Sustainability Intern - Data, Strategy & Impact (Paid)

TRC Companies, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits as per state law

Rolling applications

Job summary

TRC Companies, Inc. is seeking highly motivated Environmental Interns for its Summer 2027 intern program based in the Pittsburgh, PA office. This paid full-time position runs June–August 2027 with potential conversion to full-time after graduation.

You will work under Project Managers and Team Leaders alongside engineers, scientists, and technologists. The role emphasizes project management, data collection for sustainability reporting, and support of energy transition initiatives.

Qualifications

• Pursuing master’s or PhD in sciences; DS/AI, toxicology or chemistry preferred.
• Minimum GPA 3.0.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Solid technical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with chemical regulations and supply chain management.
• Ability to manage changing priorities and meet client needs.

Responsibilities

• Support project management duties for client deliverables.
• Collect, validate, and aggregate Sustainability data for reporting.
• Research and benchmarking to support planning and stakeholder conversations.
• Assist in developing Sustainability and GHG strategies and programs.
• Support air quality and environmental permitting projects.
• Contribute to CDP disclosures and related reporting.
• Collaborate across TRC sectors to identify Energy Transition opportunities.
• Perform other tasks as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Self-motivation

Time management

Client service

Education

Pursuing MSc/PhD in sciences

Data Science/AI, toxicology or chemistry focus

GPA 3.0 or higher

Tools

MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, SharePoint)

Job description

TRC Companies, Inc. is seeking highly motivated Environmental Interns for its Summer 2027 intern program based in the Pittsburgh, PA office. This paid full-time position runs June–August 2027 with potential conversion to full-time after graduation.

You will work under Project Managers and Team Leaders alongside engineers, scientists, and technologists. The role emphasizes project management, data collection for sustainability reporting, and support of energy transition initiatives.