Sustainability Specialist - Buildings

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At Steven Winter Associates (SWA), we’re committed to creating healthier, low‑carbon buildings, and we’re looking for a Sustainability Specialist / Green Rater to join our Sustainable Building Services team in Washington, D.C.

In this role, you’ll work hands‑on with new and existing multifamily buildings and single‑family homes to inspect, test, and guide teams toward meeting sustainability goals. Your expertise will support certifications including ENERGY STAR, Passive House, Enterprise Green Communities (EGC), and LEED, ensuring that building science principles are translated into actionable steps that improve energy performance, indoor air quality, and water efficiency.

The proposed annual salary will be $65,000 to $75,000 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 those under construction, to verify sustainability measures.

Communicate building science principles and green building program requirements to all members of a project team.

Review architectural and mechanical drawings, specifications, and submittals against sustainability goals, and make recommendations to optimize performance.

Prepare and coordinate documentation, calculations, and analysis to support certification programs including but not limited to ENERGY STAR, Passive House, and LEED.

Conduct technology, program and/or policy research related to sustainability.

HERS Rater, HERS Rating Field Inspector, LEED Homes Green Rater, BPI Multifamily Building Analyst AND/OR NGBS Green Verifier credentials preferred. Will consider alternate construction and field inspection experience.

BS in architectural engineering, building technologies, architecture, construction management or a building‑related engineering field.

1+ years of experience in building design and construction or applied building science work, including onsite experience, along with solid knowledge of building science, including multifamily mechanical, structural, and thermal envelope systems.

• Familiarity and experience using ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager.

Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly to diverse audiences across written, verbal, and presentation formats.

Ability to work independently, managing time and projects effectively.

Exceptional attention to detail.

Valid U.S. driver’s license with a clean record and urban driving experience.

Fluency using Microsoft Office suite plus AutoCAD and/or Adobe Acrobat/Bluebeam for takeoffs.

Ability to read / review construction drawings and specifications.