Sustainable Design Specialist

To perform in this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support and implement sustainable design analysis, conceptual energy modeling, sustainable consulting management, sustainable project management, proposal preparation, LEED project administration, and support compliance reporting.
• Support consulting with multiple internal design teams on LEED and sustainable project attributes.
• Assist clients, engineers, and contractors with sustainable design research and implementation.
• Support consulting with external clients on building and non-building projects, collaborating on firm-wide sustainable design and consulting projects. Projects will include LEED-NC, LEED-EBOM, LEED-CI, LEED-HC, WELL, and Fitwel. Projects may include developing sustainable design and operations guidelines, policies, and procedures.

• Support implementation of office green operations plan.
• Support goal setting and benchmarking projects under HOK's AIA 2030 commitment.
• Support preparation of materials for sustainable design awards.
• Support sustainable design education programs and LEED AP credential maintenance for the San Francisco/Seattle/Salt Lake City offices.
• Take personal responsibility for fostering a green workplace through sustainable work practices.
• Mentor team members.
• Foster a commitment to external and internal client service.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, or sustainable design required;
  Master's degree preferred.
• 3+ years' experience.
• LEED GA required; LEED AP with specialty highly desired.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

• Advanced knowledge of sustainability, building science, integrated design, and third-party certification processes.
• Proven visual and verbal presentation and communication skills for both team and client interactions.
• Experience managing teams/resources across 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 handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD/Architectural Desktop, Revit, Sketch Up, Rhino, Grasshopper, and/or related software.
• Experience with energy and environmental performance analysis, including conceptual energy modeling, environmental analysis, daylight analysis, renewable energy systems, life cycle assessment, and feasibility analysis.
• Proficiency with performance analysis software such as Climate Studio, Ladybug/Pollination, Radiance, Therm, and CFD.
• Proficiency with energy analysis software like Energy Plus and IES is preferred.
• Proficiency with embodied carbon analysis software such as One Click LCA and Tally is preferred.

OTHER:

• Overtime may be required.
• Travel may be required.
• The duties and requirements described may be altered or supplemented at any time at HOK's sole discretion.