Sustainability Intern - Buildings (Summer/Fall 2026)

Stantec · Internship

Washington, District of Columbia, US

About this opportunity

Stantec is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Sustainability Intern to join our Sustainability team. This role is ideal for undergraduate students in their final year or graduate students interested in sustainable design, building performance, and green building certifications. As a Sustainability Intern, you will support project teams in delivering high-performance, healthy, and resilient buildings. You will gain hands-on experience working alongside architects, engineers, and sustainability specialists, contributing to projects pursuing certifications such as LEED and other rating systems. Our Sustainability practice acts as a collaborative bridge between architecture and engineering, helping project teams integrate sustainability strategies, track performance, and deliver measurable outcomes aligned with Stantec’s commitment to design excellence and environmental stewardship. Responsibilities As a Sustainability Intern, you will work under the guidance of senior staff to support project and team initiatives, including: • Conduct sustainability research and compile data to support project goals • Assist with documentation and coordination for green building certifications (e.g., LEED, WELL, Fitwel, Green Globes) • Support building performance and sustainability analyses at an introductory level • Assist in reviewing project designs for alignment with sustainability strategies and requirements • Help track project sustainability metrics and organize documentati

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