Sustainable Design Specialist

Sustainability is ingrained into our culture and design processes. The resilient buildings we create contribute to the business success of our clients and to the health and wellness of their people. We track the projected energy performance of every project and have committed to achieving a carbon-neutral design portfolio by 2030. But don’t just take our word for it. We have won 10 AIA COTE awards for Sustainable Design excellence and ENR’s recent survey ranked HOK as the No. 1 green building architecture/engineering firm.

We are currently seeking a Sustainable Design Specialist to join our team in the Texas region – Houston, Dallas or Austin. As a Sustainable Design Specialist, you are responsible for providing holistic Sustainable Design leadership and coordination, energy and environmental analysis for planning, architecture, and interiors projects, integration of low-carbon as well as human health and well-being strategies on projects and consulting for various certifications under sustainability, health, and wellness standards such as LEED, WELL and Fitwel. You will also contribute to marketing pursuits and participate in a broad range of sustainable consulting services.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide Sustainable Design analysis, Sustainable consulting services, including certification consulting such as LEED, WELL and Fitwel.
• Consult with multiple internal design teams on Sustainable Design Integration, Energy and Carbon reduction, LEED, WELL, Fitwel and sustainable projects.
• Assist clients, engineers, and contractors with Sustainable Design implementation.
• Support consulting with exterior clients on building and non-building projects and collaborating on firm wide Sustainable Design and consulting projects. Projects will also include development of Sustainable Design and operations guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Goal setting and benchmarking projects under HOK’s AIA 2030 commitment.
• Support Sustainable Design education program and LEED AP, WELL AP credential maintenance for the Texas practice.
• Take personal responsibility for fostering a green workplace through sustainable work practices.
• Mentor team members.
• Foster a commitment to external and internal client service.
• Conceptual Energy modeling and Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) skills preferred but not required. Ability to read, understand and interpret energy model and LCA reports.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of sustainability, building science, integrated design practices and third-party certification processes.
• Presentation and communication skills, including writing and basic graphic skills.
• Experience with coordination of team/resources to undertake multiple projects or facets of various projects.
• Familiarity with ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) strategies related to the built environment.
• Strong organizational skills to manage documentation and information and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in a team environment and work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and the Adobe Creative Suite.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD/Architectural Desktop, Revit, Sketch-Up, Rhino and/or related software.
• Experience and skills relating to energy and environmental performance desired: Conceptual Energy Modeling; Human Comfort Analysis, Daylight Analysis; Renewable Energy Systems, Life Cycle Analysis, Carbon Feasibility Analysis.
• Experience in Sustainable Performance Analysis software such as Climate Studio, Vasari, Ecotect, DIVA, Radiance, DAYSIM, IES etc. desired.

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, or Sustainable Design required, Master’s degree preferred.
• 2-7 years’ experience.
• LEED AP with specialty required if previously experienced.
• LEED GA required.
• WELL AP and Fitwel Ambassadors preferred.
• Low/Zero carbon experience highly desirable.

HOK is committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits plan to meet their current and future needs. Benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage; 401(K) savings plans; disability, life and accident insurance; paid time off (PTO); and parental leave. In addition, HOK employees enjoy a flexible work schedule with the option to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays.

HOK is a drug-free workplace. HOK is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State or Local law.

• Thorough knowledge of sustainability, building science, integrated design and LEED guidelines.
• Proven presentation and communication skills to both team and client.
• Experience with management of team/resources to undertake multiple projects or facets of various projects.
• Strong organizational skills to manage documentation and information and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in team environment and work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) and the Adobe Creative Suite.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD/Architectural Desktop, Revit, Sketch-Up, Rhino and/or related software.
• Experience and skills relating to energy and environmental performance: Conceptual Energy Modeling; Daylight Analysis; Renewable Energy Systems and feasibility analysis required.
• Proficiency in use of Design Analysis software: Vasari, Ecotect, DIVA, Radiance, DAYSIM, COMFEN required.
• Proficiency in use of Energy Analysis software: EnergyPlus, eQuest, EnergyPro, IES preferred.