Sustainability Intern, Summer 2026

Rückbauanlage Gundremmingen • Austin, TX

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

Are you passionate about sustainability and eager to contribute to the clean energy transition? Join RWE Clean Energy’s Sustainability team and help shape the future of renewable energy. As part of our Strategy department, the Sustainability team drives our sustainability strategy and ensures our ESG reporting and compliance. As a Sustainability Summer Intern 2026 , you’ll support strategic projects around circular economy and climate action, and the continuous improvement of our reporting processes. In your internship, you will apply principles of corporate sustainability and strategic management. If you’re excited about renewable energy and have a background in sustainability management, business, economics, or a related field, we are looking forward to your application!

Requirements

• Academic background (undergrad/ grad student) with one of the following or related concentrations: sustainability management, environmental science, social policy, business or economics
• Demonstrated interest in corporate sustainability transformation, energy transition and renewable energy
• You are eager to learn and want to contribute your ideas
• You have a proactive and structured way of working and show excellent communication skills
• You are a team player with the flexibility to work both independently and in cross-functional teams
• Basic proficiency in MS Office products
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated interest and first experience in working on one or several of the following topics is considered an asset: climate change mitigation, biodiversity, circular economy, stakeholder engagement

Responsibilities

• You support the implementation of our sustainability strategy and take over responsibility for own working packages and own small projects
• You independently conduct research and data evaluation to support our sustainability projects and reporting
• You support in the preparation of presentations, internal reports and external communication material

Benefits

• Paid time off and Holidays.
• You will be part of the Sustainability team in RWECE’s Strategy department
• Your role will actively contribute to the sustainability transition of a globally leading energy company
• You will dive into a multidisciplinary topic in a dynamic and fast growing work environment
• You will be part of the global community of sustainability professionals across the RWE Group
• An open feedback culture and a dynamic work environment with the opportunity for your career growth
• Flexible work schedule with the option to work from a home office on a day-to-day basis

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees