Gensler

Student Internship - Sustainability - Summer 2026

Gensler  •  United States (Hybrid)  •  19 days ago
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Job Description

Your Role

As a Professional Intern at Gensler, a global Architecture & Design Firm, your role will be within our Climate Action & Sustainability Studio. Our studio supports the architectural design teams and our clients with forward-thinking sustainability solutions and champions our firm's commitment to reducing the environmental impact of our portfolio. You willparticipateinmanytypes of projectsincluding interiors and basebuildings applying variouscertification systemssuch as LEED andFitwelThrough these efforts you will be contributing to Gensler’s mission to create a better world through the power of design.  

What You Will Do

  • Document andsubmitLEEDandFitwelcreditsfor review by third party reviewers

  • R eview and research material selections for design teams that meet sustainable criteria

  • Research our clients’ sustainability goals and values for use in client-facing conversations

  • Assistwith preparing for sustainability workshops and presentations

  • Participation in meetingsto supportteammembers inidentifyingdecisions and next actions

Aspirations

  • Passionate about growing a career centered on sustainability in the built environment

  • Committed to pursuing a relevant professional credential (LEED, WELL,Fitwel)

  • Eager to build detail-oriented technical and data analytical skills specific to the process of designing and constructing buildings

  • Strong communicationskills withproficiencyin professional writing and a desire to grow graphic presentation skills

Commitments

  • Learn software programs relevant to your work:

  • Prior Proficiency

  • Microsoft Teams and Office (MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)

  • Learn at Gensler: Frequent Use

  • Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign)

  • Miro

  • Bluebeam Revu

  • Learn at Gensler: Project Specific Tools

  • Revit

  • OneClick LCA

  • Climate Studio

Your Qualifications

  • You are currently enrolled inaBachelor’sorMaster’sPrograminEngineering, Architecture, or Urban Planning with a concentration insustainability
  • You have completed yourthird yearof an undergraduate program orfirst yearof a graduate program and are returning to yourprogrampost-internship.This internship is not for recent graduates.
  • Self-motivated; someone who takes ownership over their work and is proactive in seeking out resources to support problem solving
  • Engage as a team player in office culture,initiativesand learning opportunities

*This is not a remote or hybrid position.The successful candidate will be expected to live in orrelocateto the area of the selected Gensler office upon acceptance.

**The estimated compensation range is $24-25 per hourdeterminedby skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

  

How to Apply

Submit an online application including a resume and portfolio in PDF form. If you choose to submit a link to an online portfolio, you must make sure it is not password protected and that it contains a resume, cover letter, and work samples. Submissions made in Microsoft Word and/or without work samples will not be considered. 

This posting is expected toremain open until April2026.

Please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and available positions may be filled before the posting closes.

Gensler

About Gensler

Gensler is a global architecture, design, and planning firm with 57 locations across the Americas, Europe, Greater China, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East. Founded in 1965, Gensler has built a team of 6,000 professionals who partner with clients in over 100 countries each year.

Everything we do is guided by our mission: To create a better world through the power of design. We believe the power of design can spark positive change and create a future that promotes equity, resilience, and wellbeing for everyone.

Gensler was named one of Forbes’ Best Large Employers in 2024, and our award-winning culture has been recognized by Fast Company as one of the Top 10 Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2024. Our people-first philosophy is centered on the core ideas of diversity empowerment, impact, community, respect, and growth. You can learn more about our commitment to creating an inclusive workplace at https://www.gensler.com/about/inclusion.

A note on recruitment: Gensler will never reach out to prospective employees or vendors through social media or messaging apps. Please see our website for how to avoid recruitment fraud: https://www.gensler.com/recruitment-fraud-alert

Industry
Architecture & Engineering
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Year Founded
1965
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