About the role#
This co-op position supports the County of San Diego contract from January 2027 to August 2027. You will work 40 hours per week in a hybrid capacity based in San Diego, California. You will join Peraton professionals to modernize County services and reduce the environmental impact of local technology infrastructure.
What you'll do#
- Measure and reduce the environmental impact of County technology.
- Support emissions reporting and assess vendor sustainability.
- Analyze the energy footprint of AI workloads.
- Build dashboards to track progress toward climate goals.
- Apply AI to software design, development, and delivery processes.
What you'll need#
- US Citizenship.
- A high school diploma and some advanced level training.
- Current enrollment as an undergraduate or graduate student in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Sustainability, Data Science, or a related field.
- Completed coursework in greenhouse gas accounting, climate policy, or sustainability metrics.
- Data analysis skills using Excel or Python.
- Familiarity with the GHG Protocol, including Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions.
- Knowledge of California climate disclosure policy.
- Experience with dashboard tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
- Interest in the environmental impact of AI and cloud computing.
Location & details#
- Location: San Diego, California.
- Terms: Winter 2027 and Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: Hybrid.
- Compensation: $28 to $38 per hour.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
About Peraton
Peraton is a technology company based in Reston, Virginia. Founded in 2017, the firm provides services in space, intelligence, defense, and cybersecurity. It employs over 13,000 people and maintains multiple office locations across the United States. The company focuses on engineering, software development, and network infrastructure.
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