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Summer Intern - Information Technology

Covanta
United States, New Jersey, Florham Park
Jan 22, 2026

Who we are

For more than 40 years, Reworld has been a leader in sustainable waste solutions, providing our customers with innovative solutions that help them achieve carbon-negative outcomes.

Our Vision

Reworld is leading the charge to a carbon-negative future through revolutionary sustainable materials management solutions that reduce, reuse, recycle and reimagine waste for the benefit of society and the environment.

Our Business

Reworld partners with businesses by offering cutting-edge engineering and innovative solutions, to help customers reduce, reuse, recycle and recover value from waste streams and meet or exceed their sustainability goals.

Our Value

Reworld's differentiator comes from our ecosystem of technology, facilities and partnerships, trusted by the world's largest organizations to reimagine waste management for a smarter, more sustainable world.

All that we're missing is you. Apply today!

About the role

Our Data & Analytics team is on a mission to turn wellmanaged information into real business value.As a summer intern you'll join a highenergy, fastpaced group of data professionals and get handson experience with data science, visualization, and dataarchitecture projects. You'll learn how to apply modern analytics tools while contributing to realworld solutions that help Reworld innovate.

What You'll Do:

  • Collaborate on MiniProjects- Work sidebyside with senior analysts to explore business problems, gather data, and prototype analytical solutions.

  • Data Exploration & Requests- Help identify and request data from internal and external sources (SQL databases, APIs, simple IoT feeds, spreadsheets).

  • Assist with ETL Basics- Support the build and testing of simple extracttransformload pipelines for structured data (e.g., CSV, Excel) and get exposure to handling unstructured files.

  • ToolBased Analysis- Use Python (or R) and libraries such as pandas, scikitlearn, and NLTK to clean data, perform basic statistical analysis, and create quick visual insights.

  • Visualization Support- Build dashboards or static reports in Power BI or MicroStrategy to communicate findings to business partners.

  • Present Findings- Prepare short presentations or written summaries that explain your work in plain language for nontechnical audiences.

  • Mentorship & Growth- Attend weekly mentor sessions, technical brownbag talks, and team "innovation labs" to expand your skill set.

Who You Are:

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree (Junior or Senior) in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field.

  • Coursework in programming (Python or R), databases (SQL), statistics, and basic machinelearning concepts.

  • Ability to clean, explore, and visualize data; comfort with numerical reasoning and simple statistical tests.

  • Motivated self-starter who is passionate about sustainability and interested in learning more about innovative waste solutions.

  • Strong communicator who thrives in a collaborative, safety-oriented environment.

Technical Skills:

  • Basic proficiency in Python (or R)

  • Familiarity with pandas, NumPy, or similar datahandling libraries

  • Introductory knowledge of scikitlearn, NLTK, or TensorFlow (nice to have)

  • Experience with SQL (SELECT queries)

  • Exposure to Power BI, MicroStrategy, or Qlik (even from class projects)

About Reworld's Internship Program

During your internship, you can expect to:

  • Work alongside experienced professionals and leaders who are shaping the future of sustainable waste solutions.

  • Explore Reworld's service lines and see how we turn innovative ideas into real environmental impact.

  • Participate in leadership sessions, skill-building workshops, facility tours, and networking opportunities designed to support your professional growth.

2026 Internship Start Dates

  • Tuesday, May 26, 2026

  • Monday, June 8, 2026

Pay Rate:

Competitive hourly rates

All Reworld positions require a candidate's ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the role while upholding Reworld's Values, including (but not limited to) contributing to a safe and inclusive workplace, delivering results through trust, and building breakthrough capabilities.

Please note that Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

Our DEI Commitment

Reworld 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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Attention Staffing Agencies & Search Firms

Reworld may sometimesselectively collaborate with staffing agencies and search firms (Agencies). Reworld will only consider candidates from Agencies with whom a signed agreement and a duly authorized work order (for a specific role)has been duly executed. Any unsolicited candidate submissions or candidate submissions from Agencies that do not meet these criteria, will be deemed invalid and ineligible for any fees.

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