Sustainability Intern

DCI Engineers; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

DCI Engineers in Austin, TX is offering an internship project tied to Energy Trust of Oregon’s Net Zero Emerging Leaders program. The role focuses on embodied carbon, SE 2050 commitments, and data-driven sustainability metrics.

Ideal candidates are students or recent graduates in civil/structural engineering or related sustainability fields and will work 10–15 hours weekly in early 2027, including a presentation at Energy Trust New Buildings’ April event.

Qualifications

• For candidates: Civil/Structural Eng, Architecture, Environmental, or Sustainability program enrollment or recent graduation.
• Work 10-15 hours per week Jan–Apr 2027 at DCI's Austin, TX office.
• Sign the Energy Trust of Oregon Media Consent and Release liability statement.
• Deliver a presentation at Energy Trust New Buildings’ April 2027 event.

Responsibilities

• Support DCI in gaining insights on embodied carbon for building projects.
• Develop familiarity with DCI projects and SE 2050 commitments.
• Assist in reporting requirements of SE2050 focusing on Oregon projects.
• Establish data collection and reporting infrastructure for SE 2050 commitments.
• Draw conclusions from data to inform future design practices and sustainability metrics.
• Embed embodied carbon calculations into company-wide structural design tools.
• Participate in 1-2 virtual meetings with other interns.

Skills

Civil/Structural Eng background

Education

Student or recent graduate in Civil/Structural Eng, Architecture, Environmental, or Sustainability

Job description

DCI Engineers – Austin, TX

DCI Engineers, a leading structural and civil engineering consulting firm, is pleased to announce an internship opportunity in conjunction with the Energy Trust of Oregon’s Net Zero Emerging Leaders program.

Expectations And Goals Of The Internship

• Support DCI in gaining insights on the embodied carbon associated with our building projects.
• To develop familiarity with DCI’s projects and the expectations of our SE 2050 commitment.
• Assist us in meeting the reporting requirements of the SE2050 commitment, with a focus on measuring projects in Oregon.
• Establish data collection and a reporting infrastructure to support DCI’s SE 2050 commitments.
• Assist DCI in drawing conclusions from data collected to inform future design practices or creating and quantifying sustainability metrics.
• Assist DCI in embedding embodied carbon calculations into company-wide structural design tools
• Participate in 1-2 virtual meetings with other interns in the program.

Requirements

• Student or recent graduate of a Civil/Structural Engineering, Architecture, Environmental, or Sustainability program.
• Able to work 10-15 hours per week between January and April 2027 in DCI’s Austin, TX office.
• Willing to sign the Statement of Liability associated with the Energy Trust of Oregon’s Media Consent and Release requirements.
• Able to deliver a presentation at Energy Trust New Buildings’ virtually hosted event in April 2027.

For more than 30 years, DCI has been challenging our employees to step outside the box to provide innovative solutions and value to projects. With offices spanning from Alaska to the East Coast, DCI leverages a regional presence with national experience in 20 markets. If you are looking to learn and contribute to the world of sustainability, alongside fun and enthusiastic people,