Sustainability Consultant; Buildings

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At SWA, you’re not just joining a company, you’re joining an employee‑owned team committed to making buildings healthier, more sustainable, and lower‑carbon.

• Be part of a collaborative and supportive environment where your ideas matter.
• Work on real projects, seeing the impact of your work in the field and in communities.
• Learn from experienced building science professionals.

We are seeking a Sustainability Consultant / Green Rater to join our Sustainable Building Services team in Norwalk, CT. In this role, you will work hands‑on with new and existing multifamily buildings to inspect, test, and guide teams toward meeting sustainability goals. This role helps make sure that buildings perform as intended, improving energy efficiency, reducing environmental impact, and creating healthier places for people to live.

Your expertise will support certifications including ENERGY STAR
, Passive House
, and LEED
, ensuring that building science principles are translated into actionable steps that improve energy performance.

The proposed annual salary range for this position is $70,000 to $85,000 based on a 40‑hour work schedule. The final salary may vary depending on confirmed job‑related skills and experience.

Reasonable accommodation will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Inspect and test buildings, including under construction, to verify sustainability measures are implemented.
• Clearly communicate building science principles and green building program requirements to project teams.
• Review architectural and mechanical drawings, specifications, and submittals, offering recommendations to optimize performance.
• Prepare documentation, calculations, and analyses to support certification programs (ENERGY STAR, Passive House, LEED, etc.).
• Conduct research on emerging sustainability technologies, programs, and policies.

• HERS Rater credential is preferred (will consider alternate construction inspection experience).
• 2‑5 years of experience in building design and construction, including onsite experience.
• B.S. in architectural engineering, building technologies, construction management, architecture, or a building‑related engineering field.
• Ability to read and review construction drawings and specifications.
• Solid knowledge of building science includes multifamily mechanical, structural, and thermal envelope systems.

• Excellent communicator, able to explain complex ideas clearly in writing, verbal, and presentations.
• Proven ability to work independently, managing time and projects effectively.
• Exceptional attention to detail and problem‑solving skills.
• Well‑developed interpersonal skills, maturity, credibility, and integrity.
• Collaborative team player, with a strong focus on achieving collective goals.
• Self‑motivated, passionate, and dedicated to improving the built environment.
• Proficient in standard business software (MS Office), Adobe Acrobat, and Bluebeam.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and confidence navigating urban environments.

• Certifications such as HERS, LEED for Homes Green Rater, BPI Multifamily Building Analyst, or NGBS Green Verifier.
• Experience with green building certification programs (LEED for Homes, ENERGY STAR Homes, National Green Building Standard, Enterprise Green Communities).
• Knowledge of energy codes and/or ASHRAE standards.
• Experience analyzing utility data and performing energy‑related spreadsheet calculations.

• This is a heavy field‑based position requiring frequent movement through active construction sites, including climbing stairs and ladders, bending, reaching, and carrying equipment.
• The employee is required to lift or move equipment up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job the…