Engineering Internship Summer 2026

Job description

ENGINEERING INTERNSHIP - Orange, TX

About Us: At Arcwood Environmental, we are more than just a company; we are pioneers in industrial waste management, committed to creating a cleaner, safer world.

Since our inception during the environmental movement of the 1970s, we've been at the forefront of solving complex environmental challenges.

Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana with a dedicated team of 2,000+ employees spread across the United States, we provide innovative and compliant solutions to thousands of clients in diverse industries. 

  Why Arcwood? 

• Impactful Work: Be part of a team that makes a real difference.
  
  Our comprehensive services range from hazardous waste management and emergency response to onsite support and technical solutions, allow us to solve our customers' waste challenges.
  
  We are part of the solution.

• Growth Opportunities: At Arcwood, your contribution is valued beyond your job title.
  
  We believe in the power of continuous learning and growth, encouraging every employee to expand their skills and take on new challenges. 

• Safety First: Your health and safety are our top priorities.
  
  We foster a culture where every employee is empowered to act safely and ensure the well-being of their colleagues.
  
  Our mantra is Safe and Compliant, Always. 

• Collaborative Environment: Together we can achieve much more.
  
  Join a supportive and dynamic team where your ideas and efforts are recognized and rewarded. 

  Our Commitment: We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and innovative workplace where every employee can thrive.

As part of our team, you will have the freedom to contribute your expertise wherever needed, ensuring the success of our mission to protect the environment. 

Our Vision: Our vision is to be the most trusted partner in the environmental services industry.

We put our customers first and deliver agile, sustainable, and innovative solutions.

We commit to nurturing top talent and creating lasting value for our customers, shareholders, communities, and the planet. 

 Arcwood Environmental is backed by the EQT Infrastructure VI fund, enhancing our capabilities, and expanding our reach.

EQT is a dynamic global investment powerhouse managing EUR 232 billion in assets (EUR 128 billion fee-generating).

With a focus on Private Capital and Real Assets, EQT owns and supports leading companies across Europe, Asia-Pacific

Our Ownership: Arcwood Environmental is backed by the EQT Infrastructure VI fund, enhancing our capabilities, and expanding our reach.

EQT is a dynamic global investment powerhouse managing EUR 232 billion in assets (EUR 128 billion fee-generating).

With a focus on Private Capital and Real Assets, EQT owns and supports leading companies across Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Americas, fostering sustainable growth, operational excellence, and market leadership.

This exciting ownership positions us for continued impacts and growth in the future.

Engineering Internship- Orange, TX

This internship opportunity with Arcwood Environmental is a 12-week program where you are immersed in your assigned department gaining real hands-on experience and participating in events with the intern cohort.

Essential Functions and Requirements

• Prioritizes health and safety by adhering to policies, processes, and maintaining safe practices at all times.
• As an Engineering intern, you may take on responsibility for assignments as a Process Engineer, Production Engineer, Project Engineer, or Maintenance & Reliability Engineer.
• Implement and lead production performance improvement projects, provide support to the engineering department in the various areas (safety/environment, quality, capacity, competitiveness).
• Analyze and improve current processes to improve environmental compliance, occupational/process safety and/or plant capacity.
• Implement and lead maintenance and reliability best practices.
• Coordination of project work, including supervision of contractors, for plant or location improvements in line with the site or location's capital project needs.
• Under the supervision of one or several project leaders, perform basic engineer responsibilities such as drafting, design, project management, plant layouts, research, data collection and documentation.

Education: Candidate must be a full-time enrolled, current Sophomore/Junior/Senior, pursuing a bachelor's degree in one of the following: Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics Engineering, required.

Overall GPA>2.7, with GPA in major >3.0

Other BS/MS majors that may be considered are Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering, and Computer Science.

Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Knowledge and demonstrated use of Microsoft Office software.
• Excited to learn new things and contribute quickly.
• Timely, positive and professional work habits required.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this job.
  
  Must be able to complete a minimum of 10 out of 12 weeks.

Benefits, Compensation, & Workforce Diversity: 

Arcwood offers competitive pay and bonus incentives.

Benefits include choice of medical, dental, and vision plans, flexible spending or health savings accounts, employee and dependent life insurance, short and long-term disability, 401(k) savings plan with 7% company match, and tuition reimbursement. 

Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans & Disabilities 

  A post-offer drug screen and background check will be required. 

Required Skill Profession

Engineers