Sustainability Data Intern at Verdani Partners – Carlsbad, California

Title: Sustainability Data Intern

Position Type: Intern

Reporting Location: In-Person or Remote

Salary:  $25/hour; 40 hours per week

Start Date: ASAP

OVERVIEW

Verdani Partners is seeking a motivated Engineering Intern to join our technical services team. They will be responsible for collecting building level utility data, working in ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager, and other data management tasks as needed.

Please see the “About Us” section below or visit our website (www.verdani.com) to learn more about our firm.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

We recognize that the job requirements may vary, and that not every candidate may possess all the required or preferred experience. We will consider candidates who demonstrate a combination of the required and preferred experience, as well as a proactive and positive "Can Do" attitude in their professional approach.

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree, Majors: Environmental Science or Engineering, Energy Management, or related fields

• Excel and data management skills

• Strong team player

• Excellent time management and ability to balance competing priorities

• Interest in the fields of Sustainability, building efficiency, and/or data management

Preferred:

• ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager experience

• Experience with data requests from utility companies
  

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

During the execution of job responsibilities, the employee should expect the following conditions and demands associated with the role:

• Remaining in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time at a desk and working on a computer

• Repetitive motions involving the wrists, hands, and/or fingers

• Occasional light to moderate lifting, bending, stooping, kneeling, or crouching may be necessary

• Close vision requirements due to computer work

• Adequate hearing for effective communication in-person and/or on the telephone

• Ability to move objects weighting up to 25 pounds occasionally, 10 pounds frequently, and/or 5 pounds continuously.

• The job is performed indoors in a traditional office setting where moderate noise levels may be present.

Reasonable accommodations are available upon request to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of the job.

At Verdani Partners, we’re committed to an inclusive, accessible hiring experience for all applicants. If you need accommodations such as alternate formats, assistive tech, or communication support—we’re here to help.

Request support by filling out our accommodation request form, calling (213) 281-5990, or emailing careers@verdani.com.

Everyone deserves the chance to apply and thrive with dignity!

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

• Fluent in English communication, both oral and written.

ADDITIONAL POSITION RELATED DETAILS

• Applicant must be authorized to work in the United States

ABOUT VERDANI PARTNERS

Verdani Partners is a leading ESG consulting firm dedicated to advancing sustainability in the built environment on a global scale. Our mission-driven organization comprises an international team of experts with over 25 years of experience in real estate, sustainability, and ESG. We specialize in greening new and existing large building portfolios and supporting corporate sustainability needs. Verdani manages ESG programs for 22 real estate firms with over $690 billion AUM and more than 10,000 properties across 1.7 billion square feet of diversified, global portfolios. Our core services include climate resilience, decarbonization, net zero strategies, healthy buildings, biodiversity, DEI initiatives, data management, green building certifications, ESG frameworks, regulatory and annual reporting, ESG education, and stakeholder engagement. Our clients consistently rank #1, #2, and in the top five among their peers on global real estate ESG benchmarks such as GRESB and A to A+ on PRI.

Verdani’s corporate ESG, technical services, communications, and green building certifications departments, along with our key program verticals and ESG workforce development programs, bring an impressive breadth of expertise to each portfolio and project. Our approach is to identify and prioritize effective solutions that can be sustained over the life of the building, adding economic, social, and environmental value along the way. As a GRESB Global Partner, GRESB Training Partner, and member of the GRESB Benchmarking Committee, we actively participate with USGBC, ULI Greenprint, and Nareit. Since 2023, Verdani has been a Certified B Corporation™, part of a global community of businesses that meet high standards of social and environmental impact, pledging to use business as a force for good®. Our talented team of experts combines passion with an above-and-beyond commitment to sustainability, delivering exceptional results for our clients while maintaining a balance between work and family needs.

Verdani is a fast-growing organization that prioritizes community and employee well-being. We offer an array of excellent benefits, including flexible work schedules, health insurance contributions, life and short-term disability insurance, paid time off, a 401k program with employer contributions, an employee assistance program, annual educational and conference allowances, and monthly internet and food stipends.

Joining the Verdani team means becoming part of something bigger. We are a diverse and dedicated group that feels more like a family, united by a shared goal: making a difference in the world now and for future generations. Our environment is laid-back yet professional, filled with talented individuals who believe in making work enjoyable and impactful.

Verdani is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. Verdani is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment, ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees.

Thank you for your interest in this position at Verdani Partners!

**As a result of the large number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide immediate individual updates on your application status. However, if you are chosen for an interview, you will receive direct communication via email.

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