HOK · 1 week ago
Sustainable Design Specialist - Performance
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expHOK is a collective of future-forward thinkers and designers dedicated to improving people's lives and healing the planet. The Sustainable Design Specialist will support and implement sustainable design analysis, energy modeling, and project management while collaborating with internal teams and external clients on various sustainable design projects.
ArchitectureCivil Engineering
Responsibilities
Support and implement Sustainable Design analysis, conceptual Energy Modeling, Sustainable consulting management, sustainable project management, proposal preparation, LEED Project Administration and Support compliance reporting
Support consulting with multiple internal design teams on LEED and sustainable project attributes
Assist clients, engineers and contractors with sustainable design research and implementation
Support consulting with external clients on building and non-building projects and collaborating on firm wide sustainable design and consulting projects. Projects will include LEED-NC, LEED-EBOM, LEED-CI, LEED-HC, WELL and Fitwell. Projects may include development of sustainable design and operations guidelines, policies and procedures
Support implementation of office green operations plan
Support goal setting and benchmarking projects under HOK’s AIA 2030 commitment
Support preparation of materials for sustainable design awards
Support sustainable design education program and LEED AP credential maintenance for the San Francisco/Seattle/Salt Lake City business
Take personal responsibility for fostering a green workplace through sustainable work practices
Mentor team members
Foster a commitment to external and internal client service
Qualification
Required
Bachelor degree in architecture, engineering, or sustainable design required
3+ years' experience
LEED GA required
Advanced knowledge of sustainability, building science, integrated design and 3rd party certification processes
Proven visual and verbal 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
Proficiency with AutoCAD/Architectural Desktop, Revit, Sketch-Up, Rhino, Grasshopper and/or related software
Experience in and implementation skills relating to energy and environmental performance: Conceptual Energy Modeling; Environmental Analysis; Daylight Analysis; Renewable Energy Systems; Life Cycle Assessment and feasibility analysis required
Proficiency in use of Performance Analysis software: Climate Studio, Ladybug/Pollination, Radiance, Therm and CFD required
Preferred
Master's degree
LEED AP with specialty highly desired
Proficiency in use of Energy Analysis software: EnergyPlus, IES preferred
Proficiency in use of Embodied Carbon Analysis software: One Click LCA, Tally preferred
Benefits
10 paid holidays (including 2 floating holidays)
A minimum of 4 weeks of paid time off with a cash out option
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Free mental wellness resources
Life and AD&D coverage
Short and long-term disability benefits
4 weeks of paid parental leave
Fertility coverage
Matching contributions to our 401(K) plan
Financial support and study prep for licensure exams
CEU credit opportunities
Mentorship programs
Paid professional memberships
Company
HOK
HOK is an international architecture and engineering firm.
1001-5000 employees
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