2026 Graduate - AI Accelerator – Strategic Growth

Veolia is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all 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 tackling the world’s most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy. Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future.

VEOLIA GRADUATE PROGRAM 2026

AI Accelerator – Strategic Growth

Location: Søborg, Denmark

Required: DEGREE IN Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, or related field 

Application Deadline: 19th April 2026

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

Veolia are 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 unwavering commitment to our graduates' long-term success and development. We believe in investing in our future leaders by offering permanent contracts rather than fixed-term positions, providing our graduates with job security and peace of mind from the start. This approach allows you to fully focus on your development and career growth.

At the end of the 12-month graduate program, we conduct comprehensive career conversations with each graduate to explore their strengths, interests, and aspirations. This discussion helps determine the most suitable career path within our company. Our commitment to permanent employment reflects our confidence in our graduate program and our dedication to nurturing long-term talent. It also demonstrates our strong track record of graduate retention and career progression within Veolia.

We pride ourselves on our positive and inclusive culture that emphasises equality and collaboration rather than focusing on hierarchy. At Veolia, our employees' diverse perspectives are encouraged and valued. Joining us means you will participate in our thriving DEI communities and related initiatives.

Veolia has a meaningful purpose where you'll be part of something bigger than just a job; you'll be part of a network driving ecological transformation and making a meaningful impact on society and the environment through our work.

Our Graduate Program is our commitment to developing talented employees through:

• 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 on a monthly basis
• Four times in-person workshops at key locations at our operations across Europe
• A Sustainability Challenge to develop your entrepreneurial skills
• Regular reviews with your support network - and a great chance for feedback

As a Graduate AI Accelerator – Strategic Growth, you will accelerate the development and deployment of responsible, high-impact AI initiatives across Water Tech Europe. Working at the intersection of innovation, data, and environmental impact, you'll act as a catalyst within the Strategic Growth team, contributing to use case design, experimentation, and value delivery. This role offers exceptional exposure to a fully international environment, turning emerging AI technologies into tangible business value that enhances sustainability, efficiency, and customer outcomes.

Day-to-Day Duties and Learnings:

• Collaborate with the AI Core Team and AI Community (60+ FTEs) to co-develop and prototype AI solutions that create measurable business value
• Support the execution of SPECAVs (Smallest Possible Effort Creating AI Value), pilots, and AI agents in domains like computer vision, predictive analytics, and service co-pilots
• Translate data into actionable insights through exploratory data analysis and collaboration with subject matter experts
• Actively contribute to customer-driven AI initiatives to improve operational performance and solution differentiation
• Assist with AI reporting, training program support, and impact measurement across the organization
• Stay up to date on emerging AI technologies and support knowledge sharing across Water Tech Europe
• Work within the Strategic Growth function while delivering value across the entire Water Tech Europe business
• Communicate technical AI concepts effectively to non-technical audiences and cross-functional teams

Ideal Skills and Experience:

• Degree in Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, or related field (preferred Master's level) (essential)
• Fluent in English, and Danish
• Other European languages are useful
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Google Workspace or similar platforms
• Willingness to travel
• Programming skills and hands-on experience with Generative AI tools or frameworks (e.g., LLM fine-tuning, prompt engineering)
• Strong academic exposure to AI/ML methods such as natural language processing, predictive modeling, or computer vision

What are the benefits?

Join a strong professional environment with excellent development opportunities and great colleagues. We value both expertise and team spirit - with active employee associations offering sports, Friday bar, beer brewing, art, and more. Benefits include canteen facilities, health insurance, massage scheme (gross salary arrangement), attractive employee share program, and various discount schemes.

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