Sustainability Intern - United States

Division: · Washington DC Main · Project Location(s): · Reston, VA 20190 USA · Minimum Years Experience: · Travel Involved: · None/Not Specified · Job Type: · TemporaryJob Classification: · InternEducation:Degree in ProgressJob Family:ConstructionCompensation:Intern Non-Exempt · ...

Job description

Division:
Washington DC Main

Project Location(s):
Reston, VA 20190 USA

Minimum Years Experience:

Travel Involved:
None/Not Specified

Job Type:
TemporaryJob Classification:
InternEducation:Degree in ProgressJob Family:ConstructionCompensation:Intern Non-Exempt

The Sustainability Intern will support the Mid-Atlantic Regional Sustainability Manager in implementing Turner's ESG and sustainability initiatives across Maryland, DC, and Virginia. The role provides hands-on experience in sustainability data tracking, project implementation, reduction strategies, and sustainability communications.
The internship aligns with Mid-Atlantic performance goals, including embodied carbon estimates, project reporting, waste diversion, and client sustainability engagement and supports regional data tracking and implementation efforts.

Core Responsibilities
1. Sustainability Data Tracking & Reporting (30–40%)
Support regional sustainability tracking efforts consistent with sustainability program. Perform basic data quality checks and reporting summaries. Compile monthly sustainability dashboards.
2. Waste & Reduction Strategy Support (20–25%)
Support waste diversion and reduction initiatives and regional diversion performance. Research donation, salvage, and circular economy opportunities. Support implementation of sustainability signage or huddle boards.
3. Embodied Carbon & ESG Support (15–20%)
Assist with embodied carbon tracking and material research. Analysis of EPDs and material data. Assist with embodied carbon data collection and summaries.
4. Sustainability Communications & Education (20–25%)
Support regional training and awareness initiatives and content creation efforts. Develop 1–2 project case studies. Draft newsletter or internal communication content. Assist with sustainability training materials or lunch and learns.
Professional Development

Qualifications:

• Enrolled and actively pursuing college or university accredited degree program or enrolled in a Co-op program, recommended majors include and not limited to Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or other related field of study, and at minimum 1 year of completed education, and/or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
  
• Must be 18 years of age, to work at a construction project site
  
• Desire to work in construction management and to learn about construction industry
  
• Commitment to work standard business hours and overtime as determined by assignment
  
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills including student leadership, volunteerism, or other community involvement
  
• Professional and clear verbal and written communication skills, in English language required
  
• Ability to read and comprehend written information
  
• Assume personal and professional accountability for own actions and activities
  
• Proactive, curious, and eager to learn and participate
  
• Able to work independently, with direction and supervision, and in team environment
  
• Exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail
  

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to be mobile. Performance of the required duties may require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders, and negotiate work areas under construction. The employee frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee may occasionally travel both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances and may perform work at on-site construction work sites and/or office locations. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may regularly work in an office setting. The noise in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in an office setting. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally work at construction work site where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes, or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer - race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.