Intern, Environmental Engineer
POSITION PURPOSE:
The purpose of this position is to assist with the sustainability teams efforts to around renewable fuel incentive programs, renewable energy technology implementation, lifecycle analysis, and environmental social and governance support. Our team’s focus is to assess specific renewable technologies and maintain compliance in ghg incentive programs to lower our emissions and create value.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Technical Support
- Provide technical support as directed to update or complete lifecycle analysis
- Complete calculations to determine GHG emissions
- Update internal resources and tracking sheets
Research Function
- Research renewable energy technologies and solutions to assist with project assessment and completion
- Aggregate findings into report and/or presentation form to be used to educate and make decisions on what steps should be taken for the technology
- Collaborate with REG team members to gather information needed to asses projects
Analysis Function
- Perform lifecycle analysis work
- Determine obstacles and risks to implementing renewable energy technologies
- Communicate with plant staff regarding implementation of technology at facility being assessed
- Analyze data and visualize to explain
- Read regulatory language, interpret, and determine impact on project
- Recommend changes to improve efficiencies and implementation
Other frequent duties:
- Interact with various internal departments including finance, logistics, quality, manufacturing, technical services and others to provide technical support and knowledge
Perform other duties as assigned
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Education Required: Pursuing a bachelor’s degree – Chemical/Biological Engineering or Environmental Science or related degree
**Senior or Junior status required
Skills Required:
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word)
Strong Excel skills
Basic accounting skills
Special skills or knowledge preferred:
Ability to give detailed instructions
Project Management
Biodiesel/Renewable Diesel production or related processes
Lifecycle analysis background and/or coursework
Knowledge of renewable energy technology