OverviewVeolia is a global leader in environmental services, operating across five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia designs and implements solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation. Water Tech brings together professionals to tackle challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy.VEOLIA GRADUATE PROGRAM 2026 — Chemical Engineer. Location: Padua, Italy. Application deadline: 19th April 2026. This is a permanent position from day one with a 1-year fully immersive graduate programme that leads to long-term career opportunities across Veolia's global operations.Job DescriptionLocation: Padua, ItalyRequired: Degree in Engineering (preferably Environmental, Chemical, or related fields)Salary: Note: the term "Graduate 2026" refers to our program, not the year you are expected to have graduated.Veolia will launch its Graduate Recruitment Campaign for 2026. You will join between July and October 2026 and complete a 1-year immersive graduate programme. The program provides structured development and long-term career opportunities across Veolia's operations.This is a permanent position from day one, demonstrating the company's commitment to graduates' long-term success and development. We invest in future leaders by offering permanent contracts rather than fixed-term positions to provide job security and enable focus on development and growth.At the end of the 12-month graduate program, comprehensive career conversations help identify the most suitable career path within Veolia. Veolia's commitment to permanent employment reflects confidence in the program and a track record of graduate retention and progression. We maintain a positive, inclusive culture that emphasizes equality and collaboration and support DEI initiatives.Our Graduate Program develops talented employees through:Structured training on essential and technical skillsNetworking opportunitiesA dedicated support network of a Program Leader, Line Manager, Mentor, Coach, and HR ManagerExperiential learning delivered on a monthly basisFour in-person workshops at key locations across EuropeA Sustainability Challenge to develop entrepreneurial skillsRegular reviews with your support network and feedback opportunitiesRole Scope and Day-to-DayAs a Graduate Chemical Engineer, you will manage water treatment projects from feasibility through commissioning, working closely with the Engineering team. You will conduct site inspections, operate treatment plants, and perform chemical-physical water analyses while monitoring critical process parameters. This role provides hands-on experience in project coordination, plant maintenance management, and client relationship building, forming a solid foundation for an engineering career in environmental sustainability.Day-to-Day Duties And LearningsManage complete project lifecycles from feasibility studies through to implementation and commissioning of water treatment facilitiesCoordinate project execution phases while maintaining client relationships and ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standardsConduct site inspections and technical surveys to assess water treatment requirements and plant performanceOperate water treatment plants and perform chemical-physical analyses to ensure optimal performanceMonitor analytical and process parameters continuously to maintain treatment efficiency and compliance standardsPlan and manage ordinary and extraordinary plant maintenance activities, including scheduling and supervision of interventionsCollaborate with the Engineering team to provide technical support and contribute to design and optimization projectsInterpret technical documentation and apply water treatment technologies to solve complex environmental challengesQualificationsIdeal Skills and Experience:Degree in Engineering (preferably Environmental, Chemical, or related fields) (essential)Fluent in English and ItalianOther European languages are usefulStrong analytical and problem-solving capabilitiesExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsProficiency in Google Workspace or similar platformsWillingness to travelKnowledge of, or interest in, water treatment technologies and chemical-physical parameters desirableAbility to read and interpret technical documentationDriver's license BAdditional InformationAs an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.#J-18808-Ljbffr