Graduate Consultant | Sustainability

Buro Happold Engineer India Private Limited; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Annual discretionary bonus

4 weeks PTO + 10 holidays

401k with company match

Hybrid working & summer hours

Professional license reimbursements

Job summary

Buro Happold, a global engineering firm, seeks a motivated Graduate Consultant to join the Advisory – Sustainability team in Los Angeles, supporting clients in delivering sustainable, high‑performing buildings. You will contribute to energy and carbon analyses and participate in design and modeling efforts across projects.

You will work on certifications such as LEED and WELL, explore indoor air quality strategies, stormwater planning, and renewable energy feasibility, collaborating with a

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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.
• Research materials and innovative indoor air quality design strategies
• Investigate preferred site strategies for stormwater management, external comfort, heat island reduction, improved air and acoustic quality, biodiversity and ecology and enhanced user experience
• Assess renewable energy production feasibility, research viable technologies, and available funding and incentive opportunities
• Conduct research, prepare context assessments, and support slide and interactive exercise preparation for visioning workshops and integrated design efforts.

Skills

Sustainability concepts

Communication

Graphic skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Independent work

Time management

Presentation skills

Education

Architecture/Engineering degree

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft PowerPoint

Miro/Mural

Job description

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.

Buro Happold is focused on shaping the cities and built environment of the future. From visioning to implementation, we work alongside our clients to develop tailor‑made and highly effective solutions, providing expertise in policy design, sustainability and resilience, infrastructure, land use, governance, and operations. We take an interdisciplinary approach to each project, using data analytics, evidence‑based planning, and stakeholder engagement to bring new ideas, critical thinking, leadership, facilitation skills and an understanding of what it takes for communities today to meet the challenges of tomorrow.

Learn More About Advisory At Buro Happold

Here at Buro Happold, expect the exceptional.

From the projects you will work on to the clients we work with. From career‑defining opportunities to an inclusive and diverse practice where we all contribute to a more equitable world. From our reputation to our relationships. Wherever your Buro Happold career takes you, it’ll be anything but ordinary.

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.

• 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


• 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.


• Research materials and innovative indoor air quality design strategies


• Investigate preferred site strategies for stormwater management, external comfort, heat island reduction, improved air and acoustic quality, biodiversity and ecology and enhanced user experience


• Assess renewable energy production feasibility, research viable technologies, and available funding and incentive opportunities


• Conduct research, prepare context assessments, and support slide and interactive exercise preparation for visioning workshops and integrated design efforts.

Your Skills And Experience

• 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


• A passion for sustainable development


• Proven interest in the built environment and integrated design


• Ability to connect technical work to big picture client outcomes and environmental/community impact


• Graphic skills and experience using Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft PowerPoint, and/or Miro/Mural is preferred


• Internship or co‑op experience at a sustainability or engineering related firm is advantageous


• Ability to communicate thoughts and technical ideas in an accessible manner


• Eagerness to learn and work as part of a multidisciplinary team


• Good organizational and time management skills


• Self‑motivated and able to work independently


• Strong written and oral communications and presentation skills


• Any 3rd party credentials such as LEED AP, WELL AP, Fitwel Ambassador etc. are advantageous

What we offer

• Salary range of $80,000 to $83,000. This will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience


• Generous benefits package


• Annual discretionary bonus


• Generous PTO (4 weeks) in addition to 10 paid holidays


• 401k with company match


• Hybrid working & summer hours


• Reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees


• Connection to global network of experts on the forefront of industry initiatives


• Access to wide ranging learning and development opportunities


• 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

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.

Please let us know if there are any adjustments we could make to the application process to make it easier and more comfortable for you. Contact [e-mail] so we can work with you to support you throughout your application.