Sustainability Student

Clark Nexsen is a signatory to the AIA 2030, MEP 2040, and SE 2050 Commitments in the pursuit of net zero carbon buildings. The sustainability department directly supports design teams in pursuit of these commitments, in addition to informing the design of equitable, resilient, and healthy built environments. As a student member of this department, you will support sustainable design efforts in Summer 2025 through a combination of direct project work and research.

General responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Analysis of building sustainability strategies, including topics such as: site and habitat design, energy and water analysis, passive solar studies, healthy indoor environments, and materials selection
• Preparing documentation in support of third-party sustainability certifications (LEED, Green Globes, WELL, state and federal criteria, etc.)
• Researching emerging technologies and design trends related to sustainability & high performance buildings
• Preparing marketing and presentation materials
• Participating in design team meetings and coordinating efforts with other team members
• Working with, responding to, and taking direction from team leaders, architects, engineers, and project managers

Education, Technology, and Experience

• Currently enrolled as a full-time student in an accredited program with at least two complete years of study in one of the following programs:
  • Architecture
  • Architectural Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Interior Design
  • Other programs directly related to sustainability in the built environment
• Applicant should be able to effectively utilize basic Microsoft Office programs such as Outlook, Word, Excel, and Powerpoint
• Familiarity with any of the following software is highly desirable:
  • Revit
  • Rhino/Grasshopper
  • Building energy analysis tools such as Sefaira, ClimateStudio, eQuest, Energy Plus, IES VE, or Trace 3DPlus
  • Daylight simulation tools such as ClimateStudio, Sefaira, or DiVA for Rhino
  • Embodied carbon calculators such as EC3 and Tally
• One previous architectural or engineering internship or similar relevant work experience is preferred.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Familiarity with current topics in building sustainability is preferred
• Ability to arrange housing for the period of employment
• Ability to prepare effective and concise documents
• Possess technical precision and creative design skills
• Ability to make presentations to a variety of groups
• Ability to work well with others in a team environment

Physical Requirements

Work is sedentary and often performed in an office setting. Work area is lighted, heated, and ventilated. This position may require extended periods of standing, sitting, as well as some repetitive movements, bending and lifting of minimal weight. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Workplace Flexibility

We have selected two as common days in the office to nurture collaboration and innovation and to support learning and growth through engagement with colleagues. We are asking everyone to be present on Mondays and Thursdays, with a required third day that will provide additional flexibility and be set between you and your supervisor (with consideration given to your project team members and clients). Our hope is that this schedule will offer the work-life balance that is desired by all, while providing consistent opportunities for face-to-face collaboration and mentorship.

Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Together we discover, inspire, and shape ideas that transform our world. We design for a greater purpose. Our culture results from a collective effort to innovate and inspire, to support and challenge, to impact and transform. Great ideas are the result of collaboration between individuals with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and passions. Our process advances communities through discovery and design. We believe ideas have the power to change the world.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)