Company Overview:
Guidon Design is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business. We are a leader in sustainable Architecture+Engineering. As multidisciplinary designers, we collaborate to develop creative, cost-effective, and sustainable solutions that help meet our clients’ goals. Our services include Architecture, Interior Design, Sustainability Consulting & Designing, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Plumbing Design. Project types include healthcare, government, housing, federal and education facilities. We elevate our communities through the design and development of our projects. Our reputation for design excellence is created by our ability to solve complex challenges with clear solutions, while being responsive to how the space will impact people and their communities. We exist to improve lives and empower people!
Throughout your time with Guidon, you will be provided with the opportunity for hands-on experience in your area of study. In our dynamic, energetic, and fast-paced office environment, you will work right alongside our company leaders to gain valuable knowledge on complex, meaningful, and impactful projects.
Job Purpose:
As a Sustainability Intern with Guidon Design, you will work with a design team to integrate holistic sustainability practices into the firm’s design/construction projects. Evaluate and develop sustainability frameworks for large commercial client systems. Work with the design teams to implement sustainability rating/code-based systems to include LEED, WELL, ASHRAE 189.3, EnergyStar, and others.
Qualifications:
- Currently working towards a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution or significant relevant work experience.
- LEED GA, or another Sustainable Accreditation ideal but not required.
Skills/Qualities:
- Broad understanding and experience with design and office related computer software and operating systems.
- Experience or knowledge of sustainability rating systems.
- Knowledge of construction documentation process and integration of sustainable principles into the design and construction of buildings.
- Proactive and assertive in problem solving.
- Experience managing parallel assignments.
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Strong work ethic and a drive to exceed client expectations.
- A desire to personally grow and to help the company grow its staff in implementation of sustainable design strategies.
- Experience in healthcare related projects a plus.
Software:
- Microsoft Office skills, with the ability to layout and format a professional design or planning report.
- Skills in Adobe Creative Suite (In-Design, Illustrator) a plus.
Responsibilities:
- Track progress on implementation of client’s sustainability goals.
- Work to educate/mentor/promote sustainability within the company.
- Support design teams on new building and renovation designs.
- Evaluation of sustainability rating systems and system-wide sustainability frameworks.
- Supporting a team of in-house and out-of-house architects and engineers through the design process.
- Narrative and report writing to explain the sustainable design elements of our project.
- Create, communicate, implement, and manage sustainable design solutions
- Coordination within a multi-disciplinary project team.
Evaluation Metrics:
Guidon has established four Core Behaviors that all Team Members are expected to uphold. These expectations are clearly define and encompass the following areas:
- Wash the Dishes
- Do the small stuff. This mantra has guided our behaviors since our inception when literal dishes were the responsibility of everyone in the office. Helping one another permeates all areas of our culture.
- Follow-Up on Commitments
- Do what you say. Keeping our word is not only important externally, but internally as well. Commitments are made to ourselves, each other, and our clients. Whether it be in professional development goals, annual firm updates, or project kick-off meetings, following through is all about maintaining a culture of accountability.
- Solve Problems Proactively
- Come with solutions. Identifying a problem is crucial but engaging the problem with potential solutions is even better. We tackle issues head on and take ownership – leading the charge toward a resolution.
- Lead Through Listening
- Listen first, talk second. This is a guiding principle in how we interact with each other and our clients. It prioritizes empathy and assumes nothing.
Professional Development, Technical Education & Training:
Establish annual education and training plans and goals for self.
Meet or exceed professional standards of work.
Actively pursue personal continuing education.
