Sustainability and Green Building Specialist

Description

• Conduct Life-Cycle Assessment studies (LCA) and advise on methods to reduce embodied carbon.
• Lead and manage the design and documentation process for green building rating systems including LEED, WELL, Fitwel, and ILFI’s suite of rating systems. This will include:
• Serving as the primary liaison with project teams, clients, consultants, and certifying bodies related to green building rating systems
• Conduct façade optimization studies including daylighting, shading effectiveness, glare, peak solar load, and natural ventilation effectiveness.
• Supporting internal education and training efforts on sustainability certifications
• Author project deliverables such as reports, memos, and presentations
• Conduct studies on other topics related to sustainable design, such as water conservation studies, reviews of sustainable materials, and energy studies
• Staying up to date with changes and updates to rating systems and share knowledge across teams
• Reviewing and tracking project performance against rating system requirements
• Developing and managing certification documentation, including narratives, calculators, and supporting documents;
• Work with engineering and architectural teams to identify sustainability goals, compile design options to meet those goals, test their effectiveness, and make clear recommendations as part of an integrated design process.
• Collaborate internally with PAE’s MEP design teams and other members of the Regenerative Design team.

Requirements

• 2-5 years of professional experience in sustainable design consulting or as part of an architecture or engineering team involved in sustainable design.
• LEED AP with specialty (BD+C preferred)
• Experience managing at least 3 projects through LEED certification
• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Sustainability, Building Science, or related field.

Benefits

• 401k account contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• Hiring Base Salary Range: $85,600-$135,800 annual
• Performance Bonus
• Cell phone stipend
• Employer paid health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• This position is eligible for time and a half overtime pay
• Commuter benefit
• Life insurance and disability benefits
• Professional development reimbursements including state registration and professional association dues
• Paid time off for sick leave, family leave, community service, holidays and vacation- work hard and take time off when you need it.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance