Sustainability Intern

Global Infrastructure•San Diego, CA

3d•$20 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Introba is hiring a Sustainability Intern for Summer 2027 to join its Sustainability Team. The intern will contribute to sustainability consulting work, including new-construction projects with ambitious sustainability goals and portfolio-wide sustainability programs. The role offers opportunities to learn and develop consulting skills while working with colleagues and, at times, clients. The position is in person and may be based in San Diego, California, or New York City, New York. The intern will support sustainability analysis, planning, and reporting; collect data and perform calculations; assess project performance against sustainability rating-system criteria; and assist with life-cycle assessments. The role also includes researching emerging sustainability trends and supporting thought-leadership content. Introba describes itself as a building engineering design, analytics, and consulting firm focused on sustainable, forward-thinking solutions and net-zero-first thinking.

Requirements

Be a rising junior or senior pursuing a degree in architecture, civil or environmental engineering, environmental science, or a related area; graduate students are also welcome to apply.
Experience with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce clear documentation and interact professionally with clients and colleagues.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaborate effectively in a team environment.
Demonstrate integrity and ethical, fair, and responsible behavior.
Commitment to innovation and continuous learning, with a passion for acquiring skills and driving improvements.

Nice To Haves

Experience with life-cycle analysis is preferred.
Experience with Bluebeam is an asset.

Responsibilities

Support the preparation of sustainability analysis, planning, and reporting to align with project goals.
Contribute to sustainability consultancy projects and engage directly with clients when appropriate.
Collect data, perform calculations, and analyze results to provide high-quality, actionable insights for projects.
Evaluate project performance against criteria from sustainability rating systems such as LEED, LBC, WELL, and Fitwel.
Assist with preparation for and execution of life-cycle assessments for new construction, tenant fitouts, and retrofits; collaborate with internal experts on topics such as MEP embodied carbon.
Research emerging sustainability trends and initiatives, including sustainability rating systems, and work with leadership to develop thought-leadership content.