Entry-Level LEED Certification Reviewer

Company logo
Salas O'Brien
Employee‑owned engineering and technical consulting firm delivering multidisciplinary solutions across built, energy & process sectors.
Review LEED, WELL, SITES certifications for building projects.
24 days ago ago
$60,000 - $65,000
Entry-level
Full Time
Atlanta, GA
Office Full-Time
Company Size
3,850 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Architecture
Design
Technical Services
Sector Specialisms
Process & Manufacturing
Civil
Aviation & Transportation
Building Science
District Systems
Decarbonization & Geothermal
Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection
Structural
Role
What you would be doing
leed review
qa review
technical support
client engagement
metric tracking
business development
  • Achieve customer service satisfaction consistent with department goals
  • Participate in Business Development activities such as networking, speaking engagements, and written content for marketing purposes
  • Quarterly Town Hall Meetings included in work schedule and off-site
  • Educate and directly engage the marketplace by effectively communicating through written, verbal, and in-person meetings with project teams and owners
  • Participate in resource development to further the knowledge and increase efficiency and proficiency in conducting reviews for the department
  • Meet individual review production metrics (quality, efficiency, and timeliness)
  • Provide technical customer service support to project teams
  • Gain understanding of the LEED rating system including forms, calculations, and documentation requirements, as well as how to apply LEED criteria to the review of documentation for verification that the project meets the rating system requirements.
  • Encourage and accelerate global adoption of green business practices through various sustainability standards, tools and performance criteria
  • Perform in-depth technical review and analyses of building design, construction, and operations for compliance with LEED rating systems on time with high quality to gain rating system proficiency with the goal of achieving Senior status within one year.
  • Perform quality assurance (QA) review of work done by other Reviewers
  • Continue to perform in-depth technical review and analyses of building design, construction, and operations for compliance with LEED rating systems on time with high quality
  • Contribute to the continued development and increased technical knowledge of fellow LEED Certification Reviewers through collaborative teamwork
  • Contribute to a project’s pursuit of a sustainability-related certification by working as the third-party quality control Reviewer prior to the project’s submittal to GBCI for formal review
What you bring
leed ap
iso standards
mechanical engineering
construction management
ms office
bachelor's
  • Environmental/Sustainability Science (ecology, biology, environmental management)
  • Experience with ISO Standards a plus
  • Detail-oriented and able to prioritize
  • Excellent judgment, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills
  • Achieve Senior Reviewer status within one year +/-
  • Planning (urban/transportation/environmental planning, urban design)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, including technical writing
  • Engineering (mechanical, civil, structural)
  • Architecture (architecture, landscape architecture, interior design)
  • Ability to work well both independently and in small groups
  • LEED AP with specialty preferred;
  • Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree or higher in a field of study related to one or more of the following specialties:
  • Construction Management (or associated discipline)
  • Technical understanding of and experience with one or more of the following building operations topics: common construction methods, materials specification, fenestration, HVAC systems, plumbing systems, electrical systems, landscape design, master planning, land use, zoning, urban development preferred
  • Willingness to self-initiate
  • Ability to read, understand and interpret building floor plans, sections, site plans, construction specifications, mechanical schedules, commissioning reports and operational policies preferred;
  • Strong computer skills, with high proficiency in MS Office suite, including Excel
  • Strong sense of personal responsibility and accountability for delivering high quality work
  • Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
Benefits
  • Summer Fridays – option to complete heads-down work or take PTO
  • Twice-Yearly Profit Sharing
  • Employee-owned company with option to buy shares
  • Parental Leave
  • Stipend for alternative commuting
  • Stipend for wellness activities, such as gym or yoga memberships, weight loss programs, competitive races, etc.
  • 10 days annually for Holidays
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Remote work possible or hybrid if near Atlanta Office with option to work remotely fulltime after 5 years
  • 1 day annually for Altruistic activities
  • Annual stipend for professional organization memberships, conferences, etc.
  • Certifications office closed Christmas Eve through New Years Day
  • Flexible schedule, including option for 4/80 or other
  • Paid time off and company holidays
  • Company-sponsored social events
  • Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
  • Continuing education opportunities
  • Opportunity to learn more about the WELL, SITES, and Living Building Challenge rating systems, including forms, calculations, documentation requirements, and how to apply the criteria to the review of documentation for verification
  • Short-term and Long-term Disability
  • Professional development support
  • LEED Gold, WELL Platinum, Fitwel 2 Stars, LBC Petal Certification, WELL Health-Safety, WELL Equity, Just. Label, and RESET Air certified office space on the 26th floor of a building with free gym access, secure bike parking, amenities floor, coffee shop, restaurant, and a multitude of local amenities within 1/4-mile walking distance which includes two mass-transit stations
  • Wellness activities included in work schedule, such as group yoga, hiking, mental health programming, ergonomics training, and more
  • Medical/Dental/Vision and Pet Insurance
  • 401(k) with Safe Harbor match
  • 4 weeks annually for Vacation (5 weeks after 15 years)
  • Mentorship Program
  • Group meditation sessions every Wednesday
  • Sustainable Built Environment
  • HSA/FSA/Dependent Care FSA
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Training + Development
Information not given or found
Company
Overview
$20 billion
Annual Construction Value
Generates $20 billion in annual construction value across 17,300+ projects each year.
95 offices
Global Presence
Expanded to over 95 offices delivering high-impact, complex projects worldwide.
#9
MEP Giants Ranking
Recognized as #9 in the MEP Giants ranking among top design firms.
25 firms
Acquisitions
Acquired over 25 firms since 2019 to bolster sector reach.
  • Firm has grown through strategic mergers and innovation in engineering and technical consulting.
  • Excels in designing built environments through MEP, structural, civil—and in energy via renewables, decarbonization, and resiliency.
  • Stacks process design and integration expertise to serve pharmaceutical, food & beverage, utilities, and industrial clients.
  • Offers advanced solutions including litigation support, digital twins, envelope testing, and automation controls.
  • Work spans commercial, corporate, hospitality, healthcare, campuses, critical environments, and large infrastructure projects.
  • Impacted nearly a billion square feet of building space annually and prides itself on seamless delivery—one design, one team.
Culture + Values
  • Recognize that we are all owners with direct influence on the success of our company.
  • Do what is right, setting the standard for performance, integrity, and professionalism.
  • Provide positive energy, passion, and commitment to everything we do.
  • Embrace positive change and challenge the status quo.
  • Encourage the growth of our owners through training and opportunities for leadership.
  • Ensure the continuity of the firm through succession planning.
  • Contribute meaningfully to our communities.
  • Be open, direct, positive, and respectful to everyone.
  • Promote teamwork through commitment and trust.
  • Constructively communicate intentions and expectations.
  • Have fun together.
  • Recognize and reward accomplishments.
  • Manage performance fairly and consistently.
  • Attract and retain outstanding employee owners.
  • Set and achieve ambitious goals.
  • Be accountable for our actions.
  • Properly plan and execute all projects to ensure a reasonable profit.
  • Achieve life cycle cost savings for clients through resource conservation and sustainable design.
  • Tailor designs to each project, balancing project cost, maintenance, and performance.
  • Continuously improve our delivery to customers.
  • Serve each client as though they’re our only client.
  • Maintain a financially healthy firm.
  • Capitalize on opportunities to strengthen the firm.
Environment + Sustainability
100% Offset
Operational Energy
In-house services offset 100% of operational energy through design.
~238,000 Homes
Solar Array Power
Engineered one of North America’s largest DoD solar arrays.
800k Metric Tons
GHG Savings
Annual emissions avoided by solar array.
800 Panels
PV System
Flagship Walgreens store features an 800-panel PV system.
  • In‑house net zero architecture targets: offset 100% of operational energy through design services.
  • Delivered flagship zero‑energy Walgreens store with geothermal, LED/daylight controls, LEED Platinum, Green Globes, Living Building Challenge, ASHRAE Technology Award.
  • Support clients with climate‑related master planning (e.g., Princeton’s 180‑building conversion to low‑temp hot water system toward net zero by 2046).
  • Designed CHP system for pharma plant aiming carbon neutrality by 2025 and carbon‑negative by 2030.
  • Execute energy audits, resource‑efficiency plans, decarbonization consulting, energy modeling, lifecycle cost analysis, district energy systems, microgrids, geothermal/renewables.
  • Firm offers full net‑zero and sustainability consulting services including LEED, WELL, Fitwel, SITES, Parksmart, Living Building Challenge.
  • Publicly announced net zero service offerings; no stated corporate net zero target date.
Inclusion & Diversity
  • Fosters a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment as part of its ESG model.
  • Employee‑owner model: attracts and retains outstanding employee owners through fair performance management and recognition.
  • Leadership is committed to building a broader talent pool representing a wider spectrum of backgrounds and experiences.
  • No gender‑specific workforce statistics are available in public materials.
Big Kablio Logo
Kablio AIIf you're someone who helps build and power the world (or dreams to), Kablio AI is your pocket-sized recruiter that gets you hired.
Copyright © 2025 Kablio
Entry-Level LEED Certification Reviewer at Salas O'Brien in Atlanta, GA