Sustainability Analyst

SOCOTEC•New York, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

SOCOTEC is a provider of niche consulting services in the architecture, engineering, and construction industries, with a focus on high-performance buildings and specialty structures. Its services include building envelope, energy efficiency, sustainability, code advisory, and construction advisory. SOCOTEC is seeking a Sustainability Analyst with 1–3 years of experience to join its Green Group within the Energy, Sustainability, and Commissioning Services Division. The analyst will support Sustainability Project Managers and contribute to high-profile green building projects locally, nationally, and internationally, working with real estate developers, design firms, and construction companies. This is a technical consulting position, not a design position, and is based onsite in SOCOTEC’s New York City office. The role offers an opportunity for advancement. The analyst will assist with building certifications, evaluate sustainability opportunities, research emerging sustainability concepts, document project work, and communicate technical information to project teams and clients. The role also involves cross-functional coordination, maintaining project records and timelines, participating in internal seminars and meetings, and meeting established utilization levels.

Requirements

1–3 years of experience in building; sustainability-focused experience is highly desirable.
LEED Green Associate (LEED GA) certification is required.
Excellent analytical abilities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to independently manage multiple tasks while maintaining focus and attention to detail.
Proficiency in Microsoft software, particularly Excel.
Demonstrated passion for green building and environmental sustainability.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor’s degree in Sustainability, Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering, or a similar field is preferred; other qualifications will be evaluated.
LEED AP or WELL AP with a specialty designation is highly desirable.
Experience with sustainability certifications and service lines such as LEED, WELL, ESG, life cycle analysis, and decarbonization is a plus.
Experience documenting life cycle assessments for LEED and using OneClick LCA tools is highly desirable.
Basic AutoCAD or Revit skills are a plus.
Involvement in a sustainability-focused community or professional organization is a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist project teams in pursuing building certifications.
Analyze sustainable opportunities in project design and construction.
Train in areas related to sustainability and LEED activity.
Prepare and maintain well-written reports on project-related activity.
Research emerging concepts in sustainability.
Communicate effectively and build relationships with job-related management teams.
Provide cross-functional support to meet client needs and internal timelines and project activities.
Maintain detailed project documentation and track work from initial proposal through completion.
Present project-related technical information to design teams.
Occasionally present white papers or case studies to in-house technical teams.
Attend in-house seminars and scheduled team meetings.
Maintain established utilization levels.