2026 Internship - Sustainability - Facilities & Maintenance

Are you interested in helping shape the future of electric vehicle infrastructure and sustainable campus transportation?

Do you enjoy structuring complex information, building implementation plans, and turning big-picture sustainability goals into actionable roadmaps?

If you're pursuing a degree in sustainability, environmental engineering, urban planning, engineering, economics, or a related field and want to gain experience in sustainability planning and infrastructure strategy, we'd love to have you join our team!

We are seeking an intern to help us develop a campus-wide Electric Vehicle (EV) Master Plan that provides a clear, phased, and financially informed path for EV charging deployment. As a member of our team, you'll contribute to building a structured implementation approach that aligns infrastructure investments with fleet electrification goals, parking demand, utility capacity, and long-term sustainability objectives. You will be joining a hardworking team of engineers and planners who collaborate across facilities, utilities, and sustainability functions to deliver practical, forward-looking solutions. We are passionate about responsible energy use, carbon reduction, and resilient infrastructure. Our team is committed to thoughtful planning, data-driven decision making, and cross-functional collaboration. We strive to foster an environment of learning, initiative, and professional growth. Our team values analytical thinking, organization, and clear communication.

As a member of our team...

Your primary responsibility will be supporting the development of a multi-year EV charging infrastructure master plan and implementation roadmap.

You will ...

• • Assist in developing a multi-year EV charging infrastructure master plan
  • Build implementation schedules and timelines aligned with campus priorities and constraints
  • Support order-of-magnitude cost estimates for EV infrastructure deployment, including equipment, installation, and utility upgrades
  • Compile and analyze data related to fleet electrification, parking demand, and utility capacity
  • Research best practices, standards, and peer institution approaches to EV planning
  • Prepare summary materials, visuals, and briefing documents for leadership and project teams
  • Operate APL Vehicles(service vans/trucks) to travel across campus

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...

• Are pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in sustainability, environmental engineering, urban planning, engineering, economics, or a related field

• Have a passion for sustainable infrastructure, transportation electrification, and advancing practical, data driven climate solutions

• Have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
• Hold U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status, as required to access APL's facilities and networks, subject to applicable laws.
• Requires valid state-of-residence driver's license in good standing

You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...

Why Work at APL?

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation's most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates.

At APL, we celebrate our differences of perspectives and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL's campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities athttp://www.jhuapl.edu/careers.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.APL is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contactAccommodations@jhuapl.edu.

The referenced pay range is based on JHU APL's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level with consideration for internal parity. For salaried employees scheduled to work less than 40 hours per week, annual salary will be prorated based on the number of hours worked. APL may offer bonuses or other forms of compensation per internal policy and/or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be provided in the form of a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, locality allowance or discretionary payments for exceptional performance. APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.