Sustainability Intern/Co-op

Sustainability Internship/ Co-op-Available Fall 2021 (Sept.-Dec. 2021)

Start Here, Go Anywhere! Are you looking for an opportunity to shape a better world?

During your internship at Arup, you’ll have the chance to work with some of the most highly respected engineers and specialists in the world. You’ll also get the opportunity to work on exciting and significant projects, delivering quality work that has a positive and lasting influence on the community and the environment.

Responsibilities of this specific role will include, but not be limited to the following:

Develop sustainability frameworks and design strategies for multiple scales of projects, while also completing environmental and social impact assessments

Advising clients on green building technology and ratings systems (LEED, WELL, Fitwel, Passive House, Living Building Challenge, SITES)

Tracking rating system and building strategy processes, writing and editing reports, and presenting LEED or sustainability frameworks to clients, design teams, and contractor

Sketching and digital illustrations of building concepts will be expected in order to visualize design strategies for client presentations and other external needs

Analysis of building design strategies using 3D modeling and analysis software like Rhino, Grasshopper, and other plug-ins.

Demonstrate research experience, as this job will likely demand both directed and individual research into architectural materials and technology, building services systems, green building and urban policy, and social and human comfort issues

Energy analysis on different building service systems (HVAC, lighting, envelope, process loads, etc)

Qualifications

Required:
Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in a built environment design or planning field – Mechanical, Electrical, Energy, architectural or building engineering

Knowledge in use of design software, such as Rhino, Grasshopper, Ladybug, Honeybee, DIVA, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, etc.

Knowledge of LEED and other sustainability rating systems

Attitude of taking independent initiative, exhibiting creative problem-solving, eagerness to learn, while remaining dedicated to teamwork

Preferred:
LEED Accredited Professional

Previous professional or academic research experience

Master’s degree or higher in Mechanical, Architectural, Electrical, Building Science, Policy or other field in the built environment

Proficient in use of software like Excel, Publisher or other desktop publishing platform, interactive Adobe PDFs

Experiences of energy modelling software (i.e. IES-VE, eQuest, EnergyPlus, Trace)

Proficiency in French

Foreign language skills, especially Spanish, Chinese, Arabic or Portuguese

Evidence of teamwork and leadership such as professional accomplishment or honor society

Notable Projects

Arup is the creative force at the heart of many of the world’s most prominent projects across our industry. We offer a broad range of professional services to clients around the world that combine to make a real difference to our clients and the communities in which we work.

  • Calgary Cancer Center
  • Universityof British Colombia
  • NationalMusic Centre of Canada
  • TimHorton’s Field
  • NewChamplain Bridge
  • Queen’sWay West Revitalization
  • TorontoPearson International Airport

Arup is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment where our people are encouraged to grow.

For the fourth consecutive year, Arup has been named one of Greater Toronto’s top employers! Greater Toronto’s Top Employers for 2021 are recognized for exceptional human resources programs and forward-thinking workplace policies. Find out more about what makes our Toronto office an outstanding place to work here: https://bit.ly/3m0LdmC

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