Climate Action & Sustainability Student Internship - Houston

Gensler is offering a Summer Climate Action & Sustainability Internship in Houston, TX, for students enrolled in related Bachelor's or Master's programs. Interns will support LEED documentation, engage in carbon assessments, and collaborate with design teams on sustainability projects. Candidates should have a passion for sustainability, familiarity with green building systems, and skills in design software. Opportunities for professional growth and potential career advancement are available.
Join Gensler as a Summer Climate Action Intern, focusing on sustainability and innovative design solutions.

Your Role:

Key responsibilities are as follows:
• Support LEED Design and Construction credits for various projects.
• Document and coordinate LEED credits for GBCI review.
• Engage in Embodied Carbon Assessments for projects.
• Participate in client and design team sessions to discuss product impacts.
• Coordinate with design and consultant teams for sustainable product guidance.
• Contribute to daylight modeling, energy analysis, and resource efficiency studies.
• Research regulations and incentives to guide clients.

About You:

The ideal candidate will have:
• Enrollment in a Bachelor's or Master's program in a related field.
• Completion of the third year of undergraduate or first year of graduate studies.
• Basic awareness of sustainability and resilience concepts.
• Familiarity with performance analysis and green building rating systems.
• Experience with Building Performance Simulation and Life Cycle Analysis programs.
• Proficiency in Rhino, SketchUp, BIM modeling, and Adobe Creative Cloud Suite.
• Passion for sustainability and strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Training & Development:

Opportunities for professional growth and development are available, including mentorship and training programs.

Career Progression:

Potential for career advancement in sustainability and design roles after completing the internship.

How to Apply:

Submit an online application with a resume and portfolio in PDF form. Ensure online portfolios are accessible and include a resume and work samples. Submissions without work samples or in Microsoft Word will not be considered. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until early March 2025.

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