Sustainable Buildings Internship

Work Authorization Notice: We're only able to hire a candidate with current, valid U.S. work authorization. This role does not offer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Why This Internship Matters: This internship supports our Sustainable Building Services (SBS) team with green building and wellness certification programs, including LEED BD+C, LEED CI, Fitwel, and WELL. Interns will assist project teams by reviewing construction documents, performing calculations and analysis, and preparing certification submissions. You’ll gain hands-on experience with commercial building systems, sustainability certification standards, and interdisciplinary design coordination on a variety of projects including commercial, institutional, and cultural buildings.

DETAILS:

- This is an hourly paid internship. The proposed hourly rate for this position is $20.00 based on a 40-hour work schedule.

- Required Dates: Qualified candidates MUST be available for a full-time work week (40 hours) from May 18th, 2026, through August 7th, 2026.

- Office Location – New York City, NY

Responsibilities:

- Review architectural, mechanical and landscape / civil drawings, specifications and contractor submittals for compliance with sustainability and wellness goals.

- Prepare and organize certification documentation, calculations, and supporting materials.

- Conduct research on building technologies, sustainability strategies, and embodied carbon.

- Identify strategies to improve energy, water and carbon performance in commercial projects.

- Coordinate with project teams, including architects, engineers and contractors to support sustainability goals and verification requirements.

- Internal research projects based on needs of project managers.

Qualifications:

- Pursuing or completing a bachelor’s or master's degree in architectural engineering, architecture or buildings related field.

- Ability to read construction drawings, specifications and submittals.

- Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel and Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat or Bluebeam.

- Strong attention to detail with solid organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.

- Ability to conduct independent research and manage multiple tasks in a collaborative environment.

Preferred Knowledge:

- Coursework or experience in building science, energy efficiency, sustainability or high-performance design and construction.

- Familiarity with commercial building systems.

- Experience with LEED, WELL, or Fitwell documentation.

- Credentials including LEED GA, LEED AP, WELL AP or Fitwel Ambassador.

- Exposure to embodied carbon assessment and analysis modeling tools.

How to Apply:

- This internship is open to undergraduate and graduate students, as well as recent graduates; Undergraduate applicants must be currently enrolled in a college or university and be graduating in the Spring/Summer semester of 2026 or by Spring/Summer of 2027.

- To be considered for this position, candidates must submit a cover letter and resume.

- Applications will be accepted through February 6, 2026. Resume review will begin once the application portal is closed.

- We will be conducting 1-2 rounds of interviews for this position.

- If you have 75% of the required skills and experience with a willingness to learn, we encourage you to apply and demonstrate willingness in your cover letter.

- Steven Winter Associates is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, SWA will take steps to assure that people with disabilities will be provided with reasonable accommodation.

PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Limited local travel to client meetings or events may be required, typically via public transportation.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: All responsibilities will be performed in the office.

Approximate working hours: 9am – 5pm

EEO AND DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION (DEI)

SWA is an Equal Opportunity Employer – all qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, or marital status.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI): SWA is a workplace where we are aware of and welcoming of the ways in which we are all diverse as evidenced by a culture of listening and understanding. We endeavor to create a workplace where people feel empowered to act; a safe place where people are open to discussing different views; ongoing education opportunities around diversity, equity, and inclusion; and to build a culture of belonging and accountability.

About Us: Steven Winter Associates, Inc. (SWA) provides research, consulting, and advisory services to improve commercial, residential, and multifamily buildings for private and public-sector clients. We specialize in energy, sustainability, and accessibility consulting as well as certification, research & development, and compliance services. Our team of professionals has led the way since 1972 in the development of best practices to achieve high performance buildings. For further information on Steven Winter Associates, please visit www.swinter.com.