Sustainable Design Specialist

Responsibilities

• Support sustainable design analysis, resilience, conceptual energy modeling, embodied carbon modeling, sustainable consulting management, sustainable project management, proposal preparation, project administration for third‑party certifications (LEED, WELL, Fitwel, etc.) and compliance reporting.
• Consult with multiple internal design teams on third‑party certifications and sustainable projects.
• Assist clients, engineers and contractors with sustainable design implementation.
• Support consulting with exterior clients on building and non‑building projects and collaborate on firm‑wide sustainable design and consulting projects. Projects will include new construction, major renovations, interiors and existing buildings.
• Support implementation of office green operations plan.
• Support sustainable design education program and LEED credential maintenance.
• Take personal responsibility for fostering a green workplace through sustainable work practices.
• Mentor team members.
• Foster a commitment to external and internal client service.

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, or sustainable design required;
  Master's degree preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience.
• LEED AP with specialty required.

• Thorough knowledge of sustainability, building science, integrated design and LEED guidelines.
• Proven presentation and communication skills to both team and client.
• Experience managing teams/resources to undertake multiple projects or facets of various projects.
• Strong organizational skills to manage documentation, information and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in a team environment and on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD/Architectural Desktop, Revit, Sketch Up, Rhino and/or related software.
• Experience and skills relating to energy and environmental performance: conceptual energy modeling, daylight analysis, renewable energy systems and feasibility analysis required.
• Proficiency in use of one or more of the following design analysis software:
  Climate Studio, Ladybug, Honeybee, Eddy 3D.
• Proficiency in use of one or more of the following energy/carbon analysis software (preferred):
  Energy Plus, eQuest, Energy Pro, IES, Taly, Onc Click LCA.

• Overtime may be required.
• Travel may be required.
• The job duties and requirements that this document describes may be altered or supplemented at any time at the sole discretion of HOK.
• Compensation is based on experience, qualifications, education and location. The reasonably expected annual salary range for this position in Washington D.C. is $60,000 to $70,000.

HOK is an EOE, including disability/vets.