Engineering Sustainability Graduate Intern

Vertiv•Columbus, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Vertiv Core Engineering in Westerville, OH is seeking an Engineering Sustainability Intern to support PRODUCT-related sustainability initiatives. This role will assist in various sustainability efforts within Core Engineering, focusing on technical product-related initiatives globally. The intern will contribute to reducing product-related emissions, distinct from corporate sustainability reporting, worker justice, or community programs related to buildings. Technical skills are essential for this position.

Requirements

Experience in Environmental Engineering, Sustainability related Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical), Carbon Accounting, or a related field.
Ability to balance a passion for Sustainability with technical skills and an understanding of corporate operations to drive emissions reductions.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Basic knowledge of sustainability principles, frameworks, and standards.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Power BI).
Quick Learner and Result-oriented by providing quality detailed deliverables.
Understanding the difference between Product Operating Emissions and Product Embodied Emissions.
Ability to rapidly switch from one project to another as priorities change.

Nice To Haves

Preferred knowledge of sustainability reporting standards (e.g., ISO 14040, 14044 & 14025) utilized for Environmental Product Declarations.
Familiarity with Life Cycle Carbon Assessment is a plus.

Responsibilities

Identify and collaborate with suppliers, vendors, and internal Vertiv teams to find and promote sustainable materials, procurement supply chains, and document manufacturing processes.
Develop systems to archive and analyze data for product sustainability reports, which are audited by third parties and provided to customers.
Assist in developing new AI tools to expedite product reporting.
Participate in training sessions to educate Vertiv product designers and material procurement teams globally on sustainability implementation.
Collect, analyze, and validate PRODUCT sustainability-related data, including Bill of Materials, energy usage, waste, and emissions documentation from suppliers.
Understand customer requirements for sustainable materials and practices, and reporting timelines.
Understand documentation required by standards such as ISO 14040/14044 and Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) in compliance with ISO 14025.
Understand the reporting requirements of the EU’s new Digital Product Passport Standard for publishing Product Carbon Footprints and absence of Toxins and PFAS.
Assist in archiving, analyzing, and digitally publishing data via QR codes for products and packaging.
Assist in calculating carbon footprints and identifying carbon emissions reduction strategies.
Conduct Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) for products and processes.
Support environmental impact assessments for projects.