Sustainability Intern

D AMATO CONVERSANO P C • Austin, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

DCI Engineers is offering an internship opportunity in conjunction with the Energy Trust of Oregon’s Net Zero Emerging Leaders program. This internship focuses on supporting DCI in understanding the embodied carbon of their building projects, aligning with the SE 2050 commitment. The intern will help establish data collection and reporting infrastructure, analyze collected data to inform future design practices, and assist in integrating embodied carbon calculations into company-wide structural design tools. The role also involves participating in virtual intern meetings and delivering a presentation at a virtual event.

Requirements

• Student or recent graduate of a Civil/Structural Engineering, Architecture, Environmental, or Sustainability program.
• Able to work 10-15 hours per week between January and April 2027.
• Willing to sign the Statement of Liability associated with the Energy Trust of Oregon’s Media Consent and Release requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support DCI in gaining insights on the embodied carbon associated with building projects.
• Develop familiarity with DCI’s projects and the expectations of the SE 2050 commitment.
• Assist in meeting the reporting requirements of the SE2050 commitment, with a focus on measuring projects in Oregon.
• Establish data collection and a reporting infrastructure to support DCI’s SE 2050 commitments.
• Assist DCI in drawing conclusions from data collected to inform future design practices or creating and quantifying sustainability metrics.
• Assist DCI in embedding embodied carbon calculations into company-wide structural design tools.
• Participate in 1-2 virtual meetings with other interns in the program.
• Deliver a presentation at Energy Trust New Buildings’ virtually hosted event in April 2027.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed