Sustainability Intern: Embodied Carbon & Data Insights

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 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.