Student Internship - Climate Action & Sustainability - Summer 2024 - New York

Gensler

Jan 5, 2024

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Starts on Jun 03
Summer Internship
Architecture & Urban Planning
Engineering
New York

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a degree in sustainable building, architecture, engineering, interiors or related field
You have completed your third year of an undergraduate program or first year of a graduate program and are returning to your program post-internship. This internship is not for recent graduates
Significant interest in and aptitude for sustainable design, certifications, and learning about project management, and client relationships
LEED Accreditation required, additional accreditations a plus
Knowledge of building systems, sustainable materials, and consultant coordination
Knowledge of LEED and certification project management
Ability to perform technical analysis is a plus (e.g. energy and daylighting simulation, specification writing, materials selection, cost and life cycle studies, etc.)
Resourceful, self-motivated, enthusiastic team player
A sense of humor and a knack for innovation and problem solving, and a collaborative, solutions-oriented working style
Technical Skills:
Proficient user of LEED Online, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and InDesign
Familiarity with project management tools or willingness to learn
Familiarity with digital collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams, and willingness to learn others such as Miro and/or Mura
Submit an online application including a resume and portfolio in PDF form. If you choose to submit a link to an online portfolio, you must make sure it is not password protected and that it contains a resume, cover letter, and work samples. Submissions made in Microsoft Word and/or without work samples will not be considered.

Responsibilities

You will support the team on a broad range of sustainability and wellness projects, including strategy development, analytic works, and certifications. The certifications we support include LEED, Living Building Challenge, WELL Building Standard, Fitwel and/or Net Zero Building Certification. Additionally, you may participate in consulting engagements that provide sustainability strategies for a wide range of world class clients and projects ranging from commercial interiors to ground up buildings and real estate portfolios.
Work with clients and design teams to establish sustainable design and project certification goals, employing feasibility analysis or other methods to facilitate goal setting
Participate in work sessions with clients and design teams to build consensus on sustainable design solutions
Participate in the coordination with project design and consultant teams to provide sustainable design guidance and technical support, and certification process management, participating in client meetings when necessary
Coordinate integration of Revit, energy modeling, daylighting and other technical analysis in projects where needed
Identify and maintain awareness of current and emerging technologies, tools, and methods as they impact the delivery of green building design
Research Federal, State, and local regulations and incentives and provide guidance to clients
Ensure sustainable design projects status are integrated into Gensler Digital Library

Gensler

Shaping the future of cities by enhancing the human experience.

Real Estate

Industry

1001-5000

Employees

1965

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Gensler is a global architecture, design, and planning firm with 53 locations and more than 7,000 professionals networked across the Americas, Europe, Greater China, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East. Founded in 1965, the firm works globally with more than 4,000 clients across more than 29 practice areas spanning the work, lifestyle, community, and health sectors. Everything we do is guided by our mission: To create a better world through the power of design. We believe the power of design can spark positive change and create a future that promotes equity, resilience, and wellbeing for everyone. Gensler was named one of Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work in 2020, 2019, 2017 and 2016, and our award-winning culture has been recognized by Fast Company as one of the 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2021. Our people-first philosophy is centered on the core ideas of diversity empowerment, impact, community, respect, and growth.