What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sustainability Internship position at Steven Winter Associates?
Job Description
Job Description
About the Role : Our Sustainable Building Services team (SBS) is looking for a motivated, organized and dedicated intern to learn and grow with us in our D.C. office. The ideal candidate should be passionate, and knowledgeable about high-performance building fundamentals and interested in hands-on experience during design and construction. The intern will contribute to tasks requiring both technical and interpersonal skills.
This is an hourly, paid internship (
Work Aurthorization Notice : We're only able to hire candidates with current, valid U.S. work authorization. This role does not offer visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Primary Responsibilities :
- Collaborate with design teams throughout the design and construction phases.
- Prepare documentation for green building programs (Passive House, LEED, NGBS).
- Review project specs and design drawings for certification compliance.
- Conduct green building program calculations and log submittals for program compliance.
- Perform area takeoffs using AutoCAD, Adobe Acrobat, or similar tools.
- Research sustainable products and technologies.
- Assist with field inspections (air leakage, duct leakage, exhaust, ventilation) in the D.C. metro area.
- Communicate testing and inspection requirements to the construction team.
- Update testing spreadsheets and report templates with results.
Qualifications :
Preferred Knowledge :
How to Apply :
Required Dates – Qualified candidates MUST be available for a full-time (40 hour) work week from Monday, May 19th, 2025, through August 8th, 2025 , for 12 weeks from 9am - 5pm EST.
Office Location – Washington, D.C.
Physical Demands : This role requires frequent sitting, walking, typing, handling, reaching, and talking or hearing. Occasional standing is required. In the field, the employee may lift up to 40 pounds, climb stairs, and work in typical construction site conditions. Vision requirements include close, distance, and color vision, with the ability to adjust focus.
Travel Required : Frequent local visits throughout DC metro will be necessary (40-60%).
Working Environment : Approximately 50% of the duties will be performed in an office environment. The remainder of the duties will be performed in the field (or virtually) dependent on inspections happening during this time.
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 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 (SWA) offers research, consulting, and advisory services to improve commercial, residential, and multifamily buildings. Specializing in energy, sustainability, accessibility, and certification, we’ve led the way in high-performance building practices since 1972. For more, visit www.swinter.com.
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