Sustainability Consulting Intern (Available June 2026)

• Conduct site visits for field data collection and actively participate in internal or external client meetings along with more senior members of the team
• Support the delivery of strategy, planning, and implementation projects focused on sustainability, decarbonization, ESG, resilience and resource conservation
• Contribute to project deliverables including presentations and reports, managing subtasks to assist the team in tracking project deliverables and schedules
• Conduct research into a variety of sustainability, decarbonization, resilience, and equity topics (e.g., architectural materials and technology, funding/financing/incentives, sustainability and/or resilience policy, health of communities, and social equity)
• Contribute to projects at various stages of ideation or implementation at various scales of intervention, from single measures to fitouts, to masterplanning, and infrastructure developments
• Develop sketches, charts, graphics, and other digital illustrations of sustainability concepts to visualize design strategies for client presentations and other external needs
• Develop lifecycle cost calculations, water balance calculations, building energy models, renewable and distributed energy feasibility studies, operational and embodied carbon calculations, or resilience assessments, under guidance from more senior members of the team
• Assist clients in pursuing, tracking, and complying with various net zero or other sustainability frameworks, such as LEED, WELL, Fitwel, Living Building Challenge, Envision, etc.

• Proficient in use of software like MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, interactive Adobe PDFs
• Knowledge of sustainability frameworks such as LEED, WELL, Fitwel, Living Building Challenge, Envision, etc.
• Familiarity with traditional but also new innovative building systems and technologies (e.g., advanced lighting, heat recovery, heat pumps, lowcarbon concrete)
• Candidate must be eligible to work in the US without the need for employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future to be considered for this role
• Project Work, portfolios, etc. are welcome
• Innovative minds: We’re looking for critical thinkers who embrace new ideas and challenge the status quo.
• Knowledge of building energy simulation, wholelife carbon, and graphic communication software, such as, IES VE, Rhino + Grasshopper, EnergyPlus, SketchUp, OpenStudio, Tally, Athena Impact Estimator, Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, etc.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, problemsolving, and decisionmaking capabilities
• For positions in the US, proficiency in written and spoken English is required
• Demonstrated foundational understanding of concepts related to sustainability, operational/embodied carbon, climate change, resilience, lifecycle costs, distributed energy resources, social equity, and environmental justice issues
• Successful completion of coursework in sustainability, operational/embodied carbon, climate change, resilience, lifecycle costs, distributed energy resources, social equity, and environmental justice issues
• Professional accreditation under a sustainability rating framework such as LEED or WELL accredited professional
• Pursuing a Bachlor’s degree in building or community design/engineering field or related science, such as Architecture, Building Science, Mechanical/Electrical/Energy/Environmental Engineering, City Planning, Environmental Science/Policy/Management, or similar
• Excellent time management skills, with ability to prioritize and multitask in a fastpaced environment.
• Exceptional research, writing, communication, and presentation skills to communicate work in a clear, concise, and logical format

New York City Hiring Range - The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in New York City, NY is $26.50 to $38.00 per hour. Please note hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside of New York City, NY will differ.

Boston, MA Hiring Range - The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in Boston, MA is $24.00 to $36.00 per hour. Please note hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside of Boston, MA will differ.

• Career growth: Grow your skills through innovative projects, training, and mentoring in a supportive environment. We invest in your future.
• Worklife balance: Our hybrid model offers flexibility to balance work with your life. We balance your needs with our clients and communities
• Inclusive culture: Your unique perspective matters. We celebrate diversity and foster a supportive, social environment where everyone belongs.