Continuous Improvement Internship

Description

Job Summary: ACCIONA is seeking a Continuous Improvement Intern to support economic analysis of projects, planning, standardization, and area management. Key Highlights: 1. You will join project teams from day one. 2. Be guided by experts who will help you develop your skills. 3. Contribute to designing a better planet and sustainable development. **We are a global company, a leader in developing regenerative infrastructure that generates a positive impact on society. Our workforce—comprising over 65,000 professionals across more than 40 countries on five continents—contributes to our mission of designing a better planet. We seek individuals who want to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the world’s greatest challenges, including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity. Join us in pursuing solutions for a sustainable future.** Through ACCIONA’s Internship Program, you will join teams that involve you in projects from day one, guided by experts who help you develop your skills and participate in the daily operations of a global company. ACCIONA, through its Facility Services division, seeks an intern for its Continuous Improvement team within the Technical Department of its Madrid office.**Job Description** ### **Responsibilities:** ### **1. Economic Analysis of Improvement Projects:** * Support estimation of savings and return on investment (ROI) derived from Lean/Six Sigma initiatives. * Assist in preparing economic-financial dashboards (FTE, annual savings, etc.). * Participate in tracking implementation costs and identifying budget deviations. ### **2. Planning and Monitoring of Actions:** * Support temporal planning of projects (timelines, Gantt charts, progress milestones). * Update and monitor tasks in collaborative tools (Monday.com or others). * Track deadline compliance and report progress to the project manager. ### **3. Collaboration on Standardization and Documentation:** * Participate in drafting procedures, templates, and records associated with improvement projects. * Support document management for the area (tracking files, presentations, databases). ### **4. Cross-Functional Support to Area Management:** * Provide administrative support in coordinating team activities, trainings, and meetings. * Collaborate on internal communication initiatives and dissemination of continuous improvement culture. ### **Conditions:** * Duration: 6 months * Paid internship * Location: Madrid **Candidate Requirements** * Final-year undergraduate student in Industrial Organization Engineering or related field, or enrolled in a qualifying Master’s program. * Advanced English proficiency * Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite **What We Expect From You** We seek individuals with high potential, strong teamwork ability, and motivation to grow within an international company. If you believe this describes you and are looking to advance your career in a field that delivers a positive impact on the planet, you’ve come to the right place… we want you on our team! *We are a company that values diversity as a source of talent and therefore work to foster an inclusive environment promoting respect, belonging, and commitment—ensuring all individuals can participate on equal footing. We invite everyone to apply, regardless of origin, circumstances, background, or personal condition. ACCIONA has received the Top Employer certification for 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024, recognizing the Company as one of the best employers in Spain.*