Sustainability Intern

Hydrite Chemical Co.; Town of Brookfield (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Summer Kick-Off Event

Learning Opportunities

Job summary

Hydrite Chemical Co. in Wisconsin is seeking a Sustainability Intern to support environmental performance data analysis and sustainability communications, reporting, and project opportunities with real business impact.

You will collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Finance, and Commercial teams; gain hands-on project experience and have potential for full-time opportunities after graduation.

Qualifications

• Active enrollment in a BS in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical, or Environmental).
• Strong computer skills with MS Word and Excel.
• Proficiency in Power BI and PowerPoint.
• Ability to lead multiple projects and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage data collection and automation for energy, greenhouse gas emissions, water, and waste performance.
• Assist in sustainability reporting content across platforms.
• Support business case development including financial analysis and incentives.
• Research industry trends and benchmarking to support initiatives.
• Support energy and water efficiency initiatives through system analysis.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Finance, and Commercial teams.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical, Environmental)

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

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
• Company-sponsored events and activities
• Potential for full-time opportunities upon graduation

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.
• 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.