LP Building Solutions

Sustainability Intern

LP Building Solutions  •  Nashville, TN (Hybrid)  •  1 day ago
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Job Description

Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LP Building Solutions) is a leading provider of high-performance building solutions that meet the demands of builders, remodelers, and homeowners worldwide. We manufacture engineered wood building products that include an extensive offering of innovative and dependable building materials and accessories. LP’s values-driven culture creates an environment where talented and hardworking people thrive in an ethical, inclusive, challenging, and rewarding place to work. Since our founding in 1972, we’ve developed careers and provided advancement opportunities in the building products industry. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, LP operates more than 20 facilities across North and South America. For more information, visit LPCorp.com.

Job Purpose

This position will support our Sustainability Team as a Summer Intern from May 2027 – August 2027 and will be based in Nashville, Tennessee. This is a paid, full-time internship.

We are seeking a curious and motivated individual who is interested in learning about corporate responsibility and sustainability within the manufacturing and building products industries, and how sustainability initiatives can drive business performance, stakeholder value, and long-term growth.

In this position you will have the opportunity to:

  • Lead a summer project to evaluate energy intensity and emissions intensity (per MSF) across manufacturing facilities.
  • Develop recommendations to support CAPEX investment decisions that improve operational efficiency, lower costs, and advance LP's sustainability objectives.
  • Analyze environmental and operational data from LP manufacturing facilities.
  • Identify trends, performance gaps, and opportunities to improve energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
  • Evaluate opportunities to increase renewable energy adoption across LP's manufacturing network by assessing the feasibility of on-site solar projects
  • Analyze facility-level electricity consumption and utility cost data.
  • Research federal, state, and local incentives that may impact solar project economics.
  • Develop a scorecard to rank mills based on solar project feasibility and potential return on investment.
  • Help calculate potential greenhouse gas emission reductions from solar installations.
  • Gain hands-on experience applying sustainability concepts to real-world operational challenges.
  • Learn how sustainability data supports strategic decision-making and capital investment (CAPEX) planning.
  • Develop skills in data analysis, research, project management, and stakeholder engagement.
  • Work alongside cross-functional teams, including Environmental, Finance, Operations, and Public Policy, to support sustainability initiatives.

What do I need to be successful?

  • Basic understanding of sustainability and corporate responsibility concepts
  • Knowledge of greenhouse gas accounting and climate-related metrics is preferred
  • Ability to identify trends and summarize findings
  • Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Interpersonal and communication skills
  • Time management skills

Education

  • Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program, preferably in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resources, or a related field
  • Must have an expected graduation date of August 2027 or later
  • Maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher

Work Environment

  • This position will work at home and in our Nashville office on a hybrid schedule

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LP offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits and programs including health and welfare benefits, 401(k) program, career mobility, tuition reimbursement, volunteer opportunities, profit sharing and more.

LP Building Solutions

About LP Building Solutions

About LP Building Solutions

As a leader in high-performance building solutions, Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LP Building Solutions, NYSE: LPX) manufactures engineered wood building products that meet the demands of builders, remodelers, and homeowners worldwide. LP’s extensive offerings include innovative and dependable building products and accessories, such as LP® SmartSide® Trim & Siding (and other LP siding products), the LP® Structural Solutions portfolio, and oriented strand board (OSB). In addition to product solutions, LP provides industry-leading customer service and warranties. Since its founding in 1972, LP has been Building a Better World™ by helping customers construct beautiful, durable homes while our shareholders build lasting value. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, LP operates more than 20 manufacturing facilities across the U.S., Canada, Chile, and Brazil. For more information, visit LPCorp.com.

À propos de Solutions en constructions LP

En tant que chef de file des solutions de construction haute performance, Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LP Building Solutions, NYSE : LPX) fabrique des matériaux de construction en bois d'ingénierie qui répondent aux exigences des constructeurs, des rénovateurs et des propriétaires du monde entier. Les offres étendues de LP comprennent des produits et accessoires innovants et fiables, tels que le portefeuille de produits LP® SmartSide® Trim & Siding, le portefeuille LP® Structural Solutions et les panneaux à lamelles orientées (OSB). En plus des solutions de produits, LP fournit un service client et des garanties de pointe. Depuis sa fondation en 1972, LP a construit un monde meilleur™ en aidant ses clients à construire de belles structures durables et nos actionnaires à créer une valeur durable. Basée à Nashville, Tennessee, LP exploite 20 usines aux États-Unis, au Canada, au Chili et au Brésil. Pour plus d'informations, visitez LPCorp.com.

Industry
Wholesale & Distribution
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Nashville
Year Founded
1972
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