- Professional
- Office in Los Angeles
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Position Summary
Our Santa Monica, CA office is searching for a Sustainability+ Energy Modeler to join our global sustainability studio, BEYOND. This person will be the in-house professional for energy and carbon modeling, guidelines, and applications. This person will be assisting sustainability projects with a focus on rating systems including but not limited to LEED, WELL, WELL H-S, Fitwel, and Zero Carbon. This position is an opportunity for a motivated individual to work hand-in-hand with design teams on both new construction and commercial interiors to influence how projects are designed to decarbonize, maximize wellness, and repair ecology. This work will include sustainability and wellness focused project certifications, LEED and code compliance energy models, CalGreen compliance, AIA 2030 reporting, and custom solutions and will also support the development and expansion of the BEYOND team’s building analytics goals.
Reporting Structure
Position reports to the Global Director of Sustainability and Wellness.
Job Responsibilities
- General Responsibilities: HLW Knowledge & Understanding
- Work with internal team to help accomplish goals of the HLW Sustainability Action Plan.
- As part of HLW’s commitment to AIA 2030, work with all HLW offices to report operational carbon within the DDx.
- Participate in the HLW internal sustainability group, BEYOND Alliance.
- Project Related – All Phases
- Project-specific research (materials, construction, site, water, embodied carbon, biophilic design, and indoor environmental quality).
- Perform energy simulations, basic calculations, energy efficiency calculations, and whole life and embodied carbon calculations.
- Perform high performance building modeling and evaluation including but not limited to ASHRAE 90.1 energy modeling, NYCECC compliance modeling, and CalGreen modeling.
- Evaluate energy conservation measures and provide innovative sustainability and energy efficiency solutions.
- Apply energy models for sustainability rating systems such as LEED, BREEAM, Zero Carbon, and CORE.
- Review of drawings and specifications for compliance with project sustainability goals.
- Completion of required documentation (credit templates, narratives, calculations, and online templates).
- Anticipate carbon and energy industry trends in various geographical locations and help develop project tools and support staff to continue to decarbonize our projects.
- Respond to quickly changing project schedules and demands.
- Communicate complex issues and timelines with large project teams.
- Provide global sustainability support for offices in New York, Los Angeles, New Jersey, Connecticut, Florida, San Francisco and London.
- Role Qualifications
- Professional degree required in sustainability, architecture, engineering or related discipline.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in energy modeling and energy consulting or equivalent education/training but candidates with more experience are strongly preferred.
- EIT certification, CEM, and/or ASHRAE BEMP certification preferred.
- Knowledge of eQUEST, Energy Plus, IESVE, One Click LCA, or similar tools.
- One or more professional accreditations (LEED, WELL, Fitwel, LFA, etc.).
- Strong communication, graphic, and verbal presentation skills.
- Good time management and attention to detail.
- Versatility with Bluebeam, Revit, Adobe CS, MS Office.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current sustainability trends and certification platforms.
- Understanding of mechanical design, construction phases, and rating system portals.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, paid time off, flexible spending, parental leave, tuition assistance, 401(k), and commuter benefits.
The expected salary range for this position is $70,000 - $80,000. We will consider relevant experience, qualifications, location and other job-related factors in determining compensation.
HLW values and supports workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, or other as protected under state, local or federal law.
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