Chanel Engineering Intern – Sustainable Development Project Studies
- Location
- CompiègneHauts-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Posted
- Mar 17, 2026
About Chanel
Chanel is an iconic French luxury house renowned for excellence across fashion, accessories, fragrance and beauty. Privately owned and internationally recognized for craftsmanship and creativity, the brand combines heritage savoir‑faire with ongoing investment in product innovation and sustainability across its supply chains.
Chanel Parfums Beauté internship in Compiègne: 6-month sustainable development engineering project for fifth-year engineering students.
Role & Responsibilities
- Identify, qualify, and develop new decarbonization pathways focusing on reduced gas and energy consumption
- Characterize rainwater for potential industrial applications and resource optimization
- Conduct technological and regulatory monitoring aligned with Net Zero commitments
- Propose innovative solutions in continuous improvement and corporate social responsibility
- Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams within an industrial transformation environment
- Synthesize findings and formalize recommendations in written and oral reports
Qualifications
- Fifth-year engineering student with specialization in energy, environment, or sustainable development
- Demonstrated autonomy and natural curiosity
- Strong organizational rigor and priority management
- Analytical capability for complex data and situations
- Clear written and oral communication skills
- Collaborative team orientation across diverse stakeholders
- Proactive mindset and change management capability
Skills
Experience
Fifth-year engineering school enrollment required; specialty in energy, environment, or sustainable development preferred.
Education
Fifth-year engineering degree (Grande École d'Ingénieur or equivalent) with specialization in energy, environment, or sustainable development.
Workplace
This position is based in Compiègne, Hauts-de-France, France, within easy reach of Paris.
Culture
Chanel fosters a culture of meticulous craftsmanship, creative excellence and long‑term thinking. Teams combine technical rigour with aesthetic sensitivity, working collaboratively across disciplines to uphold product quality while advancing sustainability ambitions.
About Cerulean
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