Advisory Building Performance Intern- New York, Boston or DC (Summer 2026)

Description

• Evaluate resource consumption for sites and buildings across energy, water, and waste as well as evaluating GHG emissions and study opportunities to reduce impact and consumption
• Support building projects pursuing certification using a wide variety of building certification systems such as LEED, WELL, Fitwel, ILFI Zero Carbon, LBC, etc. or clients developing ESG strategies
• Help investigate preferred site strategies for stormwater management, external comfort, heat island reduction, improved air and acoustic quality, biodiversity and ecology, enhanced user experience
• Create client PowerPoint presentations, memos, reports, graphics, and presentations
• Research sustainability and urban design strategies, best practices and benchmarks, policy advancements, and other topics
• Assist with whole building energy modeling and whole-life carbon analysis for building performance evaluation with industry standard software
• Assess renewable energy production feasibility and research viable technologies and available funding and incentive opportunities.

Requirements

• Experience using Revit, GIS, AutoCAD, or other design tools
• Eagerness to learn and work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to communicate thoughts and technical ideas in an accessible manner
• Graphic skills and experience using Adobe Creative Suite is preferred

Benefits

• Access to wide ranging learning and development opportunities
• Connection to global network of experts on the forefront of industry initiatives
• Hybrid working & summer hours
• Hourly rate of $22 to $32 per hour depending on level of education and geographic location

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance