Sustainability Intern (Spring/Summer 2026)

At a Glance

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Sustainability Intern (Spring/Summer 2026) to join the Electrical Wiring Systems Pass and Seymour Team in Syracsue, NY. We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to provide support to Legrand’s ongoing efforts to operate sustainably. The ideal candidate will have a passion for sustainability and/or data management, an understanding of current global environmental challenges, and the desire to learn about Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Seeking someone who could start part-time spring semester 2026 and work full-time during the summer. Assignment can be extended based on performance and business needs.

The Sustainability Inern will work under the supervision of the Sustainability Analyst within the Compliance and Standards team to provide a range of support, including but not limited to, research and analysis on CSR topics and sustainability trends impacting sourcing and product development; trends in CSR/sustainability reporting, including ESG requirements; organization and evaluation of customer requests for CSR/sustainability information and development of appropriate responses.

What Will You Do?

• Create, evaluate, and maintain Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) in the form of Product Environmental Profiles (PEPs).
• Conduct research as requested by the Circular Economy team (topics may include Scope 3 accounting, embodied carbon reduction strategies, product take-back schemes and others).
• Support product and supply chain sustainability initiatives.
• Assist in the preparation of sustainability presentations.
• Provide support to cross-functional teams working to enhance Legrand’s interaction with customers on sustainability.
• Collect and analyze data on product component materials and manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an Engineering degree with a focus on sustainability or equivalent field of study.
• Strong data analysis and data management skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with ChatGPT or similar AI programs is a plus.
• Knowledge of sustainability reporting frameworks such as GRI and UN's SDG is a plus.
• Experience with Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) is a plus.

Salary:  $18.00 - $23.00 / per hour

About Legrand

Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Our comprehensive offering of solutions for residential, commercial, and data center markets makes us a benchmark for customers worldwide. We harness technological and societal trends with lasting impacts on buildings with the purpose of improving life by transforming the spaces where people live, work, and meet with electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative, and sustainable. Legrand is a global, publicly traded company listed on the Euronext (Legrand SA EPA: LR). For more information, visit www.legrandgroup.com/en

About Legrand North and Central America

Legrand, North & Central America (LNCA) is a leader in the AV, Lighting & Controls, Electrical, and Data Center markets. LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay, short-term and long-term disability benefit plans, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, bonus opportunities in accordance with the Company’s incentive plans, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network. For more information, visit legrand.us 

About Legrand’s Electrical Wiring Systems Division

Legrand’s Electrical Wiring Systems (EWS) division provides the most complete line of residential, commercial, and industrial electrical wiring devices in the world.  Through commitment to innovation and quality, EWS maintains the position of industry leader in wire and cable management and wiring devices categories, specializing in raceways, flexible floor, open space and outdoor power solutions, wire mesh cable trays and systems, and designer switches and outlets. With this comprehensive offering, EWS serves a range of exciting vertical markets, including commercial office and commercial interior, data centers, education, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, mixed-use developments and residential.  For more information, visit legrand.us/electrical wiring devices  

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