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Port of Seattle

Feb 28, 2024

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Science
    Sustainability
  • Seattle

Requirements

  • A student:
  • You must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or a recent graduate (< 1 year ago) in a degree program such as in environmental engineering, environmental sciences or related physical sciences.
  • Committed to Equity:
  • You will apply equity and exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices in all aspects of the work. At the Port of Seattle, equity is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all Port employees.
  • Use of Technology:
  • You have intermediate knowledge of MS Office products, especially Excel and Word with some experience managing large amounts of data.
  • Organized and proactive:
  • You possess good organizational skills. You’re able to work with a diverse group of individuals and possess the ability to work in a productive, team-oriented environment.
  • Desired:
  • General knowledge of Green Building rating systems (e.g. LEED, WELL).

Responsibilities

  • Green Building Program:
  • Develop documentation for Green Building Certifications, including the United States Green Building Council’s (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), the International WELL Building Institute’s certification program (i.e., WELL), or the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure’s Envision certification. This may include developing and updating “scorecards” for projects, compilation, and summaries of policy documents, and writing technical memorandums to document credit applicability and outcomes.
  • Participate and present in meetings for projects pursuing certifications.
  • Research and provide recommendations on additional Green Building Certifications (e.g., Envision, Fitwel, Parksmart, etc.) to understand opportunities to integrate environmental performance within projects at SEA.
  • Support water conservation efforts at SEA. This may include review of SEA’s water utility infrastructure documents and data. Examples of projects include conservation opportunities through low-flow fixtures, irrigation, water reuse, and rainwater capture.
  • Support SEA’s Green Building Program focusing on employee wellness. This may include assessment and reporting of indoor air quality and occupant experiences.
  • Opportunity to work with other environmental programs by supporting task-level work and participating in specific projects for other managers.
  • Support for other environmental compliance programs as requested, including stormwater, water resources, soils and remediation, hazardous waste, and construction management.
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Port of Seattle

The Port keeps Washington state connected through aviation, maritime, logistics, trade, and travel services

Government
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1911
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Founded in 1911, the Port owns and operates Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Fishermen’s Terminal — home of the North Pacific fishing fleet — and public marinas. The Port also owns two cruise ship terminals, a grain terminal, real estate assets, and marine cargo terminals through its partnership in the Northwest Seaport Alliance. Port operations help support nearly 200,000 jobs and $7 billion in wages throughout the region. Over the next 19 years, the port’s “Century Agenda” seeks to create an additional 100,000 jobs through economic growth while becoming the nation’s leading green and energy-efficient port.