Wood Procurement (Forestry) Intern

Raleigh, NCOnsiteInternshipJunior / Entry-levelPosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

rising junior or senior
Forestry major
positive attitude
team setting
self-sufficient
results-driven
quick learner
analytic skills
problem-solving skills
Microsoft Office

Nice to have

fiber reception
chipping capacity
financially beneficial

Role summary

Enviva is seeking a Wood Procurement Intern for the summer of 2026 to support its Wood Procurement team. This internship is ideal for Forestry majors and offers hands-on experience in fiber purchasing for pellet production. The intern will work with a mentor to develop communication, problem-solving, and project management skills, participating in various team activities, field visits, and plant operations. Responsibilities include assessing fiber procurement projects and providing financially beneficial recommendations. Requirements include being a rising junior or senior in Forestry, strong communication skills, ability to work independently and in a team, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

The Enviva team is driven by our shared vision for a renewable energy future. We are a fast-growing, purpose-driven, global energy company specializing in delivering sustainable wood bioenergy solutions. We are the world’s largest producer of sustainable wood pellets, which provide a low-carbon alternative to fossil fuels.

About the position

The Wood Procurement Intern at Enviva will support the Wood Procurement team during the summer of 2026. This internship is designed for students majoring in Forestry, providing hands-on experience in wood procurement processes, including purchasing fiber to support pellet production and integration of fiber into the pellet production process. The intern will work closely with a mentor to develop skills in communication, problem-solving, and project management while participating in various intern activities, field visits, and plant/site operations.

Responsibilities

Work alongside assigned mentor to grow and learn in the Wood Procurement field

Complete assessment of specified fiber procurement project area (fiber reception or chipping capacity)

Engage with Fiber team members and Operations to understand

Effectively communicate with cross-functional team and stakeholder

Participate in intern activities, volunteer opportunities, and field trips, as scheduled

Provide recommendations and tangible actions that will be most financially beneficial fiber to Enviva’s/Plant’s respective overall P&L

Requirements

Must be a rising junior or senior majoring in Forestry

Good communicator in both written and verbal formats, with a positive attitude

Ability to work independently and within a team setting

Self-sufficient, results-driven, and quick learner with keen attention to detail

Good analytic and problem-solving skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

This position is not eligible for visa support.

EEO Statement

Enviva is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity (EEO) in any term, condition or privilege of employment. Enviva does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, uniform service member, genetic information or any other status protected by law. Enviva complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which we operate.

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