Sustainability & Green Building Specialist

The Opportunity The Sustainability and Green Building Specialist role supports PAE’s Regenerative Design Group in advancing sustainable building design. The position involves consulting on strategies related to day lighting, energy, water, materials, and occupant health, as well as administering green building certifications such as LEED, WELL, Fitwel, and the Living Building Challenge. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical and communication skills, familiarity with the architectural design process, and the ability to collaborate with clients and interdisciplinary teams.

Who We ArePAE is an engineering and design firm that turns complex challenges into reality. By leveraging the latest technologies, we solve problems in unique ways, and our designs enable buildings and communities to be more resilient and efficient. PAE is trusted by our clients in every aspect of a project's lifespan, from idea to occupancy. We set ambitious goals backed by analysis to significantly conserve water and energy while balancing costs and long-term operational needs.

As a B Corp, we measure success by the benefits our projects provide to our clients, our communities, and our planet. We embrace innovation, transparency, sustainability, and lifelong curiosity.

What You'll DoWork with engineering and architectural teams to identify sustainability goals, compile design options to meet those goals, test their effectiveness, and make clear recommendations as part of an integrated design process

Conduct façade optimization studies including day lighting, shading effectiveness, glare, peak solar load, and natural ventilation effectiveness

Conduct Life-Cycle Assessment studies (LCA) and advise on methods to reduce embodied carbon

Conduct studies on other topics related to sustainable design, such as water conservation studies, reviews of sustainable materials, and energy studies

Author project deliverables such as reports, memos, and presentations

Collaborate internally with PAE’s MEP design teams and other members of the Regenerative Design team

Lead and manage the design and documentation process for green building rating systems including LEED, WELL, Fitwel, and ILFI’s suite of rating systems

This will include:

Serving as the primary liaison with project teams, clients, consultants, and certifying bodies related to green building rating systems

Reviewing and tracking project performance against rating system requirements

Developing and managing certification documentation, including narratives, calculators, and supporting documents

Staying up to date with changes and updates to rating systems and share knowledge across teams

Supporting internal education and training efforts on sustainability certifications

What You Bring Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Sustainability, Building Science, or related field2-5 years of professional experience in sustainable design consulting or as part of an architecture or engineering team involved in sustainable designLEED AP with specialty (BD+C preferred)
Experience managing at least 3 projects through LEED certification

What We Offer Hiring Base Salary Range: $104,200-$128,700 annual

This position is eligible for time and a half overtime payThe base salary is one component of PAE’s competitive compensation package for employees. We take into consideration a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, abilities, experience, education, credentials, internal equity and geographic location in determining exact salary offered. At PAE, employees are eligible for annual compensation reviews based on performance and business needs.

The above range represents PAE's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of  addition, PAE offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:

Employer paid health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
Annual 401k profit sharing based on company profit for the year and account contribution

Professional development reimbursements including state registration and professional association dues Employer paid commuter/parking stipend

Cell phone stipend

Life insurance and disability…