Energy and Sustainability Co-op/Intern – Fall 2026

This job description reflects potential openings for the Fall 2026 Co-op/Internship Session (August-December). 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:

Electric Vehical Charging Infrastructure: 

• Assist in the design and planning of Electric Vehical  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 Electric Vehical charging patterns and suggest optimization strategies. 
• Engage with vendors and stakeholders to facilitate the deployment of charging infrastructure. 

Carbon Neutral Solutions: 

• 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.

Hydrogen Fuel Cells: 

• 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: 

• 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.

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 secure own transportation to and from work each day
  • *Public transportation and ride share services are limited in some of our locations.  Co-ops are responsible for securing their own transportation to and from work each day, and must have a reliable plan for transportation in order to be eligible for a position. Regular in-person attendance is required, and transportation issues will not be excused.

Desired: Experience and/or interest in Sustainability

Position Locations

Energy and Sustainability Co-op/Intern positions are offered in the cities/states listed below, if you are selected to move forward in the process, you will be given the opportunity to make selections on your location preferences: 

• Torrance, California (30 minutes south of Downtown Los Angeles, California) 
• Marysville, Ohio (45 minutes northwest of Columbus, Ohio)

Honda Co-operative and Learning Internships Program Benefits

Housing Accommodations: Honda offers housing at a shared cost, or a housing stipend based on location for our Co-ops and Interns. It is not required to opt-in to but is available should you need housing at the time of your Co-op/Internship with Honda.

Honda Business Resource Groups: One of the ways Honda gives diversity a voice is through its business resource groups. The associate-led, company-supported groups have members aligned across different dimensions of diversity such as gender, ethnicity, ability, life stage and experiences. The groups provide networking opportunities, a chance to give back and professional development. Some groups have even given feedback on Honda products, making them more appealing to all. Embracing all views is what will drive us into the future. Honda wants passionate, driven people to be a part of that future.

Performance Feedback: Honda Co-ops and Interns will have the opportunity to receive informal and formal feedback from their leaders, ask questions and express future interest in a scheduled mid-term and final evaluation.

Mentorship: Each Co-op/Intern is assigned a mentor in your department to help you navigate your time at Honda.

On-site Wellness Center: Co-ops and Interns have access to join our Wellness Centers (varies by location). Our Wellness Centers are full gyms equipped with cardio machines, weights, basketball courts, pools, dieticians, personal trainers and group fitness classes.

Paid overtime: Co-ops and Interns will receive 1.5 times their hourly rate of pay for any overtime worked.

Hourly Wage Range: $23.35 - $35.22

Pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to, geographic location, work experience, education, etc.

Consideration for full time employment: Our Cooperative Learning Internships program is utilized as a talent pipeline for our full-time positions!

Additional details regarding Honda Co-op and Intern benefits are provided upon offer.