Sustainability Intern

TRC Companies • PA-Pittsburgh, PA

4d • $20 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

TRC is seeking highly motivated and diverse Environmental Interns for our Summer 2027 intern program out of our Pittsburg, PA Office. This is a paid full-time position. Anticipated duration will be from June through August 2027 (flexible). This position has the potential to transition into a Full-Time role upon graduation. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Project Managers and Team Leaders and partner with engineers, scientists, and technologists.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Junior, senior, master’s students pursuing master’s or PhD degree in sciences (i.e. Biology) but Data Science/AI, toxicology and chemistry are preferred.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to lead complex projects.
• Excellent verbal and communication skills.
• Solid technical and problem-solving skills in a team environment.
• Experience with chemical regulations, industry and supply chain management.
• Ability to effectively manage changing priorities to ensure client and internal needs are being met in a timely manner.
• Analytical and detail oriented.
• Self-motivated individual who is enthusiastic about their work with a strong commitment to client service and technical excellence.
• Proficient in MS Office Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, SharePoint).
• Applicants for this intern role must possess a clean driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Previous consulting and program management experience is a plus.
• Experience with greenhouse gas (GHG) emission calculations or reporting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take on project management duties while contributing to key client deliverables to chemical industrial companies and government agencies.
• Collect, validate, calculate, and aggregate Sustainability data for reporting.
• Conduct research and peer benchmarking to support strategic planning and goal setting to facilitate conversations with stakeholders.
• Assist with the development and implementation of successful Sustainability and GHG strategy and management programs.
• Support air quality and environmental permitting projects associated with Energy Transition projects.
• Assist with CDP climate change, water, and/or forest disclosures.
• Contribute and enhance our team's current knowledge of Sustainability and the Energy Transition space.
• Build relationships across TRC sectors and business units to identify Energy Transition, GHG, and Sustainability opportunities.
• Additional tasks as necessary.

Benefits

• TRC ensures that interns/trainees receive benefits in accordance with the laws of their state or country of residence.
• Employee may be eligible for participation in the Company’s annual Discretionary Bonus Program which is contingent on Company, Business Segment, and Individual performance against Key Performance Indicators which vary by year and employee.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern