Sustainability Intern - Summer 2024

WSP in the U.S.

Apr 23

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Starts on May 19
Summer Internship
Sustainability
Chicago, +4

Requirements

Required Qualifications:
Actively enrolled in an accredited green building design, engineering, sustainability management, or related Undergraduate program.
Demonstrated interest in green building design, engineering, sustainability management, or related field and have a strong desire to advance skills related to WSP’s work and projects.
Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
Capable of taking direction from leadership, mentors, and managers to executive projects.
Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
Authorization to work in the United States at the start of the internship
Preferred Qualifications:
Ability to use Adobe Creative Suite for reports and presentations
Computer 3D model creation and development
Scripting and coding (e.g. Python or Grasshopper)
Knowledge of the building design and construction process
Knowledge of third-party green building rating systems (LEED, Passive House, LBC, WELL, Fitwel etc.)
Experience with energy, carbon, daylight, and CFD modeling software and analysis
Extensive experience with Excel and data analysis
Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus
Please note that there is no relocation or housing assistance associated with this internship.

Responsibilities

Application of existing technical skills to projects in a professional setting and development of additional relevant technical skills
Gain experience in analysis methods & tools, reporting writing, and presentations related to sustainability
Develop teamwork skills required to create compelling deliverables and engage with clients and project teams
Learn the fundamental principles and tools used for computational design and advanced buildings analytics
Manage a variety of specific tasks with oversight from several project managers
Support sustainability strategy development and certification efforts (e.g. LEED, WELL, Fitwel, NZE)
Assist with renewable energy analysis and carbon-neutral building assessments
Develop strategic and technical recommendations for projects that is thoughtful, creative, practical, and effective
Facilitate conversations between multiple stakeholders to devise sustainability strategies
Produce high-quality, visually compelling presentations and deliverables
Complete training on assigned tasks.
Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Please note that there is no relocation or housing assistance associated with this internship.

WSP in the U.S.

Consulting

Industry

1885

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

At WSP in the U.S., our expertise lies at the intersection of the infrastructure and the skylines we have helped to shape from coast to coast. We can meet your needs with cross-disciplinary services across multiple sectors and markets including: advisory; buildings; water and environment; energy; and transportation & infrastructure. Our professionals have planned, designed and managed the construction of some of the most iconic high-rise buildings, bridges, highways, tunnels and transit and rail systems across the United States. Some of our most notable projects include major expansions of the New York and Los Angeles transit systems, as well as iconic buildings such as One World Trade Center and 432 Park Avenue in New York City, the Salesforce Tower in San Francisco, and the U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters in Washington, D.C.