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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Stakeholder Coordination
- Coordinate with Facility Management teams, consultants, contractors, and cross-functional departments.
- Participate in meetings, workshops, and site inspections as relevant.
- 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.
- 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.
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.
