This job description reflects potential openings for the Summer 2026 Co-op/Internship Session (May-August). This is a general job description and represents multiple openings in various departments. Honda offers both single and multi-semester co-ops and internships. College students must apply to the requisition pertaining to their major and semester of interest.
Please note: Sponsorship for employment visa status for these positions is unavailable. Applicants requiring sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future (e.g., F-1 CPT/OPT, H-1B, TN, etc.) will not be considered.
More about the Energy and Sustainability Co-op/ Intern at Honda
The below descriptions reflect potential environments and duties within our various Energy and Sustainability Co-op/ Intern positions that we offer. Work environments and projects may include but are not limited to:
EV Charging Infrastructure:
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- Assist in the design and planning of EV charging initiatives, including but not limited to Vehicle-One-Grid (V1G), Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G), Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X), and fast charging initiatives.
- Conduct analysis on EV charging patterns and suggest optimization strategies.
- Engage with vendors and stakeholders to facilitate the deployment of charging infrastructure.
Carbon Neutral Solutions:
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- Participate in the development and implementation of carbon accounting methods.
- Assist in creating strategies for carbon footprint reduction in company operations.
- Contribute to lifecycle assessment projects to evaluate the environmental impact of products or services.
- Research and evaluate current and future trends/options in carbon neutral technologies.
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Hydrogen Fuel Cells:
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- Support the research and application of hydrogen fuel cell technologies.
- Collaborate on pilot projects and business development for integrating hydrogen fuel cells into new applications.
- Research and develop business strategy for the generation of green hydrogen.
Resource Circularity:
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- Aid in the development of circular economy initiatives, such as recycling programs or materials repurposing.
- Perform research on sustainable materials management and waste reduction practices.
- Work with cross-functional teams to enhance resource efficiency and sustainability in manufacturing processes.
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General Duties:
- Assist with the development of sustainability reports and documentation.
- Support sustainability certification processes for the company.
- Participate in the identification and application for sustainability grants or incentives.
- Collaborate with teams to integrate sustainable design principles into new products.
- Conduct energy audits and recommend energy-saving measures.
- Assist with the implementation of energy management systems.
What you need to be successful in this role
Required:
- Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
- General Engineering Coursework
- Minimum 2.5 Cumulative GPA or higher (You will be required to provide your current transcript)
- Class status- Sophomore (by credit hour) or above
- Availability to work a minimum of 10 weeks at 40 hours per week.
- Enrollment in a bachelor's or master's degree program studying Mechanical Engineering or related field.
- Valid U.S. Driver's License
- Ability to provide own transportation to and from work each day.
Desired: Experience and/or interest in Sustainability