Graduate Consultant | Sustainability

Graduate Consultant | Sustainability Start designing tomorrow's future! Buro Happold is seeking a motivated and collaborative Graduate Consultant to join our Advisory - Sustainability team in Los Angeles, supporting clients in delivering meaningful outcomes on innovative, sustainable, and high-performing building projects. Your next role Join us and be surrounded by exceptional opportunities in an environment alive with innovation and possibility. Your new team has a willingness and curiosity to see possibility and potential in everything - from the most iconic projects to our everyday conversations. Your key duties Our sustainability team has worked with some of the world's most innovative clients on many high profile sustainable buildings projects that seek to achieve meaningful outcomes for climate and people. As an Advisory Graduate, you will be technically and creatively challenged on projects that include design support and innovation, high-performance strategies, materials research, energy, carbon, water and waste analysis and modeling and more. 3434 Develop energy, carbon, water and waste analysis, studying opportunities to reduce impact and resource consumption, as well as predicting and measuring outcomes using modeling and analytics tools 3434 Support projects pursuing certification using a wide variety of 3rd party building certification frameworks such as LEED, WELL, Fitwel, ILFI Zero Carbon, Living Building Challenge, etc. 3434 Research materials and innovative indoor air quality design strategies 3434 Investigate preferred site strategies for stormwater management, external comfort, heat island reduction, improved air and acoustic quality, biodiversity and ecology and enhanced user experience 3434 Assess renewable energy production feasibility, research viable technologies, and available funding and incentive opportunities 3434 Conduct research, prepare context assessments, and support slide and interactive exercise preparation for visioning workshops and integrated design efforts. Your skills and experience 3434 Bachelor's or Master's degree in architecture, architectural engineering, mechanical engineering, energy engineering, environmental engineering, environmental science or environmental studies with a focus on sustainability concepts (e.g. energy, carbon, water and waste) or a related field from an accredited program 3434 A passion for sustainable development 3434 Proven interest in the built environment and integrated design 3434 Ability to connect technical work to big picture client outcomes and environmental/community impact 3434 Graphic skills and experience using Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft PowerPoint, and/or Miro/Mural is preferred 3434 Internship or co-op experience at a sustainability or engineering related firm is advantageous 3434 Ability to communicate thoughts and technical ideas in an accessible manner 3434 Eagerness to learn and work as part of a multidisciplinary team 3434 Good organizational and time management skills 3434 Self-motivated and able to work independently 3434 Strong written and oral communications and presentation skills 3434 Any 3rd party credentials such as LEED AP, WELL AP, Fitwel Ambassador etc. are advantageous Candidates are encouraged to apply even if they don't meet all requirements 3434 Candidates are encouraged to apply even if they don't meet all requirements What we offer 3434 Salary range of $80,000 to $83,000. This will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience 3434 Generous benefits package 3434 Annual discretionary bonus 3434 Generous PTO (4 weeks) in addition to 10 paid holidays 3434 401k with company match 3434 Hybrid working & summer hours 3434 Reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees 3434 Connection to global network of experts on the forefront of industry initiatives 3434 Access to wide ranging learning and development opportunities 3434 Connect with colleagues and build your network through our Employee Resource Groups, including the Young Employees Forum, Diversity & Inclusion Forum, Women's Network, Wellness Committee, and Black at Buro Happold Ready for something a little less ordinary? Apply now to start your career journey with us. Learn more about our office locations A place for everyone Buro Happold values an individual's flexible approaches to working patterns as an important part of how you work and achieve balance. We welcome applications from those who are seeking flexibility in their careers. Our exceptional portfolio of projects is the result of the diversity of thought, identities, backgrounds, and experiences that shape us. Appreciating each other's differences is key, we want employees to feel they don't have to mask elements of their identity to thrive. We are working to change the lack of representation of marginalized groups in the built environment. We are particularly keen to hear from anyone who feels they are underrepresented in the industry. We have much to learn from one another. Embracing differences allows us to develop the most innovative and elegant solutions.