Spring & Summer 2027 Sustainability Engineer Co-op

Peraton; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Co-op program

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Sustainability Engineer Co-op to support the County of San Diego contract from January 2027 to August 2027. You will help measure and reduce the environmental impact of County technology, support emissions reporting, assess vendor sustainability, and build dashboards tracking climate goals.

The co-op is 40 hours per week with a hybrid work arrangement based in San Diego, CA. You will work with Peraton professionals on real projects modernizing County services, including

Qualifications

• US Citizenship is required.
• HS Diploma and some advanced level training.
• Pursuing a degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Sustainability, Data Science, or related field.
• Coursework in greenhouse gas accounting, climate policy, or sustainability metrics.
• Data analysis skills in Excel or Python.

Responsibilities

• Help measure and reduce the environmental impact of County technology.
• Support emissions reporting.
• Assess vendor sustainability.
• Analyze the energy footprint of AI workloads.
• Build dashboards tracking progress toward climate goals.

Skills

US Citizenship

Excel

Python

Data analysis

Power BI

Tableau

Education

Environmental Engineering

Environmental Science

Sustainability

Data Science

Tools

Excel

Python

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking a Spring & Summer 2027 Sustainability Engineer Co-op to to support the Country of San Diego Contract from January 2027 to August 2027.

As a Sustainability Engineer Co-op students will help measure and reduce the environmental impact of County technology. You'll support emissions reporting, assess vendor sustainability, analyze the energy footprint of AI workloads, and build dashboards that track progress toward climate goals.

Peraton is the County of San Diego's IT and telecommunications partner, supporting the technology that County departments rely on to serve more than 3 million residents, from public health and social services to public safety and libraries. As a intern/co-op on the CoSD program, you'll work alongside Peraton professionals on real projects that modernize County services, including emerging work applying AI to how software is designed, built, and delivered.

Co-op structure: 40 hours/week throughout the duration of the co-op, with a hybrid work arrangement based in San Diego, CA.

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Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• US Citizenship
• HS Diploma and some advanced level training.
• You are a current undergrad or graduate student and have completed progress or pursuing a degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Sustainability, Data Science, or related field
• Coursework in greenhouse gas accounting, climate policy, or sustainability metrics
• Data analysis skills in Excel or Python

Desired Qualifications

• Familiarity with the GHG Protocol (Scope 1, 2, 3 emissions)
• Knowledge of California climate disclosure policy
• Dashboard experience (Power BI, Tableau)
• Interest in the environmental impact of AI and cloud computing

Location:

• San Diego, CA

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

The rate / range per hour below represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range

$28-38/hour

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.