Product Sustainability Internship

Xylem • Columbia, WA

7d

About The Position

Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions. Xylem is seeking a Product Sustainability Intern to join our Sustainability team. In this role, you will focus on improving specific parts of our data collection processes to support our supply chain and engineering functions. This work will equip our teams with the data and insights needed to establish baselines for key sustainability and circularity metrics. Responsibilities will include mapping the current state, collaborating with multiple internal stakeholders to identify required data points and process improvements, and developing standardized workflows and templates—always keeping data resolution, accuracy, and usefulness at the center. Optional extension: As a second part of the internship, you may apply the collected data to develop product‑level sustainability metrics. Xylem Internships typically last 10–12 weeks and are an opportunity to get hands‑on, professional experience while making a lasting contribution to Xylem as an organization. Our internship program is intended to create a pipeline of talented undergraduate students who are interested in a career in the water innovation technology industry. Interns are our primary talent pool for all full‑time early career positions and rotational programs. This Internship is a great opportunity to learn more about Xylem and see if a career in water technology is right for you. The hourly rate for an intern is dependent on a variety of factors including major, year in school, and geographic location. In this role, you may spend time reviewing existing sustainability data and workflows, meeting with engineers and supply chain partners to understand data needs, analyzing and validating datasets, and developing documentation or templates that improve future reporting. You will also have opportunities to prepare presentations, share insights with stakeholders, and contribute to meaningful product sustainability and circular economy initiatives that support Xylem’s mission to solve water challenges around the world. Xylem does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world. At Xylem, you'll not only contribute to solving water issues but also have the chance to make a difference through our paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark. We prioritize our employees' well-being through inclusion and belonging as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERG). Proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (including disability and veterans) and Affirmative Action workplace, Xylem fosters an inclusive environment free from discrimination or harassment. Please note that the information in this job description outlines the general nature of the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties. Xylem is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to enable all employees to perform their essential job functions. We reserve the right to modify this job description and assign additional duties as needed. Embrace the opportunity to be part of Xylem's transformative journey in shaping the future of water technology!

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Sustainability, Industrial Engineering, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• Open to early‑career candidates seeking hands‑on industry experience in product sustainability and circular economy initiatives.
• Interest in circular economy principles, product sustainability, and end‑of‑life strategies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and basic data analysis tools; familiarity with Power BI or other visualization tools is a plus.
• Understanding of data management concepts and ability to work with structured and unstructured data.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for working with cross‑functional teams.
• Ability to document processes clearly and develop standardized templates.
• Self‑motivated, organized, and able to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.
• Curious mindset with a willingness to learn and contribute to sustainability initiatives.

Nice To Haves

• Basic knowledge of life cycle assessment (LCA) or sustainability metrics is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Map Current State Processes Document existing workflows related to end‑of‑life data collection and circular economy initiatives. Identify gaps, inconsistencies, and inefficiencies in current data handling practices.
• Data Collection & Analysis Collaborate with supply chain, engineering, procurement, and sustainability teams to define required data points for end‑of‑life and circularity metrics. Gather, validate, and organize data from internal systems and key stakeholders, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Process Improvement Recommend enhancements to data collection and management processes to improve resolution, consistency, and usability. Develop standardized templates, tools, and guidelines to support future data collection and reporting.
• Stakeholder Engagement Coordinate with cross‑functional teams to ensure alignment on data needs, assumptions, and process improvements. Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to relevant stakeholders.
• Documentation & Reporting Create structured and easy‑to-use documentation of improved processes, including workflows and templates. Prepare summary reports and presentations to share progress, insights, and recommended next steps.
• Optional Extension: Product‑Level Metrics Apply collected data to calculate and report product‑level sustainability metrics (e.g., recyclability, material recovery rates). Support development of dashboards or tools for ongoing metric tracking.

Benefits

• paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark
• inclusion and belonging as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
• Equal Employment Opportunity (including disability and veterans) and Affirmative Action workplace

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees