Sustainability Engineer Intern

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About the Role

Interns will support sustainability initiatives across buildings, campus environments, and organizational operations. You will work on cross-disciplinary, data-driven sustainability projects involving resource efficiency, decarbonization, green building standards, and stakeholder engagement. The role emphasizes ownership and leadership in proposing new sustainability initiatives derived from your own analysis.

Responsibilities

* Sustainability Project Support
* Assist in planning and coordinating sustainability projects including but not limited to Solar Energy, Waste Management, Water Conservation, and Green Landscape initiatives.
* Support monitoring project progress to ensure alignment with timelines, budgets, and quality requirements.

* Sustainability Innovation & Project Proposal Leadership
* Conduct independent research and data-driven analysis on environmental performance, resource consumption trends, and emerging sustainable technologies.
* Identify opportunities for improvement or innovation based on patterns, inefficiencies, and benchmarking against international best practices.
* Develop concept notes, project proposals, or pilot ideas addressing decarbonization, energy optimization, waste reduction, circular economy, or climate adaptation.
* Present findings and recommendations to Sustainability/ESG leadership and relevant stakeholders in an evidence-based format.
* Lead small-scale pilot testing (where applicable) under supervision, and prepare feasibility studies and impact assessments.
* Take ownership of at least one signature initiative during the internship, demonstrating leadership and solution-oriented thinking.

* Data Analysis & Environmental Performance
* Collect and analyze data on energy consumption, water usage, waste generation, and greenhouse gas emissions (Scopes 1-3).
* Assist in defining Sustainability KPIs and proposing improvement measures based on quantitative insights.
* Build monthly dashboards and track progress against targets.
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* Sustainability Standards & Green Building
* Technical consultants for LEED, TREES, and WELL Building Standard.
* For future sustainable practices and certifications, support the drafting and review of sustainability policies, action plans, and gap analyses aligned with international standards.
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* Reporting & Communication
* Contribute to Sustainability Reports and Energy Reports and prepare weekly/monthly progress summaries for management.
* Create clear presentations and visualizations tailored to technical and non-technical audiences.
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* Stakeholder Coordination
* Coordinate with Facility Management teams, consultants, contractors, and cross-functional departments.
* Participate in meetings, workshops, and site inspections as relevant.
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* Awareness & Organizational Culture
* Assist in developing and delivering training content on Energy Saving, Waste Segregation, and Green Office practices.
* Contribute to building a sustainability culture across Facilities and the broader organization.
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* Additional Responsibilities
* Serve as a central point of contact for assigned sustainability tasks.
* Support responses to corporate sustainability assessments and external evaluations.
* Handle other tasks as assigned to support overall project success.
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Qualifications

We welcome interns ( international students ) from universities with strong sustainability programs. Typical fields of study include:

* Environmental Engineering / Science
* Environmental Management & Policy
* Energy / Mechanical / Electrical Engineering
* Industrial Engineering
* Sustainability Studies
* Green Technology & Climate Innovation

Required Skills

* Knowledge of ISO 14001, GHG Protocol, SDGs, LCA, and ESG reporting frameworks
* Interest in green building standards (LEED, WELL, TREES, BREEM, CASBEE, DGNB)
* Strong analytical and communication abilities

Preferred Skills

Additional preferred skills:

* Knowledge of ISO 14001, GHG Protocol, SDGs, LCA, and ESG reporting frameworks
* Interest in green building standards (LEED, WELL, TREES, BREEM, CASBEE, DGNB)
* Strong analytical and communication abilities

Pay range and compensation package

Internship Duration: 4 - 6 months

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity