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HKS, Inc. · 1 day ago

Sustainable Designer - Mission Critical

Washington, DC

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$77K/yr - $97K/yr

5+ years exp

HKS, Inc. is a company focused on sustainable design, and they are seeking a Sustainable Designer to contribute to exceptional project design and delivery. The role involves collaborating on sustainable project goals, delivering project certifications, and supporting ESG objectives across geographic offices.

Architecture

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

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

Coordinates in creating annual ESG objectives, key results and actions with team

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 staff

Completes project workload and assists with the preparation of proposals for HKS internal and stand-alone external project services

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

Works with geographic offices and/or practice 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

Prepares client presentations and assist with presenting design concepts to clients and internal teams

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

Qualification

Sustainable design accreditationWholistic integrative designEnergy modelingLEEDWELLLiving BuildingProfessional licensureArchitectural building systemsBuilding energy codesQA/QCSpecificationClient relationship managementPresentation skillsTeam collaborationProblem solvingTime management

Required

Accredited professional degree in Architecture, Engineering, Sustainable Design or related field; advanced degree preferred

Sustainable design accreditation required

Typically 5+ years of experience

Experience in wholistic integrative design delivery including charette facilitation and systems thinking

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 apply innovative solutions

Ability to work and collaborate in a team environment

Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time

Ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality

Preferred

Professional licensure in architecture, engineering, or related field strongly preferred

Familiarity with design and energy modeling applications such as Rhino, Grasshopper, Radiance, DIVA, REVIT, AutoCAD, Sketchup, IES VE, Sefaira, Insight360, Energy Plus, EnergyPro preferred

Experience with Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketchup and InDesign graphic software preferred

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision care coverage

401(k) plans

Life & AD&D insurance

Short/long term disability plans

Paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, vacation)

Company

HKS, Inc.

Glassdoor4.3

HKS is a global firm of architects, designers, planners and advisors who create places noted for their beauty and performance.

Founded in 1939

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, ARE

1001-5000 employees

http://www.hksinc.com/

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