Environmental Studies & Sustainability
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If you're looking for a hands-on experience out in the field (literally) evaluation wind power or in the lab researching soil and testing pH, or maybe you're into environmental advocacy? Whatever it is and however you want to contribute to our planet, we're behind you 100% of the way.
The placements below are not an exhaustive list, so let your IES Internships representative know if you would like additional examples. Once you confirm to a program, the onsite Internship Coordinator will work with you closely to find an internship placement based on your interests. Learn about how the application and internship process works.
Sustainable Energy
Internships Abroad
A intern in Dublin worked for an energy supply company specifically focused on the operations and upkeep of a functioning wind farm and rolling out solar power throughout Ireland. The intern not only supported the assessment of wind and solar power expansion, but also participated in site visits around the country.
Hydrolics
Internships Abroad
In Barcelona, an intern worked for a hydrolics company that provides products that control water temperature, dissolved oxygen, currents, salinity, pH, and other desired parameter in real time. They supported product testing, client response, and reviewed changing qualities of water.
Environmental Research
Internships Abroad
An intern in Shanghai worked for an environmental studies research center, where they developed solutions for water, air, and soil without chemicals.
- Energy supply company in Dublin, specifically focused on the operations and upkeep of a functioning wind farm and rolling out solar power throughout Ireland
- Environmental studies research center in Shanghai developing solutions for water, air, and soil without chemicals
- German aerospace and green-industry manufacturer in Shanghai designing the future of China’s green energy products
- Materials engineering company in Shanghai working on the development of new materials for construction through 3-D printing
- Santiago-based, global power company and one of the principal integrated operators in the world’s energy and national gas industries
- Content creation for a fashion company in Barcelona supporting solutions for social and environmental issues
- Educational science center for children in Cape Town
- Energy supply company in Dublin, specifically focused on the operations and upkeep of a functioning wind farm and rolling out solar power throughout Ireland
- Environmental studies research center in Shanghai developing solutions for water, air, and soil without chemicals
- NGO in Shanghai advocating for nature conservation in China
- Non-campaigning organization in London located within a university research office that connects people and ideas to preserve the Thames Estuary
- Nonprofit preserving Cape Town’s unique and biodiverse natural heritage through education, training, and conservation initiatives
- Sustainable farming and food production research company in Vienna
- Barcelona-based company that provides products that control water temperature, dissolved oxygen, currents, salinity, pH or any other desired parameter in real time
- Climate change institute in Berlin
- Non-campaigning organization in London located within a university research office that connects people and ideas to preserve the Thames Estuary
Examples of Environmental Studies & Sustainability Internships Abroad by Location
Environmental Studies & Sustainability internships abroad are available in Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America. Our staff work to find the perfect placement for you. Can you imagine yourself working at one of our incredible locations? Don't see your ideal internship listed? We're always adding new employers to our network of internships placements, so connect with an IES Internships representative to learn more!
My interest in the ideas and passion that were shared during the [internship] guided me to decide to finish my academic journey by getting a masters degree in
Environmental Engineering.
