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OPmobility

Energy & Water Sustainability Intern

Austin, TX

$16.50 - $21.50/hr

Use the water consumption model to: * Identify the top five water consumers. * Prioritize sub ... Sustainability * Energy Management * Industrial Engineering * Mechanical Engineering * Electrical ...

OPmobility

Energy & Water Sustainability Intern

Austin, TX · On-site

$16.50 - $21.50/hr

Use the water consumption model to: * Identify the top five water consumers. * Prioritize sub ... Sustainability * Energy Management * Industrial Engineering * Mechanical Engineering * Electrical ...

OP Mobility

Energy & Water Sustainability Intern

Austin, TX · On-site

$16.50 - $21.50/hr

Identify the top five water consumers. Prioritize sub-metering opportunities. Evaluate leak ... Engineering Environmental Science Sustainability Energy Management Industrial Engineering ...

Lotus Water

WATER RESOURCES ENGINEER II

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$93K - $127K/yr

Lotus is continuing to grow our Civil Engineering practice with design projects that integrate sustainable water management design elements, onsite water reuse, resilient design, and/or green ...

Lotus Water

WATER RESOURCES ENGINEER II

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$93K - $127K/yr

Lotus is continuing to grow our Civil Engineering practice with design projects that integrate sustainable water management design elements, onsite water reuse, resilient design, and/or green ...

Lotus Water

WATER RESOURCES ENGINEER II

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$93K - $127K/yr

Lotus is continuing to grow our Civil Engineering practice with design projects that integrate sustainable water management design elements, onsite water reuse, resilient design, and/or green ...

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Energy & Water Sustainability Intern

Energy & Water Sustainability Intern

OPmobility

Austin, TX

$16.50 - $21.50/hr

Other

Posted 6 days ago

OPmobility rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 22 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

287th of 486 rated machine equipment manufacturers

Job description

Ready to take on meaningful challenges and shape the next generation of mobility?

Joining OPmobility means stepping into a global group with a purpose to keep people and goods moving safely, smarter, and sustainably everywhere.

Key Responsibilities
  • Monitor, analyze, and communicate electricity, natural gas, and water usage through clear dashboards, trend analysis, KPIs, and management summaries.
  • Utilize Schneider Electric Energy & Sensor Audit reports to:
    • Translate findings into consistent site-level analysis.
    • Support metering roadmap development.
    • Track deployment and implementation progress.
  • Use the water consumption model to:
    • Identify the top five water consumers.
    • Prioritize sub-metering opportunities.
    • Evaluate leak detection technologies.
    • Support intelligent water reduction initiatives.
  • Support ISO 50001 foundations by:
    • Preparing energy baselines.
    • Developing and maintaining Energy Performance Indicators (EnPIs).
    • Managing data sources.
    • Tracking energy performance metrics.
Education
  • Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in:
    • Engineering
    • Environmental Science
    • Sustainability
    • Energy Management
    • Industrial Engineering
    • Mechanical Engineering
    • Electrical Engineering
    • Or a related field
Language Skills
  • English required.
  • Spanish preferred.
Professional Training / Working Skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
  • Experience with Power BI preferred.
  • Basic knowledge of statistics and utility data analysis.
  • Ability to develop presentations and management reports.
  • Strong ability to convert technical reports into clear, decision-ready information.
Function-Related Experience / Specialized Knowledge
  • Basic knowledge of:
    • Electricity systems
    • Natural gas systems
    • Water systems
    • Industrial utilities
    • Energy efficiency principles
    • Metering concepts
  • Experience with manufacturing operations or facility systems preferred.
Additional Skills
  • Strong analytical mindset.
  • High attention to detail.
  • Curiosity and problem-solving orientation.
  • Ability to maintain structured documentation.
  • Continuous improvement mindset.
  • Ability to explain technical data in simple, understandable language.

At OPmobility, people truly matter. We are committed to building inclusive teams, promoting diversity and equality, and ensuring that every application is considered fairly - because the future of mobility is built by diverse perspectives, bold ideas, and people who dare to move forward.

Innovation is therefore not a buzzword, but a natural part of everyday work. You'll grow in an international environment where cutting-edge technologies, industrial excellence, and real-world impact come together to tackle the challenges of tomorrow's automotive industry.

Founded in 1946 by Pierre Burelle, OPmobility, known until 2024 as Plastic Omnium, has transformed itself into a player in sustainable and connected mobility. Today, OPmobility develops technological solutions across four areas of expertise: exterior and lighting systems, the integration of complex modules, technologies related to energy storage, hydrogen and electrification, and a division dedicated to the development of embedded software and digital solutions.

With 11.5 billion in revenue in 2025, 152 factories, 40 R&D centers, and nearly 38,100 employees across 28 countries, OPmobility combines global scale with local impact. All driven by a shared ambition to accelerate the automotive energy transition.

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