About the role#
AtkinsRéalis is hiring an Environmental Sustainability Intern for the Summer 2027 term. This position is based on-site in Charlotte, North Carolina. You will work as part of our team to support sustainability initiatives and project documentation.
What you'll do#
- Support the management of the US Sustainability Management Action Plan.
- Collaborate with internal task leads to track action items related to sustainability goals.
- Collect, analyze, and interpret data to support sustainability objectives.
- Prepare reports, presentations, and internal documentation.
- Contribute to sustainability communications and project-related public materials.
- Manage document control and organization for project communications.
- Attend and document coordination meetings between the project team, clients, and government or local agencies.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Master’s level program is preferred, specifically in sustainability, environmental studies, environmental engineering, or a related field.
- Familiarity with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Environmental Impact Statements, and general environmental regulations.
- Coursework or project experience in sustainability, carbon accounting, or corporate social responsibility.
- Knowledge of sustainability frameworks like LEED or Envision, or experience with sustainable manufacturing, Lean, or Six Sigma.
- Familiarity with concepts such as carbon footprint calculation or lifecycle assessments.
- Strong technical writing and reporting abilities.
- Basic computer skills for data entry into spreadsheets and databases.
- Participation in campus or community sustainability initiatives.
Location & details#
- Location: Charlotte, North Carolina.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Compensation: $23 to $29 per hour, depending on skills and experience.
- Employment Type: Part-time, paid internship.
About AtkinsRéalis
AtkinsRéalis is an engineering services and nuclear organization based in Montreal. The company employs over 47,000 people. It focuses on infrastructure and energy systems. The firm operates as a public company.
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