Graduate Sustainable Design Analyst

Graduate Sustainable Design Analyst (Available 2026)

ReqID: LOS
0000US See it different You see the world through a unique lens and that's exactly what we need. We embrace how you see things differently - it's essential for creating a sustainable future. Arup is a global consultancy with advisory and technical expertise across more than 150 disciplines. We guide, plan and design the future of the built environment. Globally, each year we recruit hundreds of graduates to help us see things differently and solve the most complex challenges facing our clients, climate and communities.

• Support building performance analysis by developing lifecycle cost calculations, water balance calculations, building energy/performance optimisation studies, renewable and distributed energy feasibility studies, operational and embodied carbon calculations, or resilience assessments, under guidance from more senior members of the team.
• Participate in design, analysis and strategy development of decarbonised energy systems including building‑level MEP systems, building energy efficiency and electrification strategies, on‑site renewable energy and storage strategies and net‑zero grid interactive projects.
• Work towards proficiency in thermal simulations and analysis for a variety of project design goals and outcomes (energy, carbon, comfort, etc.).
• Support senior staff in the delivery of sustainable design and analysis work.
• Prepare written reports, visuals, graphics and other project deliverables for both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Participate in early design charrettes and workshops to enhance sustainability, holistic design approaches and design coordination.
• Contribute to projects at various stages of ideation or implementation at various scales of intervention, from single measures to fit‑outs, to master‑planning, and infrastructure developments.
• Conduct research into a variety of sustainability, decarbonisation, resilience and equity topics (e.g. sustainability and/or resilience policy, health of communities, and social equity).
• Conduct site visits for field data collection and actively participate in internal or external client meetings along with more senior members of the team.
• Contribute to project deliverables including presentations and reports, managing sub‑tasks to assist the team in tracking project deliverables and schedules.

• Master's degree related to sustainability in the built environment or building science, with a bachelor's degree in Architecture, Mechanical, Electrical, Public Health Engineering or a similar programme preferred.
• Knowledge of building systems and building design, including building fabric, lighting control strategies, mechanical HVAC, renewable energy generation systems, external solar shading devices, day lighting strategies and sizing mechanical plant and equipment.
• Knowledge of building energy simulation, whole‑life carbon software such as Energy Plus, IES VE, Rhino + Grasshopper, Sketch Up, Open Studio, Tally, Athena Impact Estimator, One Click LCA.
• Knowledge of sustainability frameworks such as LEED, WELL, Fitwel, Living Building Challenge, Envision etc.
• Successful completion of coursework in sustainability, energy, operational/embodied carbon, climate change, resilience, lifecycle costs, distributed energy resources.
• Professional accreditation under a sustainability rating framework such as LEED or WELL accredited professional preferred.
• Excellent time management skills, with ability to prioritise and multitask in a fast‑paced environment.
• Exceptional research, writing, communication and presentation skills to communicate work in a clear, concise and logical format.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, problem‑solving and decision‑making capabilities.
• Proficient in use of software like MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, interactive Adobe PDFs.
• Candidate must be eligible to work in the US without the need for employer‑sponsored work authorisation now or in the future to be considered for this role.

• Purpose‑driven work:
  Join an employee‑owned team tackling climate, biodiversity and social challenges aligned with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
• Create…