2027 Internship - Sustainability Engineer

Socket.dev; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 341,000 - 410,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Prepaid stipend

Mentorship & training

Hands-on projects

401(k) vesting credit

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Textron Aviation Inc. offers a Sustainability Internship aimed at operationalizing sustainability through organizing events, data analysis, and research. Interns will identify projects, assist with presentations, and compile sustainability data while working onsite for 10 weeks during the summer.

The role emphasizes analytical skills, Lean/Six Sigma familiarity, and strong communication. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. with visa sponsorship not available.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with identifying and supporting site sustainability improvement projects.
• Assist with preparation of sustainability presentations.
• Compile and evaluate sustainability data.
• Identify site utility consumption, evaluate opportunities to reduce utility consumption and implement alternative methods to reduce utility cost and consumption.
• Identify plausible opportunities to reduce site energy use.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Written communication

Verbal communication

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Computer proficiency

Multi-tasking

Relationship building

Education

Engineering (Any Discipline)

Environmental Health and Safety

Environmental Science

Sustainability or ESG

Business Management

Construction Management

Related field

Job description

Why This Internship

As an intern with Textron, you’ll gain hands-on experience while exploring your interests and building new skills. You’ll be supported and challenged to contribute in meaningful ways – working on real projects alongside experienced professionals to prepare for future success.

JOB SUMMARY:

Sustainability Interns will work to operationalize sustainability through organizing events, identifying projects, conducting peer-to-peer outreach, collecting & analyzing data, and conducting research.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with identifying and supporting site sustainability improvement projects.
• Assist with preparation of sustainability presentations.
• Compile and evaluate sustainability data.
• Identify site utility consumption, evaluate opportunities to reduce utility consumption and implement alternative methods to reduce utility cost and consumption.
• Identify plausible opportunities to reduce site energy use.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in:

• Engineering (Any Discipline)
• Environmental Health and Safety
• Environmental Science
• Sustainability or ESG (Environmental, Social, & Governance)
• Business Management
• Construction Management
• Related field

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Quickly grasps new concepts when faced with unfamiliar tasks
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma desired
• Computer proficient
• Analytical and planning skills coupled with the ability to multi-task
• Builds and maintains constructive relationships

Applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the U.S. for Textron Aviation at the time of making application, and visa sponsorship is not available for this position, including for F-1 students and J-1 exchange visitors who will need employment sponsorship.

Summer internships are 40 hours per week typically from late-May to early-August lasting 10 weeks.

Candidates must be able to work onsite for the entirety of the internship program unless approved otherwise by the hiring manager.

Textron Aviation Inc. must comply with U.S. export control laws. If a position requires access to information controlled under U.S. regulations applicant must be eligible to meet any requirements to access controlled information.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Why You’ll Love Interning at Textron

This internship is more than a summer experience — offering mentorship, training, and meaningful, hands-on work that helps you build confidence, develop new skills, and take real steps toward your career goals.

Our benefits include:

• Paid, full-time 10-week summer internship with a prepaid stipend
• Mentorship, training, and development opportunities
• Real project work and hands-on experience
• Service time credited toward 401(k) vesting upon full-time employment
• Alternative work schedules at select locations

About Textron

Textron is a global Fortune 500 company with a diverse portfolio of industry leading brands, including Bell, Beechcraft, Cessna, Pipistrel, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, and Textron Systems. We foster a culture where curiosity is encouraged, ideas are valued, and innovation drives real-world solutions.

Join Textron and build a career where your work makes an impact, your ideas are valued, and your growth is supported.