Sustainability Intern - DBR

HIRING A SUSTAINABILITY INTERN IN HOUSTON

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assisting with creating simple box energy models for HVAC system comparisons
• Preform water use calculations to determine impact of water reduction for LEED documentation
• Calculating Energy Use intensity for new and renovation projects
• Preforming Indoor air quality calculations for LEED documentation
• Perform early solar feasibility studies to estimate renewable energy production
• Calculating carbon footprints for new construction projects
• Researching new and emerging sustainability software applications
• Record energy use and water for completed projects
• Research and analyze ASHRAE and IECC codes for compliance
• Provide LEED documentation support to project teams on green building projects
• Maintain and update the Sustainability database of Energy conservation measures (ECMs)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Pursuing a bachelor’s in Architectural Engineering, MEP Engineering Sustainability, or related field
• Works well in a fast-paced environment
• Maintain a positive attitude
• Show a willingness to learn and ask questions
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship

SKILLS:

• Familiar with Energy Simulation programs such as eQuest, Trane 3D Plus, OpenStudio and EnergyPlus
• Familiar with AutoCAD/Revit
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office Applications
• Ability to communicate and work with others as part of a project team
• Excellent organization skills and attention to detail

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This job description may be revised upon development of other duties and changes in responsibilities.