Energy, Environment & Sustainability

Explore the Energy, Environment & Sustainability Career Community.

Do you have an investigative mindset and like solving complex problems? The Energy, Environment & Sustainability Community includes fields such as Research and Development, Marine Science, Environment Management, Energy, Physical Sciences, and Food and Agriculture. This community is for you if you like defining problems, gathering data and interpreting findings.

You may also be curious about analyzing systems, critiquing research, examining cause and effects, and formulating hypotheses. Join us in addressing issues such as climate change, ocean conservation, clean energy, food and water and more through exploring industry specific content and opportunities.

Advanced Energy: $1,250 Energy Scholarship

Advanced Energy, a North Carolina based nonprofit energy consulting firm, is awarding a writing scholarship this week! The first place prize is $1,250, second place prize is $750, and third place prize is $500. All 3 winners will also be …

By Carl Thompson
Carl Thompson Senior Career Specialist
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Top 8 | Climate + Sustainability Job Boards

Are you currently looking for an internship, fellowship, or a job in a climate + sustainability profession? Below is a list of the most useful job search boards for students actively seeking climate focused professional opportunities.

By Carl Thompson
Carl Thompson Senior Career Specialist
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Top 10 | March Energy + Environment Internship/Fellowship Opportunities

Are you still looking for a summer internship/fellowship in energy, environment, or sustainability? Well then, look no further! Below is a list of the top 10 energy + environment internships/fellowships still available in the month of March.

By Carl Thompson
Carl Thompson Senior Career Specialist
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Electrification Coalition Policy Intern

Policy Intern
The Electrification Coalition (EC) is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit advocacy group based in Washington, D.C., committed to promoting policies and actions that facilitate the deployment of electric vehicles (EVs) on a mass scale. The EC works to end the …

By Margi Strickland (she/her)
Margi Strickland (she/her) Assistant Director of Employer Relations
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A Resource for Energy Internship Seekers

Still on the hunt for that summer internship? The Nicholas Institute’s Energy Internship Program can help you find and fund a position.

The Energy Internship Program connects Duke students from all majors, backgrounds, and degree programs to summer opportunities across …

By Carl Thompson
Carl Thompson Senior Career Specialist
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Sustainable Business Job Search Resources

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