Summer 2024 Intern, Business

Who we are

For more than 40 years, Covanta has been at the forefront of sustainable materials management, providing companies and communities world-class waste and resource solutions.

Through our diverse and scalable full-service capabilities, we're leading the charge to a carbon-negative future-reducing, reusing, recycling and reimagining waste for the benefit of both people and planet.

Our differentiator comes from our vast ecosystem of technology, facilities, and partnerships, trusted by the world's largest organizations to solve their most pressing environmental challenges, and achieve their most ambitious environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals.

All that we're missing is you. Join us today!!

Our values

Diversity, inclusivity, engagement-these are the values that help us foster a strong sense of community within Covanta. By embracing the unique talents, perspectives, and experiences of our employees, we cultivate an environment that embraces teamwork, encourages open dialogue, and provides opportunities for growth.

About the role

As a Reworld intern, you will work on projects that have a real impact on sustainability. Students with a genuine interest in developing a career in renewable energy, sustainability, and waste to energy technology are encouraged to apply!

What You'll Do:

• Create meaningful reports to drive business insights on potential merger and acquisition (M&A) projects
• Development of valuation models and their continuous innovation and improvement for the use and ease of interpretation by team members and executives
• Perform integrated revenue/expense analysis and recommend actions through analysis, interpreting data, and making ROI or comparative analyses
• Develop projections, reports, and presentations of the impact of a mergers and acquisitions on the organization
• Prepare required documentation and perform financial forecasting and modeling
• Identify trends and developments in competitive environments and present findings
• Work with data source providers and technology teams to ensure that key decision data is accurate, automated and timely
• Manage competing priorities and provide level-headed guidance during unexpected events
• Assist with project management activities and ad hoc projects

Who You Are:

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in Economics, Technology or related discipline.
• Strong financial analysis, valuation and modeling skills
• Demonstrated financial acumen and/or analytical experience including familiarity with concepts of forecasting, valuations, and/or data interpretation and analysis
• Experience demonstrating problem solving and root cause analysis
• Highly analytical, detail-oriented and strong business sense; proven ability to develop new ideas, creative solutions and demonstrated experience implementing such mechanisms
• Ability to meet tight deadlines, prioritize workload and achieve effective results in a fast-paced, dynamic, ever-growing and often ambiguous environment; effective multi-tasking skills are vital
• Insightful, consistent and considerate communication skills, both verbal and written. Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization
• Desire to work in a small-team start-up environment with frequent exposure to senior leadership

About Reworld's Internship Program:

During your internship, you can expect to:

• Work with industry experts and gain valuable knowledge, develop new skills, and establish a network of mentors and business contacts.
• Learn all about Waste to Energy operations at the company.
• Participate in leadership talks, skill building workshops, facility tours, and networking events.

2024 Internship Start Dates:

• May 28, 2024
• June 10, 2024

Pay Rate:

Competitive hourly rates

Our DEI Commitment

Covanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an Affirmative Action Program (AAP), and will not discriminate against any qualified applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and/or intellectual disabilities), veteran status, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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