Full Job Description
Graduate Sustainability Consultant
The opportunity
• Support the delivery of strategy, planning, and implementation projects focused on sustainability, decarbonization, ESG, resilience and resource conservation
• Assistclients in pursuing, tracking, andcomplying withvarious net zero or other sustainability frameworks, such as LEED, WELL, Fitwel, Living Building Challenge, Envision, etc.
• Contribute to projects at various stages of ideation or implementation at various scales of intervention, from single measures to fit-outs, to master-planning, and infrastructure developments
• 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)
• 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
• Conduct site visits for field data collection and activelyparticipatein internal or external client meetings along with more senior members of the team
• Contribute to project deliverables including presentations and reports, managing sub-tasks toassistthe team in tracking project deliverables and schedules
• Develop sketches, charts, graphics, and other digital illustrations of sustainability concepts to visualize design strategies for client presentations and other external needs
Is this role right for you?
• Bachelor9s Degree in buildingor community design/engineering field or related science, such as Architecture, Building Science, Mechanical/Electrical/Public Health/Civil/Environmental Engineering, City Planning, Environmental Science/Policy/Management, or similar
• 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.
• 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
• Excellent time management skills, withabilityto prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional research, writing, communication, and presentation skills to communicate work in a clear, concise, and logical format
• Strong analytical, quantitative, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
• For positions in the US,proficiencyin written and spoken English isrequired
• Candidate must be eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future
Preferred:
• Master9s 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
• Internship or prior work experience with a consulting, planning, or design firm, or government agency focused on sustainability, decarbonization, environmental initiatives
• Knowledge of building energy simulation, whole-life carbon, and graphic communication software, such as, IES VE, Rhino + Grasshopper,EnergyPlus, SketchUp,OpenStudio, Tally, Athena Impact Estimator, Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, etc.
• Familiarity with traditional but also new innovative building systems and technologies (e.g., advanced lighting, heat recovery, heat pumps, low-carbon concrete)
• Professional accreditation under a sustainability rating framework such as LEED or WELL accredited professional
• Successful completion of coursework in sustainability, operational/embodied carbon, climate change, resilience, lifecycle costs, distributed energy resources, social equity, and environmental justice issues
To be considered for a graduate opportunity, your application must include a copy of your cv/resume and meet the following criteria:
• Candidate must be eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future
• No more than 12 months of full-time experience in a comparable role
• Recently graduated, or on track to graduate, from your most recent degree, related to your role of choice, before employment starts
Alongside your degree, we look for the following core attributes;
• Changemakers: A passion for sustainable development and creating a better world is key.
• Innovative minds: We9re looking for critical thinkers who embrace new ideas and challenge the status quo.
• Growth seekers: You have a growth mindset, always eager to learn and explore new ways of working.
• Adaptable adventurers: You9re ready to take on any challenge that comes your way.
What we offer you
At Arup, we care about each member9s success, so we can grow together.
Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive - through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.
We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup9s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling permanent members to share in the results of our collective efforts.
We take an approach to flexible working that supports the diversity and wellbeing of our members.
Benefits at Work - At Arup, we have a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that works for our employees and their families while keeping costs low. These benefits provide health and welfare security for you as well as paid time off for rest and renewal. As a member of Arup, everyone shares in our success through a global profit share scheme (payments are dependent on the firm9s financial performance). Our Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually) provides an opportunity for you to share in the success of the Firm. As a valued employee of Arup, you can also choose to participate in our 401(k) plan with up to 10% company match to help you save for your future
New York Hiring Range - Hiring Range- The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performedin New York $79,500 to $86,500 per year. This range iscommensuratewith experience, educational background, and skill level. Benefits are not included in the base salary. Please note hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside of New York will differ.
Next steps
We9ve designed our application process to be straightforward and supportive, giving you the opportunity to showcase your skills and potential. Applications are reviewed as they9re received, so we encourage you to apply as early as possible.
The process includes an online application, psychometric testing, application review, case study, interview and offer stage. Our friendly Early Careers team is available throughout the process to answer questions and help you feel confident every step of the way.