Sustainability Intern: Data, Research & Field Impact

S&C Electric; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

S&C Electric Company, a 100% employee-owned firm in Chicago, invites students to join as a Full-Time Summer 2027 Internship. You will support the Environmental, Health, Safety and Sustainability team by analyzing data, performing research, and preparing reports.

The role includes data management for utilities data, grants and incentives research for renewable energy, and field support for sustainability activities.

Qualifications

• In-progress degree program in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Sustainability, Chemistry, or related field and returning to school full-time at the end of the internship.
• Comfortable commuting and working onsite at S&C HQ in Rogers Park, Chicago, IL.
• Ability to work Full-Time in Summer 2027.

Responsibilities

• Data Management: Upload and enter utilities data for all S&C locations; assist with compliance related data collection, tracking, and reporting; collect and analyze waste management data, creating monthly performance dashboards.
• Research & Benchmarking: Hunt for grants and incentives for renewable energy investments while evaluating different renewable energy sources, and their pros and cons; update and compare sustainability data with industry standards; analyze how companies report on UN Sustainable Development Goals; research and summarize zero waste to landfill programs and circular economy practices.
• Field Work & Event Support: Assist with soil sampling and pollinator audits in our native garden; support onsite audits to collect data for environmental compliance while networking with folks in production operations; help organize Sustainability Week events, including recycling and waste collection.

Skills

Data analysis

Research

Reporting

Education

In-progress degree in Environmental Engineering / Environmental Science / Sustainability / Chemistry

Job description

S&C Electric Company, a 100% employee-owned firm in Chicago, invites students to join as a Full-Time Summer 2027 Internship. You will support the Environmental, Health, Safety and Sustainability team by analyzing data, performing research, and preparing reports.

The role includes data management for utilities data, grants and incentives research for renewable energy, and field support for sustainability activities.