Product Sustainability Engineer Intern

Vertiv; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv in Westerville, OH is seeking a Sustainability Intern within Core Engineering to support product-related initiatives. You will collect and analyze data on materials, energy and emissions, support reporting under ISO standards, and help develop AI tools to speed reporting.

You will collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to promote sustainable materials and processes, and assist in lifecycle assessments and carbon reduction projects across products.

Qualifications

• Experience in Environmental Engineering, Sustainability related Engineering, either Mechanical or Electrical, Carbon Accounting, or a related field.
• Balance a passion for Sustainability with the technical skills and understanding of how corporations operate to reduce emissions.
• Preferred knowledge of sustainability reporting standards (ISO 14040, 14044 & 14025) used for Environmental Product Declarations.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and validate PRODUCT sustainability-related data (Bill of Materials, energy usage, waste, emissions documentation).
• Understand Customers’ Requirements for sustainable materials and reporting timing.
• Understand documentation required by ISO 14040/14044 and Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) in compliance with ISO 14025.
• Understanding the Digital Product Passport Standard and archiving, analysis, and publishing data via QR codes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Sustainability basics

Communication skills

Excel

Power BI

Presentation skills

Data analysis

Education

Environmental Engineering

Sustainability Engineering

Carbon accounting

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Word

Job description

Vertiv in Westerville, OH is seeking a Sustainability Intern within Core Engineering to support product-related initiatives. You will collect and analyze data on materials, energy and emissions, support reporting under ISO standards, and help develop AI tools to speed reporting.

You will collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to promote sustainable materials and processes, and assist in lifecycle assessments and carbon reduction projects across products.