Sustainable Design Professional II - Mission Critical

Contributes and assists in developing sustainable project and design solutions to advance respective projects while working independently with guidance. Eager to learn and innovate in the integrative process, technical implementation and sustainable outcomes on projects with team. Anticipates job expectations and contributes to sustainable project and design solutions.

Performs respective responsibilities including creatively engaging project teams as the visible "go-to" for sustainability in the region, delivering strategic enterprise improvements across region, assisting with staff promotion advocacy and annual review and identifying regional business opportunities for service expansion

Assists with creating annual ESG objectives, key results and actions

Collaborates in project integrative process and workshops including team member coordination, Nature of Place research and development, identification of sustainable/high-performance project goals and strategies

Successfully delivers project certifications for third-party rating systems applying best practice, integrated design and performance analysis as needed

Coordinates technical and analytic needs with Director of Building Engineering Physics and regional staff

Completes project workload and prepares proposals for HKS internal and stand‑alone external project services

Delivers project outcomes that align with firm objectives in collaboration with team

May support Director of Sustainability in recruitment of Design Green staff

Works with geographic offices to support ESG objectives and align with design, research and process enterprise objectives

Provides project focused commentary and usability feedback on data systems

Carries out or assists with specialized research activities

May prepare client presentations and assist with presenting design concepts

Maintains open communication with client and may provide guidance through projects

Maintains awareness of risk management for potential project issues and involves PIC/PM if needed

Participates in team meetings to discuss project issues, technical issues and coordination with other disciplines

May attend on-site visits, field reviews and project meetings and documents as needed

Travel will be required

Accredited professional degree in Architecture, Engineering, Sustainable Design or related field; advanced degree preferred Professional licensure in architecture or related field preferred Typically 3+ years of experience Sustainable design accreditation preferred Experience in wholistic integrative design delivery including charette facilitation and systems thinking Familiarity with design and energy modeling applications such as Rhino, Grasshopper, Radiance, DIVA, REVIT, AutoCAD, Sketchup, IES VE, Sefaira, Insight
360, Energy Plus, Energy Pro preferred Experience with Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketchup and InDesign graphic software preferred Proficiency in MS Office Suite Experience in LEED, WELL, Living Building, etc. submission and regulatory compliance energy modeling Knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines Knowledge in interpreting and applying high-performance building standards such as ANSI, ASHRAE, IESNA and ASTM as well as building energy codes such as IECC and T24 Strong knowledge of architectural building systems and building science Knowledge of QA/QC and specification process Knowledge of building codes and ability to research and apply/incorporate into technical documents Strong presentation skills Ability to maintain existing client relationships and build new client relationships Ability to communicate and present ideas in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing Ability to problem solve and…