What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Internship - Sustainability - Summer 2026 position at Gensler?
Your Role
As a Professional Intern at Gensler, a global Architecture & Design Firm, your role will be within our Climate Action & Sustainability Studio. Our studio supports the architectural design teams and our clients with forward-thinking sustainability solutions and champions our firm's commitment to reducing the environmental impact of our portfolio. You willparticipateinmanytypes of projectsincluding interiors and basebuildings applying variouscertification systemssuch as LEED andFitwel.Through these efforts you will be contributing to Gensler's mission to create a better world through the power of design.
What You Will Do
Document andsubmitLEEDandFitwelcreditsfor review by third party reviewers
Review and research material selections for design teams that meet sustainable criteria
Research our clients' sustainability goals and values for use in client-facing conversations
Assistwith preparing for sustainability workshops and presentations
Participation in meetingsto supportteammembers inidentifyingdecisions and next actions
Aspirations
Passionate about growing a career centered on sustainability in the built environment
Committed to pursuing a relevant professional credential (LEED, WELL,Fitwel)
Eager to build detail-oriented technical and data analytical skills specific to the process of designing and constructing buildings
Strong communicationskills withproficiencyin professional writing and a desire to grow graphic presentation skills
Commitments
Learn software programs relevant to your work:
Prior Proficiency
Microsoft Teams and Office (MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
Learn at Gensler: Frequent Use
Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign)
Miro
Bluebeam Revu
Learn at Gensler: Project Specific Tools
Revit
OneClick LCA
Climate Studio
Your Qualifications
- You are currently enrolled inaBachelor'sorMaster'sPrograminEngineering, Architecture, or Urban Planning with aconcentration insustainability
- You have completed yourthird yearof an undergraduate program orfirst yearof a graduate program and are returning to yourprogrampost-internship.This internship is not for recent graduates.
- Self-motivated; someone who takes ownership over their work and is proactive in seeking out resources to support problem solving
- Engage as a team player in office culture,initiativesand learning opportunities
*This is not a remote or hybrid position.The successful candidate will be expected to live in orrelocateto the area of the selected Gensler office upon acceptance.
**The estimatedcompensation range is $24-25 per hourdeterminedby skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
How to Apply
Submit an online application including a resumeand portfolio inPDFform. If you choose tosubmita link to an online portfolio, you must make sure it is notpassword protectedand that itcontainsa resume, cover letter, and work samples.Submissions made in Microsoft Word and/or without work sampleswill notbe considered.
Thispostingis expected toremain open untilApril2026.
Please note that applications will be reviewed on a rollingbasisandavailable positionsmay be filled before the posting closes.
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Salary : $24 - $25