be offered an onsite role at a specific location. Candidate location preferences are considered but cannot be guaranteed.

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us 

We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Benefits Overview

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