Early Careers Sustainability Consultant

This Opportunity

Takes part in providing local technical assistance for the design, development, construction, and inspecting of sustainable built ecology/environment projects in the public and private sector.  Tasks may include basic assistance with the research, design, concept development, construction, operation, maintenance, and optimal integration of high-performance design, healthy building support, and strategies for zero carbon, portfolio sustainability, and green building certification.  Generates accurate and concise documentation regarding assigned aspects of the project.  Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, functionality, and sustainability.

Your Impact

• Under general supervision, assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from the physical work site, surveys, blueprints, schematics, data, technical drawings, flow diagrams, computer-generated reports, and other matrices for project development, design, and construction.    
• Assist with performing basic professional built ecology/environment work and conduct research and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, equipment, resources, layout, usage, and systems to determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, codes, and construction or operating permits.
• Performs routine built ecology/environment functions and provides entry-level technical assistance on various design requirements, load calculations, and operating strategies to account for the proper construction and functioning of buildings, equipment, and systems according to LEED-certified and sustainable building design standard specifications.
• Assist with verifying the characteristics of a site and providing basic technical assistance on various design, construction, and integration issues relating to high-performance design, healthy building support, and strategies for zero carbon, portfolio sustainability, and green building certification.    
• Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation and specifications using electronic systems, drawings, diagrams, illustrations, spreadsheets, and reports.
• Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures which include but are not limited to, location data, statistical documentation, studies and surveys, and construction.
• 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.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Sustainability, Built Environment, or closely related discipline.
• 0 to 1 years of relevant post education experience in discipline.
• Excellent research skills with analytical mindset.
• Familiarity with sustainability principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to project work-related issues.
• Familiarity with third-party green building rating systems (LEED, Passive House, LBC, WELL, or related).
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a technical and non-technical audience.
• Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
• Familiarity with discipline-specific design software (i.e., AutoCAD, CAM).
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Recent graduate or May 2022 Graduate in an accredited Engineering, Sustainability, Built Environment.
• The successful candidate will have 0-3 years of internship experience in Engineering, Sustainability, Built Environment.
• Experience using Revit, AutoCAD and/or Microstation software.
• Prior internship related to the degree of study within the specific building design discipline.
• A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations.

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