Sustainability Advisory Graduate – Buildings & Energy

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 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.