Sustainability Intern: Embodied Carbon & Net-Zero Design

D'Amato Conversano Inc., P.C.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

DCI Engineers in Austin, TX is offering a Sustainability Intern position in partnership with Energy Trust of Oregon's Net Zero Emerging Leaders program. The internship focuses on embodied carbon and SE 2050 commitments within ongoing projects, with opportunities to contribute to data collection and reporting.

You are a student or recent graduate in Civil/Structural Engineering, Architecture, Environmental, or Sustainability and can commit 10-15 hours per week January–April 2027 at our Austin

Qualifications

• Student or recent graduate in Civil/Structural Engineering, Architecture, Environmental, or Sustainability program.
• Able to work 10-15 hours per week between January and April 2027 in DCI's Austin, TX office.
• Willing to sign the Statement of Liability associated with Energy Trust of Oregon's Media Consent and Release requirements.
• Able to deliver a presentation at Energy Trust New Buildings' virtually hosted event in April 2027.

Responsibilities

• Support DCI in gaining insights on the embodied carbon associated with our building projects.
• Develop familiarity with DCI's projects and SE 2050 commitments.
• Assist in meeting reporting requirements of the SE2050 commitment, focusing on Oregon projects.
• Establish data collection and reporting infrastructure to support DCI's SE 2050 commitments.
• Assist in drawing conclusions from data to inform future design practices or quantify sustainability metrics.
• Assist in embedding embodied carbon calculations into company-wide structural design tools.
• Participate in 1-2 virtual meetings with other interns in the program.

Education

Civil/Structural Engineering, Architecture, Environmental, or Sustainability program

Job description

DCI Engineers in Austin, TX is offering a Sustainability Intern position in partnership with Energy Trust of Oregon's Net Zero Emerging Leaders program. The internship focuses on embodied carbon and SE 2050 commitments within ongoing projects, with opportunities to contribute to data collection and reporting.

You are a student or recent graduate in Civil/Structural Engineering, Architecture, Environmental, or Sustainability and can commit 10-15 hours per week January–April 2027 at our Austin