Graduate Consultant | Sustainability

Buro Happold; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits

Annual discretionary bonus

401k with company match

Paid time off 4 weeks

Licenses reimbursement

Learning opportunities

Employee ERGs

Job summary

Buro Happold in Los Angeles is seeking a motivated Graduate Consultant to join our Advisory – Sustainability team. You will work on high-performing buildings, supporting energy and environmental strategies, materials research, and certification processes.

You will engage in modeling, data analytics, and stakeholder workshops to translate technical work into meaningful client outcomes while collaborating across disciplines and with clients worldwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in architecture, engineering or environmental fields with sustainability focus.
• Proven interest in the built environment and integrated design.
• Ability to connect technical work to client outcomes and environmental impact.
• Graphic skills with Adobe Creative Suite, PowerPoint, and/or Miro/Mural preferred.
• Internship or co-op in sustainability or engineering is advantageous.
• Strong written and oral communication; able to explain ideas clearly.

Responsibilities

• Develop energy, carbon, water and waste analysis using modeling and analytics tools.
• Support projects pursuing third-party certifications like LEED, WELL, ILFI, etc.
• Research materials and indoor air quality design strategies.
• Investigate site strategies for stormwater, external comfort, and biodiversity.
• Assess renewable energy feasibility and funding opportunities.
• Conduct research and prepare context assessments for visioning workshops.

Skills

Data analytics

Stakeholder engagement

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a sustainability-related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

PowerPoint

Miro/Mural

Job description

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.

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.

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
• 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 Candidates are encouraged to apply even if they don’t meet all requirements
• Candidates are encouraged to apply even if they don’t meet all requirements

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
• 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

Ready for something a little less ordinary?

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.