2026 Internship - Sustainability - Facilities & Maintenance

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory•Laurel, MD

4d•$23 - $48

About The Position

Are you interested in helping shape the future of electric vehicle infrastructure and sustainable campus transportation? Do you enjoy structuring complex information, building implementation plans, and turning big-picture sustainability goals into actionable roadmaps? If you’re pursuing a degree in sustainability, environmental engineering, urban planning, engineering, economics, or a related field and want to gain experience in sustainability planning and infrastructure strategy, we’d love to have you join our team! We are seeking an intern to help us develop a campus-wide Electric Vehicle (EV) Master Plan that provides a clear, phased, and financially informed path for EV charging deployment. As a member of our team, you’ll contribute to building a structured implementation approach that aligns infrastructure investments with fleet electrification goals, parking demand, utility capacity, and long-term sustainability objectives. You will be joining a hardworking team of engineers and planners who collaborate across facilities, utilities, and sustainability functions to deliver practical, forward-looking solutions. We are passionate about responsible energy use, carbon reduction, and resilient infrastructure. Our team is committed to thoughtful planning, data-driven decision making, and cross-functional collaboration. We strive to foster an environment of learning, initiative, and professional growth. Our team values analytical thinking, organization, and clear communication. As a member of our team... Your primary responsibility will be supporting the development of a multi-year EV charging infrastructure master plan and implementation roadmap.

Requirements

Are pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in sustainability, environmental engineering, urban planning, engineering, economics, or a related field
Have a passion for sustainable infrastructure, transportation electrification, and advancing practical, data driven climate solutions
Have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
Hold U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status, as required to access APL's facilities and networks, subject to applicable laws.
Requires valid state-of-residence driver’s license in good standing

Nice To Haves

Have strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to structure complex information into clear, actionable plans
Have familiarity with sustainability concepts, EV infrastructure, or energy systems
Have proficiency in Excel or similar tools for scheduling, data organization, and cost analysis
Have strong written and verbal communication skills and can clearly convey technical information
Are comfortable working independently while collaborating effectively with cross functional teams

Responsibilities

Assist in developing a multi-year EV charging infrastructure master plan
Build implementation schedules and timelines aligned with campus priorities and constraints
Support order-of-magnitude cost estimates for EV infrastructure deployment, including equipment, installation, and utility upgrades
Compile and analyze data related to fleet electrification, parking demand, and utility capacity
Research best practices, standards, and peer institution approaches to EV planning
Prepare summary materials, visuals, and briefing documents for leadership and project teams
Operate APL Vehicles(service vans/trucks) to travel across campus