Graduate Sustainability Consultant

See it differently

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
Assist clients in pursuing, tracking, and complying with various 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 actively participate in internal or external client meetings along with more senior members of the team
Contribute to project deliverables including presentations and reports, managing sub-tasks to assist the 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 building or 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, with ability to 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, proficiency in written and spoken English is required
Candidate must be eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future
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.