Sustainable Architecture Intern

Join Clark Nexsen, a JMT Company, and become part of a dynamic, collaborative team dedicated to delivering exceptional service to our clients-while making a meaningful impact on our communities and the world through the projects we help bring to life.

A Sustainability Student 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 through a combination of direct project work and research.

Immigration sponsorship or support (e.g. H1B, F-1 CPT/OPT/STEM OPT) is not available for this position, except for qualified candidates eligible for the TN visa classification.

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

• 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

• 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.

Working Conditions

At JMT, we prioritize a healthy work/life balance and offer a flexible hybrid working schedule. The selected candidate is expected to work in a JMT office location at least three days per week or as needed to perform assigned duties. While most of our work is desk-based, there may be times when standing, walking, bending and lifting of minimal weight are required. Our office environment is comfortable, has adequate lighting and temperature, and is free from noise, dust, and other hazards. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

Immigration sponsorship or support (e.g. H1B, F-1 CPT/OPT/STEM OPT) is not available for this position, except for qualified candidates eligible for the TN visa classification.