Sustainability & Resiliency Services Intern
- Ashburn, Virginia
- Job ID 1027
- United States
General Responsibilities:
Sustainability & Resiliency Services Intern
Terracon has an exciting internship opportunity to support our Sustainability & Resiliency Services (S+R) group, with a primary focus on the Sustainability & Climate Solutions practice. This internship will support projects across multiple industries and geographies, while working closely with our national sustainability team.
In this official program, you will take part in a meaningful and engaging work experience as you work alongside experienced sustainability professionals and subject matter experts who are advancing climate-smart and resilient solutions for our clients. You will gain hands-on exposure to sustainability consulting, learning how data-driven insights, technical analysis, and collaboration across disciplines help organizations meet their environmental, social, and climate-related goals.
You will be assigned a leader/mentor within the Sustainability & Climate Solutions practice. Your mentor will support your professional development, help you understand career pathways in sustainability consulting, and guide your technical skill development. You will learn how sustainability consulting services are delivered, how teams collaborate across service lines, and how Terracon partners with clients to turn sustainability goals into measurable outcomes.
To ensure you are prepared for the internship, Terracon will provide required onboarding and safety training prior to starting. This training will help you understand Terracon’s safety culture, quality management system, and expectations for professional conduct.
You will also have the opportunity to participate in an intern cohort. The cohort experience allows you to connect with other interns across the company, learn about different service lines, and build your professional network. At the end of the summer, the cohort will collaborate on a presentation shared with Terracon leadership.
Terracon has an exciting internship opportunity to support our Sustainability & Resiliency Services (S+R) group, with a primary focus on the Sustainability & Climate Solutions practice. This internship will support projects across multiple industries and geographies, while working closely with our national sustainability team.
In this official program, you will take part in a meaningful and engaging work experience as you work alongside experienced sustainability professionals and subject matter experts who are advancing climate-smart and resilient solutions for our clients. You will gain hands-on exposure to sustainability consulting, learning how data-driven insights, technical analysis, and collaboration across disciplines help organizations meet their environmental, social, and climate-related goals.
You will be assigned a leader/mentor within the Sustainability & Climate Solutions practice. Your mentor will support your professional development, help you understand career pathways in sustainability consulting, and guide your technical skill development. You will learn how sustainability consulting services are delivered, how teams collaborate across service lines, and how Terracon partners with clients to turn sustainability goals into measurable outcomes.
To ensure you are prepared for the internship, Terracon will provide required onboarding and safety training prior to starting. This training will help you understand Terracon’s safety culture, quality management system, and expectations for professional conduct.
You will also have the opportunity to participate in an intern cohort. The cohort experience allows you to connect with other interns across the company, learn about different service lines, and build your professional network. At the end of the summer, the cohort will collaborate on a presentation shared with Terracon leadership.
Essential Roles and Responsibilities:
In this program you may have opportunities to support select project-related activities. Your experiences may include learning, understanding, and assisting with services related to:
- Sustainability and climate-related assessments and baseline evaluations
- Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions data collection, calculation, and review
- Climate action planning and emissions reduction strategies
- Sustainability and ESG data management and organization
- Sustainability reporting and disclosure support
- Research and benchmarking of sustainability frameworks, standards, and regulations
- Data analysis, quality checks, and documentation
- Preparation of technical memoranda, figures, tables, and client-facing reports
- Internal coordination with project managers and subject matter experts
- Understanding how sustainability and climate solutions integrate with other Terracon service lines
You can expect to:
- Assist with sustainability and climate-related data collection, organization, and analysis
- Support project teams with research, documentation, and report preparation
- Help compile and review sustainability metrics, calculations, and supporting documentation
- Provide assistance to sustainability professionals on routine project tasks
- Participate in internal meetings, training sessions, and knowledge-sharing activities
- Be placed in a progressively increased role of responsibility as skills and experience grow
Requirements:
About Us
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 8,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 200 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon’s growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace. Terracon was recognized as the #1 firm in Asbestos and Lead Abatement.
Terracon’s vision of “Together, we are best at people” is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.
About the Team
Terracon’s internship program gives students the opportunity to turn classroom learning into meaningful, real‑world experience while working alongside professionals who are shaping the built environment. Interns are trusted to contribute to real client projects, gain exposure across Terracon’s service lines, and develop practical consulting skills with the guidance of a dedicated mentor. Through hands‑on work, professional development, and connection with peers nationwide, interns build confidence, expand their networks, and learn what it means to be an employee owner. The program prepares students to launch their careers with industry‑relevant experience, a strong professional foundation, and a clear path for future growth.
EEO Statement
Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.