Sustainability Intern

Hydrite

Town of Brookfield (WI)

On-site

USD 21,000 - 30,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Development workshops & training

Networking with leadership

Hands-on project experience

Paid volunteer time

Company events

Potential full-time after graduation

Job summary

Hydrite in Wisconsin is seeking a Sustainability Intern for Summer 2027 to support sustainability and strategic initiatives by analyzing environmental performance data, developing reporting content, and researching improvement opportunities.

You will collect energy, greenhouse gas, water and waste data, prepare visuals for internal and external stakeholders, build business cases for projects, explore funding sources, and collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Finance, and Commercial teams to

Qualifications

Enrollment in accredited university pursuing a BS in Engineering preferred (Mechanical/Industrial/Chemical/Environmental).
Strong computer skills with MS Word and Excel required.
Proficiency in Power BI and Microsoft PowerPoint.
Good presentation skills preferred.
Demonstrated leadership skills preferred.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work independently.

Responsibilities

Manage timely collection, maintenance, and automation of data on energy, greenhouse gas emissions, water, and waste performance.
Prepare sustainability reporting content aligned with standards, collecting data, developing content, and creating visual summaries.
Support development of business cases for sustainability projects, including ROI evaluations.
Research industry trends, best practices, technologies, funding sources, and benchmarking opportunities.
Support resource efficiency initiatives by analyzing system performance and identifying improvements.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, Finance, and Commercial teams.

Skills

Power BI

PowerPoint

MS Word

MS Excel

Presentation skills

Leadership

Multitasking

Education

BS in Engineering (Mechanical/Industrial/Chemical/Environmental)

Job description

Who We Are

We are a company where people matter.

We are family driven.

We are financially strong.

And we are looking for problem-solvers to join our growing team.

Benefits

Competitive pay
Professional development workshops & training
In-person networking opportunities with leadership and peers
Hands-on project experience with real business impact
Paid volunteer time
Company-sponsored events and activities
Potential for full-time opportunities upon graduation

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SUSTAINABILITY INTERN - SUMMER 2027

The primary purpose of this position is to support Hydrite's sustainability and strategic initiatives by analyzing environmental performance data, developing sustainability communications and reporting, researching improvement opportunities, supporting grant and incentive programs, and helping advance projects that create environmental, operational, and business value.

As a Sustainability Intern, Primary Responsibilities Include

Manage timely collection of, maintenance, and automation of accurate data on energy, greenhouse gas emissions, water, and waste performance.
Assist in preparing sustainability reporting content aligned with reporting standards, various platforms and customer-specific initiatives by collecting data, developing content, and creating visual summaries for internal and external stakeholders.
Support development of business cases for sustainability projects, including financial analysis, utility incentives, grant applications, and return-on-investment evaluations.
Research industry trends, sustainability best practices, emerging technologies, alternative funding sources, and peer benchmarking opportunities to support strategic initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
Support resource (i.e. energy and water) efficiency initiatives by analyzing system performance and identifying opportunities for operational improvements.
Work cross-functionally, specifically with Operations, Engineering, Finance, and Commercial teams, as necessary to support the program.

REPORTING STRUCTURE

This position reports to the Sustainability & Strategic Initiatives Manager.

Experience And Educational Criteria

Enrollment in accredited university in pursuit of a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering preferred (Preferably – Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical, or Environmental)
Strong computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel required.
Proficiency in Power BI and Microsoft PowerPoint.
Good presentation skills preferred.
Demonstrated leadership skills preferred.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work independently.

Additional Benefits

Summer Kick-Off Event: A two-day introduction with plant tours, Q&A sessions, team-building, and networking with interns, co-ops, and leaders across Hydrite.
Learning Opportunities: Development sessions on DISC, career pathing, and soft skills, plus a 2-day showcase to present your projects to leadership.

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