Sustainability Designer

Overview

Design and support sustainable building certifications and energy optimization for projects.

Key Responsibilities

• networking
• leed certification
• energy optimization
• sustainability services
• practice collaboration

Tasks

-Work with the Portland Practice leader to network and build professional relationships in the Portland area. Attend local conferences and events (when appropriate). -Collaborate and support building sustainable certification strategies and building energy optimization services to architects and owners/developers. -Perform and/or support sustainability certification work on projects of all scales: LEED, WELL, fitwel, Passive House, Living Building Challenge. -Participate in and support the development of practice-wide sustainability services. -Support synergies with other TT Practices: Structure, Facade, Renewal, Applied Science, Protective Design, and Transportation.

Requirements

• leed
• well
• passive house
• bachelor's
• problem solving
• sustainability

What You Bring

-At a minimum, a Bachelor’s degree and a LEED Green Associate credential or LEED Accredited Professional or ability to obtain credential within six months of employment. -Background in building science, architectural, engineering, or construction field. -Experience with other third-party certifications such as LEED, WELL, Passive House, Living Building Challenge. -Strong communication and problem-solving skills. -Technical knowledge in the building industry and ability to navigate all aspects of construction documentation. -Team oriented and the ability to work independently. -1-2+ years of experience in sustainability consulting.

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Benefits

-Commuter Transit (where available) -And other various wellness, diversity/inclusion and employee resource programs and initiatives -Paid Time Off, Family Leave for New Parents, Volunteer Time -Fitness Reimbursement -Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability and other voluntary benefits -Tuition Reimbursement -401k retirement savings with Company matching on employee contributions and/or qualified student loan repayments -Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical & Childcare

About Thornton Tomasetti

-Delivers expertise in structural, façade, forensic, civil, bridge, and applied‑science engineering. -Known for high‑profile projects like Taipei 101, Petronas Towers, and disaster recovery efforts post‑9/11 and Hurricane Sandy. -Operates an internal R&D unit, CORE studio, driving innovation via computational modeling, AI, and software tools. -Services span from supertall buildings and long‑span structures to transportation infrastructure and protective design. -Combines deep engineering know‑how with cutting‑edge technology to tackle complex design challenges worldwide.

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