dbHMS ยท 3 months ago
Sustainability Intern (Summer 2025)
Chicago, IL
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
$20/hr - $25/hr
1+ years expdbHMS is a company dedicated to innovative construction projects and sustainable building practices. They are seeking a Sustainability Intern to support engineering systems for various projects, focusing on improving human-centered outcomes and resource efficiency. This role involves analyzing sustainability needs, performing calculations for sustainable certifications, and using industry-standard software tools.
ConsultingLegalRenewable EnergyWeb Design
Responsibilities
Analyze sustainability needs and identify opportunities for implementation
Perform calculations, drawing reviews, and analyses related to sustainable certifications
Using industry standard software tools to analyze the resource use of building systems and accurately predict their impact on human health and environmental sustainability
Ability to read and understand construction documents, floor plans, specifications, and details
Qualification
Required
Minimum Education: Enrolled in a 4-year Engineering, Architecture, or Environmental Studies program with less than one year of experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs
Ability to read and understand construction documents, floor plans, specifications, and details
Preferred
Familiarity or experience with sustainable rating systems including but not limited to LEED, Enterprise Green Communities, Living Building Challenge, PHIUS, WELL, Fitwel
Experience using one of the following building performance analysis software: OneClick LCA, Athena, EC3, Tally, or other LCA software
Experience using LightStanza, ClimateStudio, or similar daylighting software
Experience using Open Studio/Energy Plus
Experience using Grasshopper plug-in and associated programs
Experience using REVIT, BIM360, or similar building information modeling software
Benefits
Flexible work schedules
Regular social events
Company
dbHMS
dbHMS is an engineering company providing MEP design engineering and building energy analysis services.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase