Sustainability Leader

• Ensure projects meet sustainability certification requirements (LEED, Living Building Challenge, WELL, AIA 2030, AIA Materials Framework).
• Serve as primary interface with C.Scale (EHDD's spinout software company) and leverage platform access to pursue new business opportunities.
• Represent EHDD in industry conferences, panels, and sustainability forums.
• Develop and implement comprehensive sustainability strategies aligned with firm goals and industry best practices.
• Contribute to development of firm-specific sustainability tools, standards, and best practices.
• Collaborate with senior staff and firm leadership to integrate sustainability into project proposals and design development.
• Provide sustainable design consultation and technical support for projects across various scales and typologies including higher education, K-12, workplace, aquariums, and campus planning.
• Deepen use and engagement with the C.Scale platform across all EHDD projects.
• Grow relationships with potential clients and leverage EHDD's reputation as a sustainability leader.
• Manage and mentor junior staff with interest in sustainability.
• Oversee sustainability training programs and continuing education initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with consulting engineers and specialty consultants to optimize building systems performance.
• Engage with clients as a sustainability subject matter expert and trusted advisor.
• Contribute to publications, case studies, and thought leadership content on sustainable design, including social media.
• Conduct building performance analysis and contribute to post-occupancy evaluations.
• Support resilience planning and climate adaptation strategies for projects in diverse geographic contexts.
• Lead climate action planning and carbon reduction initiatives across all projects and operations.
• Establish sustainability metrics, benchmarks, and reporting systems to track project and portfolio performance.
• Support high-performance building initiatives including net-zero energy, carbon neutrality, and whole life carbon emissions.

Leadership & Communication Skills

NOTE: Position could be located in Seattle or San Francisco and may include travel between the two offices.

We are seeking a passionate and visionary Sustainable Design Leader to advance our firm's environmental stewardship initiatives and lead our Climate Positive commitment. This role will shape our firm's sustainability strategy, deliver high-performance projects, and extend our firm's leadership position in sustainable architecture and design. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience in sustainable design consulting and project delivery, with exposure to multiple project types and expertise across scales from individual buildings to campus and community planning.

Professional Credentials & Technical Skills

Please submit a letter of interest, resume, and portfolio samples for review. Portfolio must be one PDF attachment, 10-20 pages, maximum 5 MB, illustrating prior relevant work.

• LEED AP required; Living Building Challenge Ambassador, Passive House Consultant, or WELL AP credentials preferred.
• Experience with computational design tools and parametric modeling for sustainability optimization.
• Background in climate science, data science, or industrial ecology preferred.
• Track record supporting high-performance building projects and sustainability initiatives.
• Proficiency with whole building life cycle assessment and LCA tools (C.Scale, Tally, One Click LCA, EC3).
• Deep understanding of building systems, renewable energy technologies, sustainable materials, and embodied carbon.
• Professional architecture or engineering registration a plus.
• Project coordination skills with ability to manage multiple assignments.
• Strong collaborative and teamwork skills with experience supporting multidisciplinary teams.
• Energy modeling software experience preferred but not required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to present technical information clearly.
• Extensive knowledge of sustainable design principles, green building rating systems, and performance standards.
• Knowledge of daylighting analysis, thermal comfort modeling, and indoor environmental quality assessment.
• Bachelor's or master's degree in architecture, Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field.
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in sustainable design with demonstrated project delivery experience.

EHDD is an award-winning, majority woman-owned firm providing architecture, interiors, planning, and urban design services. We offer competitive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance with HSA, life and LTD insurance, hybrid work, transportation benefits, and professional development