Intern, Sustainable Assets Intern (Low Carbon Solutions)

Sembcorp Industries Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Sembcorp Industries Ltd. invites you to join its Integrated Urban Solutions team to explore green and low-carbon developments across Southeast Asia.

The role focuses on researching, developing, and pitching innovative low-carbon concepts, supporting Eco-Industrial Park (EIP) certification, and translating sustainability strategies into practical actions across Vietnam, Indonesia, and China. You will collaborate with business development, design, and asset management to create viable services and

Qualifications

• Background in engineering, environmental science, urban planning, sustainability or related field.
• Strong understanding of sustainability concepts and low-carbon developments.
• Familiarity with Eco-Industrial Park (EIP) frameworks is advantageous.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking with business acumen.
• Ability to translate technical data into clear insights and visuals.
• Excellent presentation and storytelling skills; PowerPoint proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Research sustainability trends, low-carbon technologies, and benchmarks for industrial parks.
• Identify and evaluate low-carbon solutions across energy, water, materials, mobility, waste, and digitalization.
• Support integration of low-carbon solutions into urban/industrial park developments.
• Assist in low-carbon IP branding, value proposition, and marketing materials.
• Coordinate data collection for energy, carbon, water, waste, and social indicators for EIP frameworks.
• Support feasibility studies, pilots, and quantify emissions reductions and ROI.
• Assist the Head, Sustainable Assets in preparing presentations and business cases.

Skills

Engineering

Environmental Science

Urban Planning

Sustainability

Business

PowerPoint

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

About Sembcorp

Sembcorp is a leading energy and urban solutions provider headquartered in Singapore. Led by its purpose to drive energy transition , Sembcorp delivers sustainable energy solutions and urban developments by leveraging its sector expertise and global track record.

About Sembcorp

Sembcorp is a leading energy and urban solutions provider headquartered in Singapore. Led by its purpose to drive energy transition , Sembcorp delivers sustainable energy solutions and urban developments by leveraging its sector expertise and global track record.

Join Integrated Urban Solutions

Play a role in building smart and sustainable cities ! With over 30 years of experience , we transform raw land into thriving developments across Vietnam, Indonesia, and China . As a key growth engine, our Integrated Urban Solutions segment strives to be Asia’s fastest-growing industrial solutions provider. By delivering efficient energy solutions and pioneering innovative water resource management, we enable the growth of vibrant, future-ready communities .

Key Roles And Responsibilities

This role involves researching, identifying, and developing innovative solutions to reduce the carbon footprint of urban development projects. The candidate will collaborate with the team to generate ideas for low-carbon features, services, and business models, while supporting the positioning and branding of Low Carbon Industrial Parks (IP). In addition, the intern will support the implementation of Eco-Industrial Park (EIP) certification frameworks, helping to translate sustainability strategies into practical, measurable actions across projects in Southeast Asia, with a focus on Vietnam and Indonesia.

Exploring Green & Low-Carbon Solutions

• Conduct research on sustainability trends, low-carbon technologies, and market benchmarks for industrial parks.
• Identify and evaluate solutions across key themes (e.g., energy, water, materials, mobility, waste, digitalization).
• Support integration of low-carbon solutions into urban and industrial park developments.

Low-Carbon IP Branding & Positioning

• Support the development of a coherent Low-Carbon IP value proposition for internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to branding materials, including decks, factsheets, and concept notes for business development and partnerships.
• Benchmark leading global low-carbon or sustainable industrial parks and derive key differentiators.
• Assist in defining key metrics and narratives (e.g., emissions reduction, resource efficiency, circularity) for marketing and reporting.

Eco-Industrial Park (EIP) Certification Support

• Support adoption and execution of EIP certification frameworks (e.g., IFC EIP framework).
• Assist in mapping existing assets and development plans against EIP criteria and indicators.
• Coordinate data collection for key metrics (energy, carbon, water, waste, social indicators).
• Support gap analysis and action planning to meet certification requirements.
• Assist in preparing documentation and presentation materials for certification or pilot submissions.

Develop Innovative Low-Carbon Concepts

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (business development, design, asset management) to develop low-carbon features and services.
• Explore business models such as renewable energy solutions, utilities optimisation, and circular economy initiatives.

Pilot & Validate Concepts

• Support feasibility studies and pilot initiatives for selected low-carbon solutions.
• Assist in quantifying environmental and commercial impact (e.g., emissions reduction, cost savings, ROI).
• Gather feedback and refine proposals for scaled deployment.

Craft Compelling Pitches

• Assist the Head, Sustainable Assets in preparing presentations, reports, and business cases.
• Translate technical sustainability concepts into clear, compelling narratives for senior management, partners, and clients.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Background in Engineering, Environmental Science, Urban Planning, Sustainability, Business, or related field
• Strong understanding of sustainability concepts, low-carbon developments, and industrial park infrastructure
• Familiarity or interest in frameworks such as Eco-Industrial Park (EIP), LEED, EDGE, or similar standards is advantageous
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with business acumen
• Ability to synthesize technical data into clear insights and visuals
• Strong presentation and storytelling skills (PowerPoint proficiency preferred)
• Passionate about sustainability and climate action

Our Culture at Sembcorp

At Sembcorp, our culture is shaped by a strong set of shared behaviours that guide the way we work and uphold our commitment to driving the energy transition.

We foster an institution-first mindset, where the success of Sembcorp takes precedence over individual interests. Collaboration is at the heart of what we do, as we work seamlessly across markets, businesses, and functions to achieve our goals together. Accountability is a core principle, ensuring that we take ownership of our commitments and deliver on them with integrity and excellence. These values define who we are and create a workplace where our people can thrive while making a meaningful impact on driving energy transition.

Join us in making a real impact!

Working Location: 30 Hill Street Singapore 179360