Graduate Consultant | Sustainability

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 HappoldHere 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 toolsSupport 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 strategiesInvestigate preferred site strategies for stormwater management, external comfort, heat island reduction, improved air and acoustic quality, biodiversity and ecology and enhanced user experienceAssess renewable energy production feasibility, research viable technologies, and available funding and incentive opportunitiesConduct research, prepare context assessments, and support slide and interactive exercise preparation for visioning workshops and integrated design efforts.Your skills and experienceBachelor’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 programA passion for sustainable developmentProven interest in the built environment and integrated designAbility to connect technical work to big picture client outcomes and environmental/community impactGraphic skills and experience using Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft PowerPoint, and/or Miro/Mural is preferredInternship or co-op experience at a sustainability or engineering related firm is advantageousAbility to communicate thoughts and technical ideas in an accessible mannerEagerness to learn and work as part of a multidisciplinary teamGood organizational and time management skillsSelf-motivated and able to work independentlyStrong written and oral communications and presentation skillsAny 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 requirementsCandidates are encouraged to apply even if they don’t meet all requirements  What we offerSalary range of $80,000 to $83,000. This will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experienceGenerous benefits packageAnnual discretionary bonusGenerous PTO (4 weeks) in addition to 10 paid holidays401k with company matchHybrid working & summer hoursReimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam feesConnection to global network of experts on the forefront of industry initiativesAccess to wide ranging learning and development opportunitiesConnect 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 HappoldReady for something a little less ordinary?Apply now to start your career journey with us.Learn more about our office locationsA place for everyoneBuro 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 [email protected] so we can work with you to support you throughout your application.