Summer 2026 Internship: Sustainability & Environmental Data Intern

Sustainability & Environmental Data Internship

Join Building Transparency to strengthen the environmental data systems powering low-carbon material decisions worldwide.

Program: Embodied Carbon & Environmental Data (EC3 Tool)

Location: Remote

Duration: 10–12 weeks (June-August)

Time Commitment: Minimum 20 hours/week (preferred 20–30 hours/week)

Compensation: $18–$25/hour (depending on experience & education level)

About the Role:

This internship supports the accuracy, structure, and reliability of Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) data within the EC3 tool. The intern will work closely with the data team to review, validate, and improve environmental product data used by governments, NGOs, and industry leaders to reduce embodied carbon in construction.

This role is ideal for students interested in sustainable construction, life cycle assessment (LCA), climate data systems, and environmental transparency.

Responsibilities:
  • Ensure the accuracy, quality, and integrity of embodied carbon data in our EC3 tool.
  • Support the software development team by enhancing parsing and categorization algorithms.
  • Lead the development and implementation of data extraction solutions from diverse document types (e.g., PDFs, spreadsheets).
  • Design, develop, and maintain AI tools for information extraction.
  • Handle user requests for new data and corrections to existing data.
  • Support quality control processes for material categories, declared units, and impact data
  • Prepare technical specifications, documentation, and review processes for data extraction projects.
  • Collaborate closely with internal teams (engineering, IT) and external stakeholders to deliver high-quality data solutions.
  • Continuously improve processes for data validation, automation, and reporting.
  • Assist with the development and maintenance of dashboards for data quality monitoring
Qualifications:
Required:
  • Undergraduate or graduate student in sustainability, environmental science, civil engineering, architecture, construction management, or related field
  • Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
  • Experience working with spreadsheets and structured data
  • Ability to interpret technical documentation
Preferred:
  • Familiarity with Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) concepts, ISO standards.
  • Exposure to Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs)
  • Interest in embodied carbon or greenhouse gas accounting
  • Comfort working in a collaborative, remote environment
  • Experience with applying AI tools in a professional setting
What You’ll Gain:

  • Hands-on experience working with EPDs and embodied carbon datasets used in real-world construction projects.

  • Practical exposure to LCA data systems and sustainability reporting processes.

  • Experience improving the accuracy and reliability of environmental data that informs low-carbon material decisions.

  • Insight into how climate-focused data tools support policy, procurement, and sustainable design practices.

To apply, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter detailing your experience and interest in the role.

We look forward to hearing from you!