2025 Intern - Engineering and Facilities Sustainability Intern

SALARY
$23.42 /Hour

DESCRIPTION:

As an intern for the Engineering and Facilities department, you will have the opportunity to make an impact with high quality resume worthy achievements. Within Engineering and Facilities, the need to advance sustainability has never been higher; we are integral to developing and implementing a Transit Sustainability Plan, implementing the Council's Climate Action Work Plan, tracking and analyzing energy usage, and completing energy and emissions reduction projects, while simultaneously carrying out natural systems work that will be noted as strategies and actions with the sustainability plan. In this position you will have exposure to wide-ranging Transit and Council decision making processes and decision makers. Additionally, you will compose high level analysis related to emissions and the associated reduction strategies. Lastly, you will forward inclusive engagement work by hearing, sharing, and adapting our work plans to meet the needs of the communities impacted.
 

Internship Information:

• Length: 1 Year
• Hours: Full-time (40 hours per week) June – August and Part-time (at least 20 hours per week) during the school year.
• Start Date: 06/09/2025
• Location: 677 Transfer Rd, St. Paul MN 55114

NOTE:  Candidate's residence must be in Minnesota or Wisconsin. This position is eligible for a hybrid (both remote and onsite) telework arrangement. 

What does a 2025 Internship with the Metropolitan Council entail?
As a 2025 Intern with the Metropolitan Council you will benefit from on-the-job training and mentoring along with participation in team projects, social events and professional development.  Interns will receive the opportunity to build professional relationships and enhance their interpersonal skills.  Interns will also interact with their coworkers and participate in projects that directly impact business value.
 
Who is the Metropolitan Council?
The Metropolitan Council is made up of several operating divisions that service the Twin Cities Metropolitan area in a number of ways.

• Metro Transit provides bus and light rail public transportation for the greater metropolitan area
• Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES) manages wastewater treatment plants and the regional wastewater collection system for the seven county metropolitan region
• Community Development is responsible for helping the Council shape its regional growth plan and Metro HRA provides affordable housing programs in the region
• Metropolitan Transportation Services (MTS) is responsible for the transportation planning functions as the Twin Cities metropolitan planning organization (MPO) for transportation
• Regional Administration provides support services (Finance, Payroll, HR, etc.) for the Council

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Task/Project Management of Sustainable or Energy related projects and initiatives. Outreach and engagement; communication of the progress and purpose of the program, both internally and externally.
• Data gathering and analysis that can be used to highlight the progress being made, and/or drive internal decision making.
• Research and review of practices focused on environmental sustainability and climate action.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be enrolled in a degree seeking program (Associate's, Bachelor's, Master’s, or PhD) OR be a recent graduate (within 12 months from posting date) from a degree program.
• Candidate's residence must be in Minnesota or Wisconsin during the internship.
• An UNOFFICIAL/OFFICIAL transcript is required to be attached to application.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Declared major undergraduate or graduate student.
• Previous internship or work experience, preferably with documented work in sustainability.
• EnergyCAP, Notebook, Teams, and GIS experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Intermediate skills in Word & Excel.

DEGREE PROGRAM/AREA OF STUDY PREFERRED

• Engineering, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Sustainability Studies, Ecology, Natural Resource Management, Physics, Architecture, Urban Planning, or related field.

What you can expect from us: 

• We offer the opportunity to make a difference and positively influence the Twin Cities metropolitan area.
• We provide a competitive salary, excellent benefits and a good work/life balance.

More about why you should join us!

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Union: Non-Represented (Non-Rep)
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Safety Sensitive:  No
 
What steps the recruitment process involves:
1.    We review your minimum qualifications. 
2.    We rate your education and experience. 
3.    We conduct a structured panel interview. 

Once you have successfully completed the steps above, then:
If you are new to the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a drug test (safety sensitive positions only), and a background check which verifies education, employment, and criminal history.  A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the job.  If you have a criminal conviction, you do not automatically fail. The Metropolitan Council considers felony, gross misdemeanor and misdemeanor convictions on a case-by-case basis, based on whether they are related to the job and whether the candidate has demonstrated adequate rehabilitation.
 
If you are already an employee of the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a drug test (if moving from a non-safety sensitive position to a safety sensitive position) and criminal background check if the job you're applying for is safety sensitive, is a supervisory or management job, is in the Finance, Information Services, Audit, or Human Resources departments, or has access to financial records, files/databases, cash, vouchers or transit fare cards.  A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the position.
 
IMPORTANT: If you make a false statement or withhold information, you may be barred from job consideration.

The Metropolitan Council is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and veteran-friendly employer. The Council is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the region and strongly encourages persons of color, members of the LGBTQ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process, please email HR-OCCHealth@metc.state.mn.us.