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Sustainability Intern

CompanyDCI Engineers Inc
LocationAustin
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 7, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will support the firm's SE 2050 commitment by collecting data on embodied carbon and establishing reporting infrastructure for building projects. They will also assist in integrating carbon calculations into structural design tools and present findings at a virtual event.
Internship Type
partseason
Salary Range
$20 - $25
Company Size
386
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
15 hours
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About The Company
DCI Engineers has been providing client-focused structural and civil engineering services for over three decades. With 22 offices in 10 states, DCI employs over 350 of the most dedicated technical and support staff in the industry. Our cross-office collaboration and ability to work on projects all over the country is what makes our portfolio so strong and puts our staff at the center of innovation. As we continue to integrate the latest tools and technology processes, DCI is educating our project partners and internal staff on how these pieces contribute to our firm’s ongoing commitment to Service, Innovation & Value. DCI is M.E. = My Experience DCI is ME celebrates the individual stories of our employees. Our https://www.instagram.com/dciengineers_life/ Instagram page is an on-the-ground, day-in-the-life-of perspective with content provided by staff across all 22 offices. Combined with one-on-one interviews, DCI is ME is demonstrating what makes our individual experiences so special and is celebrating the differences – as well as the similarities. “It’s unusual in today’s culture to work at one place for more than a few years, let alone what’s been my entire career; but there’s a culture inherent to DCI that’s unique: the ability to own what you’re working on but always be supported, always part of a team. I stay for the people, the projects and the pursuit to be better – for myself and my clients.” --Danielle Jacobs, Principal & Former DCI Intern
About the Role

DCI Engineers – Austin, TX

DCI Engineers, a leading structural and civil engineering consulting firm, is pleased to announce an internship opportunity in conjunction with the Energy Trust of Oregon’s Net Zero Emerging Leaders program. 

Expectations and Goals of the Internship:

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

Requirements:

  • Student or recent graduate of a 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 the 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.

For more than 30 years, DCI has been challenging our employees to step outside the box to provide innovative solutions and value to projects. With offices spanning from Alaska to the East Coast, DCI leverages a regional presence with national experience in 20 markets.

If you are looking to learn and contribute to the world of sustainability, alongside fun and enthusiastic people, we encourage you to apply for this limited opportunity.

Key Skills
Embodied carbon calculationStructural engineeringCivil engineeringData collectionReportingSustainability metricsProject managementDesign practicesTechnical presentation
Categories
Environmental & SustainabilityEngineeringConsultingConstruction