Sustainability Intern (Spring/Summer 2026)

Legrand NA • Syracuse, NY

11d • $18 - $23

About The Position

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Sustainability Intern (Spring/Summer 2026) to join the Electrical Wiring Systems Pass and Seymour Team in Syracsue, NY. We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to provide support to Legrand’s ongoing efforts to operate sustainably. The ideal candidate will have a passion for sustainability and/or data management, an understanding of current global environmental challenges, and the desire to learn about Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Seeking someone who could start part-time spring semester 2026 and work full-time during the summer. Assignment can be extended based on performance and business needs. The Sustainability Inern will work under the supervision of the Sustainability Analyst within the Compliance and Standards team to provide a range of support, including but not limited to, research and analysis on CSR topics and sustainability trends impacting sourcing and product development; trends in CSR/sustainability reporting, including ESG requirements; organization and evaluation of customer requests for CSR/sustainability information and development of appropriate responses.

Requirements

• Pursuing an Engineering degree with a focus on sustainability or equivalent field of study.
• Strong data analysis and data management skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with ChatGPT or similar AI programs is a plus.
• Knowledge of sustainability reporting frameworks such as GRI and UN's SDG is a plus.
• Experience with Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create, evaluate, and maintain Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) in the form of Product Environmental Profiles (PEPs).
• Conduct research as requested by the Circular Economy team (topics may include Scope 3 accounting, embodied carbon reduction strategies, product take-back schemes and others).
• Support product and supply chain sustainability initiatives.
• Assist in the preparation of sustainability presentations.
• Provide support to cross-functional teams working to enhance Legrand’s interaction with customers on sustainability.
• Collect and analyze data on product component materials and manufacturing processes.

Benefits

• LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental , and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay, short-term and long-term disability benefit plans, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, bonus opportunities in accordance with the Company’s incentive plans, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees