Sustainable Design Professional II

Dallas, TX, United States

Overview:

HKS is seeking a Sustainable Design Professional to join our team.

Supports project teams using a wide range of developing professional skills. Performs basic design and technical tasks requiring application of standard techniques and knowledge of sustainability while working under general supervision. Eager to learn, highly organized and willing to contribute creatively to the team.

Responsibilities:

Project

Conducts whole building and component embodied carbon Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) using industry software such as Tally and One Click

Integral in influencing and delivering quality sustainable low energy design

Liaisons with stakeholders to develop and advance their sustainability strategies

Identifies sustainability risks and appropriate mitigation measures

Creates models to illustrate plans, processes and designs

Supports internal training for technical staff

Modifies or creates LEED or other rating system-specific documents, applying standard sustainable design techniques, collaborative design computations and procedures as assigned under direction

Performs routine assignments and may have some design responsibility collaborating with other team members as designated

Conducts research on local, regional and global project sustainability context, building materials, sustainable strategies and third-party rating systems (LEED, WELL, etc.)

Prepares draft reports with written and graphic content

Assists with enterprise level Environmental, Social & Governance work

Assists with the creation and maintenance of firm-wide content on the HKS intranet

Assists design teams in performance and energy analysis assignments

May attend on-site visits, field reviews and client and/or project meetings as appropriate

May assist in preparing proposals, presentations, schedules and processing of system-specific documentation and samples

Cultural

May participate in communication with other disciplines, vendors and contractors to incorporate information into project requirements

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

Performs work in a manner that demonstrates an awareness of and an appreciation for the firm's cultural values, including a commitment to quality, innovation, learning and growth

Becomes skilled in fostering and maintaining a collaborative professional working relationship with the project team

Fosters awareness of and assists in advancing the firm's principles of 'design excellence' in the integration of responsible and sustainable design practice with the art of design

Financial

Develops understanding of the firm's basic accounting principles, project budgets and fees

Understands the financial implications of overhead and chargeable time, including accountability to project plan and planned utilization rate

Revenue or Opportunity Generation

Fosters awareness of the importance of growing and maintaining client relationships and the basic concept of business development

May assist in production of marketing presentations

Participates with civic, community and industry professional organizations with commitment and professional integrity to represent HKS

Qualifications:

Graduate degree preferred

Working knowledge of embodied carbon calculations including data sources such as EC3 and Environmental Produce Declarations (EPDs)

Experience with whole building Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) analysis software

Accredited professional degree in Architecture, Engineering, Environmental Design or related field

On the path to architectural registration or professional engineering licensure preferred

Typically with 3+ years of experience

Sustainable design accreditation preferred

Knowledge of software such as Revit, Grasshopper, AutoCAD, Navisworks and 3D modeling preferred

Knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketchup and InDesign graphic software preferred

Proficiency in MS Office Suite preferred

Knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines

Knowledge of energy modeling/ building analysis simulation

Knowledge of building codes and high-performance standards

Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally, graphically and in writing

Ability to problem solve and collaborate on innovative solutions

Ability to work in team environment

Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time

Ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality

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Base Salary Range: $63k - $85.1k annually - Denver, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francsico, Seattle, New York locations only

The estimate displayed represents the general base salary range of candidates hired in Denver, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francsico, Seattle, New York locations only. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

HKS offers a comprehensive total compensation & benefits package with 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), and much more for benefits-eligible employees. To learn more about our benefits visit this page

Travel may be required.

The information contained in this job description is intended to serve as a minimum requirement and guideline - not as a guarantee - for promotion to this level. Some additional criteria, qualifications or expectations may be required by service, sector or practice group.

Application Deadline: 05/31/2024

If you currently work for HKS, please submit your application via the Internal Careers Portal .

HKS is an EEO/AA Employer: M/F/Disabled/Veteran

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