LEED Certification Reviewer- Energy/Indoor Air Quality Specialty

Description

• Liaise with USGBC and other standards developers and technical committees.
• Deliver on-time, high-quality technical reviews of LEED submissions for energy and IAQ compliance.
• Perform QA/QC of work by GBCI peers and subcontractors; follow internal guidance and review timelines.
• Assist in refining GBCI programs, policies, plans, and credit/reference materials.
• Apply LEED requirements, ASHRAE standards, and energy codes; provide clear, actionable review comments and support process improvements.
• Share knowledge and collaborate across the team; communicate effectively with project teams and owners via written and verbal channels.
• Analyze whole-building energy models, ventilation calculations, renewable energy and GHG claims per applicable LEED version.
• Building Operations (facility management, property management)
• Assist in improving the certification review process using expertise, data insights, and user feedback.
• Maintain current expertise by tracking emerging industry issues and trends.

Requirements

• We’re seeking team members who thrive in collaborative environments, are committed to excellence, and want to build lasting partnerships that drive change in the built environment.
• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree preferred) in a field of study related to one or more of the following specialties:
• Green Business Certification Inc Leaders
• Architecture (architecture, landscape architecture, interior design)
• Experience with a variety of high-performance building projects, including LEED projects and/or specialization in a high-performance building attribute such as energy efficiency, water efficiency, and indoor environmental quality, etc.
• Professional license preferred
• Engineering (mechanical, civil, structural)
• Detailed technical understanding of and experience with one or more of the following building operations topics: common construction methods, fenestration, HVAC systems, plumbing systems, electrical systems, electrification, demand response, etc.
• Construction Management (or associated discipline)
• Minimum 5+ years direct professional experience in mechanical system design, energy modeling, commissioning and/or energy auditing
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications: architectural, envelope, MEP, controls, commissioning reports, and operational policies
• Detailed technical understanding of and experience with common environmental building codes and standards (e.g., ASHRAE 90.1, ASHRAE 62.1, ASHRAE 55, California Title 24, IPMVP Vol. III, IESNA RP-33, ASHRAE 189, IECC, UPC, IPC)
• Environmental Science (ecology, biology, environmental management)
• Energy modeling software
• Additional language proficiencies are preferred
• Demonstrated success with process improvement
• Field experience with HVAC, construction, building operations/facility management, or construction management preferred
• Planning (urban/transportation/environmental planning, urban design)
• LEED AP required upon hire; with specialty preferred (BD+C, ID+C)
• Recognition in 180+ countries for innovation in green building and business practices

Benefits

• A chance to make a measurable impact on global sustainability efforts
• Opportunities to grow your career and take ownership of meaningful work
• Professional Development Reimbursement
• 100% employer-paid healthcare coverage to you and your immediate family- spouse and dependents- via employer-sponsored Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) and pre-tax Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• If you reside in India USGBC/GBCI provides direct employment with a comprehensive benefits package aligned with local and national legislation.
• Generous paid time off (12 paid holidays, 9 paid personal sick days and based on career level either 2 to 3 weeks PTO), including operations closed for a full week between Christmas and New Year’s
• Millions of square feet of certified healthy, efficient, low-carbon space
• Competitive compensation
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Six-week renewal leave for employees celebrating a milestone anniversary

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance