Sustainability Engineering Intern

About IN2 and the Role

IN2 Engineering in Berlin invites passionate candidates to apply for the role of Sustainability Engineering Intern within their sustainability and building-physics team. The role entails contributing to the creation of environmentally conscious, energy-efficient, and healthy buildings through real project involvement. It is tailored for students or recent graduates in engineering, architecture, environmental design, or related technical fields.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting sustainability assessments for both new constructions and refurbishment projects.
• Support certification processes such as LEED, BREEAM, DGNB, and other relevant building certifications.
• Collect, evaluate, and manage sustainability evidence and project-related information.
• Contribute to studies on energy use, carbon footprint, daylight, comfort, and building performance.
• Conduct research on sustainable materials, technologies, regulations, and design solutions.
• Help prepare sustainability reports, presentations, and submissions to clients.
• Collaborate and coordinate information flow with architects, engineers, contractors, and manufacturers.
• Assist in formulating project-specific sustainability strategies.

Candidate Profile

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from studies in Sustainability, Environmental Engineering, Architecture, Building Physics, Energy Engineering, or related disciplines.
• Genuine interest in designing for climate change and sustainable construction practices.
• Basic knowledge of energy efficiency, carbon reduction, or environmental evaluation.
• Previous exposure to LEED, BREEAM, DGNB certifications, energy modeling, or lifecycle assessment is beneficial.
• Strong abilities in research, analysis, and communication.
• Proficiency in English is essential; German language skills are advantageous.
• Organized, proactive attitude with comfort in handling technical documents.
• Motivated to work with multidisciplinary design teams.

What We Provide

• A paid, full-time internship lasting six months.
• Potential extension of the internship or transition into a longer-term role.
• Hands-on experience with live projects focused on sustainability and building performance.
• Guidance and mentorship from experienced sustainability experts.
• Insight into international building certification systems and diverse project sectors.
• Opportunities to advance technical, analytical, and client-facing competencies.
• A welcoming, international, and collaborative work environment located in Berlin.
• Annual entitlement of 24 days of paid leave, prorated for the internship duration.