Sustainability and Environmental Compliance Intern
Led by an experienced management team and supported by a strong investor group, including large and experienced institutions and strategic partners, EdgeConneX offers a dynamic, fast-paced work environment where we are bringing flexibility, proximity, power, and connectivity to some of the world’s key businesses. With major offices in Herndon, Denver, and Amsterdam, we have a global footprint and a unified team of employees committed to providing a premier customer experience and delivering the full spectrum of data center solutions, from core to edge, like no other data center provider can do.
Focused on driving innovation and helping our customers define and deliver their own unique vision for the Edge, at any scale, in any market worldwide, for any requirement, we are building tomorrow’s data center infrastructure, today for some of the world’s most demanding Network, Content, and Cloud customers.
Title: Environmental and Sustainability Intern
[EdgeConneX is looking for summer interns. This will be a paid, 10-week internship from June 1, 2026, to August 7, 2026]
The Environmental Sustainability & Compliance Intern will support environmental programs across our U.S. facilities. This role provides hands-on experience in regulatory compliance, environmental data management, and corporate sustainability initiatives within a fast-paced technology environment. The intern will work alongside internal stakeholders to strengthen compliance systems and support operational sustainability goals.
Pay: $23/hr
Responsibilities:
- Attend environmental compliance and sustainability team meetings, documenting key takeaways and tracking follow-up actions
- Support maintenance of environmental compliance tracking tools and internal databases
- Assist with organization and standardization of regulatory documentation and internal file systems
- Help prepare summaries, dashboards, and presentations that communicate environmental compliance status and sustainability initiatives
- Conduct regulatory and sustainability research to support new and existing facilities
- Provide general support for environmental programs related to air, water, stormwater, and waste compliance
- Assist with data collection and reporting activities tied to corporate sustainability goals
- Support process improvement initiatives, including evaluation of workflow tools and emerging technologies
- Contribute to special projects, including those using AI, that enhance operational efficiency within the Environmental Sustainability & Compliance team
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
- Ability to work with structured data (Excel tracking sheets, compliance matrices, document libraries)
- Interest in environmental regulations, sustainability, or environmental engineering
- Comfortable working in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and collaborative platforms (e.g., SharePoint, Teams)
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines
- Curiosity about emerging technologies and AI applications in business operations
- Strong written communication skills
Experience/Education:
- Actively enrolled in an undergraduate or Bachelor’s degree program in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Sustainability, or related field (Junior or Senior standing preferred)
- Previous project, class, or internship experience in regulatory compliance, environmental permitting, or corporate sustainability preferred
EdgeConneX believes inclusion – of thought, backgrounds and experiences – affects all that we do, from our employees to the solutions we deliver. Our goal is to create an environment where embracing differences helps deepen the lives and work experience of our employees, enhances our innovation and creativity, and enriches our involvement in our communities. EdgeConneX is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, as well as any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
EdgeConneX offers a competitive benefits package.
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