Graduate Sustainability Consultant

Arup; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

401(k) plan with company match

Flexible working

Job summary

Arup is seeking a Graduate Sustainability Consultant in New York to support strategy, planning and implementation projects across decarbonization, ESG, resilience and resource conservation. You will assist clients with pursuing net-zero frameworks and contribute to projects from ideation to master-planning.

The role requires foundational understanding of sustainability concepts, strong research and communication skills, and proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe PDFs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher in building, architecture, engineering, or related field.
• Experience with sustainability, decarbonization, resilience concepts is a plus.
• Knowledge of LEED, WELL, Fitwel, Living Building Challenge or Envision is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of strategy, planning and implementation projects focused on sustainability, decarbonization, ESG and resilience
• Assist clients in pursuing net-zero frameworks and other sustainability goals
• Contribute to projects at various stages from ideation to master-planning and infrastructure developments
• Conduct research on sustainability topics and energy/resource efficiency
• Develop lifecycle cost, water balance and energy feasibility studies under guidance
• Participate in site visits and client meetings with senior team members
• Contribute to deliverables including presentations and reports and manage sub-tasks
• Develop sketches and graphics to visualize sustainability concepts for client presentations

Skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Research & communication

English proficiency

Sustainability concepts

Sustainability frameworks knowledge

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Adobe PDFs

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in building or community design/engineering or related science

Master’s degree in building or community design/engineering or related science

Tools

IES VE

Rhino + Grasshopper

EnergyPlus

SketchUp

OpenStudio

Tally

Athena Impact Estimator

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

Graduate Sustainability Consultant (Available 2027)

You see the world through a unique lens and that’s exactly what we need. We embrace how you see things differently – it’s essential for creating a sustainable future.

Arup is a global consultancy with advisory and technical expertise across more than 150 disciplines. We guide, plan and design the future of the built environment. Globally, each year we recruit hundreds of graduates and students who help us see things differently and solve the most complex challenges facing our clients, climate and communities.

The opportunity

• Support the delivery of strategy, planning, and implementation projects focused on sustainability, decarbonization, ESG, resilience and resource conservation
• Assistclients in pursuing, tracking, andcompling 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?

• Bachelor’s 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

Preferred:

• Master’s 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: We’re 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: You’re ready to take on any challenge that comes your way.

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s 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 Arup’s 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 firm’s 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.

Different people, shared values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact your recruiter to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.

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