About this role
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.
Other facts
About Waste Connections
Pick your destination. We’ll help you get there. That’s how we’ve been growing our local teams and our national recognition for more than 20 years. Our culture is rooted in the idea that our leaders are here to serve our employees. That means wherever you’re headed on your journey – to a new role, to a better lifestyle, or simply to those moments on the job that stick with you – rest assured, we’ll be traveling along with you.
We are Waste Connections, an integrated services company that provides solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services to local residents and businesses throughout the U.S. and Canada. We’re proud to be a different kind of company with a different kind of culture. One where self-directed, empowered employees have our trust and full support to realize their potential as they strive to make a bigger and better impact on their communities and careers every day.
What you'll do
- 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.
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