Environmental Performance Intern - Embodied Carbon Focus

Kohn Pedersen Fox • New York, NY

37d • $22 - $25 • Hybrid

About The Position

Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates (KPF) is seeking a talented Environmental Designer passionate about sustainability and building performance to join our Environmental Performance (KPFep) team in NYC for a part-time internship. The intern’s work time will be spent supporting a research project focused on quantifying the embodied carbon in the Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems in an all-electric, Class A Office Tower in NYC.

Requirements

• Enrolled in an accredited Undergraduate or Master Program (Architecture or Engineering), with a focus on Environmental/Sustainable Design and/or Building Science
• Passion for learning and applying principles of sustainable and high-performance design
• Strong graphic, design, and visualization skills, as well as good communication skills
• Proficiency with Revit and Microsoft Excel
• Knowledge of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methods and tools for the analysis of embodied carbon in architecture, including One Click LCA
• Knowledge of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), including finding EPDs and extracting data from them

Nice To Haves

• Experience completing an LCA of MEP systems utilizing the “Beginners Guide to MEP Embodied Carbon” not required but highly desirable
• Experience with data visualization not required but highly desirable

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze the global warming potential for MEP systems
• Support material quantity takeoff for relevant MEP systems using Revit Models, Drawing Sets, Design Narratives, and/or other available information
• Assemble and assign appropriate embodied carbon factors to equipment using available EPDs, datasets, LCA tools, and/or other resources
• Post-process LCA results to organize project material take off and embodied carbon results
• Follow directions positively and thoroughly
• Ask questions to ensure that assigned tasks are mutually understood

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k with company matching contributions
• paid time off and other perks
• Opportunities for training, development, and career progression.
• Collaborative, high-performance environment with a focus on innovation and excellence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed