Gensler · 3 hours ago
Student Internship - Climate Action & Sustainability - Summer 2026 - New York
New York, NY, US
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$28/hr - $31/hr
Start in 2026 SummerGensler is a design firm that combines global perspective with local presence to innovate at every scale. They are seeking a Summer Climate Action Intern to support sustainable consulting services and climate action strategies on various projects, aiming to help organizations achieve carbon targets and sustainability goals.
ArchitectureCollaborative ConsumptionConsultingProduct DesignReal EstateSports
Responsibilities
Support process of the LEED Design and Construction credits for projects in Core & Shell, New Construction and Interiors rating systems
Document and coordinate LEED credits for review by GBCI
Engage project teams to perform project Embodied Carbon Assessments (interior and whole building)
Participate in work sessions with clients and design teams to facilitate greater understanding of product selection impacts and opportunities
Participate in the coordination with project design and consultant teams to provide sustainable product selection guidance and technical support, participating in client meetings when necessary
Contribute to daylight modeling, energy analysis, and resource efficiency studies using Climate Studio
Identify and maintain awareness of current and emerging technologies, tools, and methods as they impact the delivery of green building design
Research Federal, State, and local regulations and incentives and provide guidance to clients
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled in a degree in sustainable building, architecture, engineering, interiors or related field
You have completed your third year of an undergraduate program or first year of a graduate program and are returning to your program post-internship. This internship is not for recent graduates
Knowledge of and interest in healthy and sustainable building material attributes and certifications
Knowledge of embodied carbon research, lifecycle assessment processes, and environmental product declaration data
Knowledge of material health concerns
Familiarity with third-party ingredient disclosures and hazard screenings
Significant interest in and aptitude for sustainable design, certifications, and learning about project management, and client relationships
Knowledge of building systems, sustainable materials, and consultant coordination
Ability to perform technical analysis is a plus (e.g. energy and daylighting simulation, specification writing, materials selection, cost and life cycle studies, etc.)
Resourceful, self-motivated, enthusiastic team player
A sense of humor and a knack for innovation and problem solving, and a collaborative, solutions-oriented working style
Proficient user of third-party product information databases
Proficient user of LEED Online, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and InDesign
Familiarity with project management tools or willingness to learn
Familiarity with Climate Studio, Ladybug Tools and basic proficiency with Revit
Familiarity with LCA tools such as One Click Studio, Tally, etc
Familiarity with digital collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams, and willingness to learn others such as Miro and/or Mural
Company
Gensler
Gensler is a collaborative design firm that has capabilities in design and architecture across 31 practices.
Founded in 1965
5001-10000 employees
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Diane Hoskins
Co-CEO/Executive Director
Jordan Goldstein
Co-CEO
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