2026 Graduate - Field Service Engineer

Overview

Veolia 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 innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation. Within this framework, Water Tech brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to addressing water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy challenges, pursuing a sustainable future.

Job Description

2026 Graduate - Field Service Engineer
Location: North East Italy
Required: DEGREE IN Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering or similar
Application Deadline: 19th April 2026
Salary:

Note : the term \"Graduate 2026\" refers to our program, not the year you are expected to have graduated.

Veolia is ready to launch our Graduate Recruitment Campaign for 2026. You will join us between July and October 2026 and complete our 1-year fully immersive graduate programme. This structured development journey leads to exciting long-term career opportunities across our global operations. This is a permanent position from day one, demonstrating our commitment to graduates\' long-term success and development. We invest in our future leaders by offering permanent contracts rather than fixed-term positions, enabling full focus on development and career growth. At the end of the 12-month program, comprehensive career conversations help determine the most suitable career path within Veolia. Our commitment to permanent employment reflects our confidence in our graduate program and our dedication to nurturing long-term talent and career progression.

We pride ourselves on our positive and inclusive culture that emphasises equality and collaboration. Veolia values diverse perspectives and encourages participation in DEI communities and related initiatives. You will be part of a network driving ecological transformation and making a meaningful impact on society and the environment through our work.

Our Graduate Program
Our commitment to developing talented employees includes:

• Structured training on both essential and technical skills
• Networking opportunities
• A dedicated support network of a Program Leader, Line Manager, Mentor, Coach, and HR Manager
• Experiential learning delivered monthly
• Four in-person workshops at key locations across Europe
• A Sustainability Challenge to develop entrepreneurial skills
• Regular reviews with your support network and feedback opportunities
• As a Graduate Field Service Engineer, you will provide on-site technical customer service across North East Italy, working with clients to optimize water treatment systems. You\'ll install and maintain chemical feed equipment, conduct water analysis, and act as a technical consultant, combining engineering expertise with customer relationship management to drive system performance improvements while developing technical and commercial skills in a heavy industrial environment.

Day-to-Day Duties and Learnings

• Install, service, and maintain chemical feed and water treatment equipment at customer sites across North East Italy
• Perform water analysis, collect samples, and interpret results to provide technical recommendations to customers
• Work with PLC controls, troubleshoot and repair pumps, instruments, and control panels
• Conduct preventive maintenance and calibrate feed pumps, controllers, and instrumentation
• Act as technical consultant and liaison with customer management, building strong client relationships
• Manage chemical inventory and maintain adequate supplies of spare parts, reagents, and sample containers
• Collaborate with Sales teams to identify new service opportunities and optimize value-generation plans
• Plan efficient weekly schedules, optimize service delivery, and ensure compliance with all safety policies and Italian laws

Qualifications

Ideal Skills and Experience:

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering or similar (essential)
• Fluent in English and Italian
• Other European languages are useful
• Possession of driving license (license B) required
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Google Workspace or similar platforms
• Willingness to travel regularly within assigned territory, including overnight stays

Additional Information

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.