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Sustainable Design Intern

SMMA is currently seeking a Sustainable Design intern to join our design practice, working with SMMA’s Sustainability and Energy Efficiency Group. The Sustainability and Energy Efficiency Group's mission is to promote the implementation and coordination of sustainable design practices across our firm’s design disciplines. We inspire teams to commit to advanced sustainability by promoting a culture of curiosity, thought leadership, and continuous improvement. It is our belief that intentionally pursuing deep sustainable design will create a ripple effect through our culture and practices, our design approach and delivery, and ultimately resulting in change within the built environment.

This position requires an individual who demonstrates a passion for sustainability in the built environment and advanced energy efficiency. This individual must be able to work in a team environment while working independently on special projects.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Assist project teams with energy analysis using energy modeling (EQuest and/or Open Studio)
  • Assist in coordination and management of LEEDv4 and/or WELL certification documentation

Requirements:
  • Pursuing Bachelor’s degree (BS) in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering and/or Architecture
  • Strong Interest in thermal enclosure performance/building science
  • Knowledge of green building rating systems and practices
  • Knowledge of EQuest and/or Open Studio energy modeling software
  • Modeling experience in Sketchup, Rhino, Diva a plus
  • Computational design skills in WUFI, Dynamo and/or Grasshopper a plus
  • LEED GA/AP and/or WELL AP a plus
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

About the Firm
SMMA remains one of the area’s most unique design firms due to its composition, reputation, and focus. Cambridge-based since its incorporation in 1955, the firm focuses on creating lasting relationships with strategic partners in both the public and private markets.

The firm was founded by MIT alumni who believed that the balance of architecture, engineering, interiors, and site design afforded clients the agility of a single source of creative and technical expertise. Today, SMMA continues its dedication to a flexible integrated approach while remaining guided by a shared pursuit of design excellence and social responsibility.

SMMA is organized into five studios of market focus: Corporate and Commercial, Federal Government, Higher Education, K-12, and Science and Technology. At SMMA, studios represent specialized communities of practice working together to foster knowledge flow around common interests. Together, the firm’s studios form a larger design ecosystem, sharing best practices and nurturing professional growth and project excellence.

SMMA does not offer H-1B visa sponsorship for this position.