Sustainability Analyst

SOCOTEC•New York, NY

3d•$55,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

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, construction companies, and SOCOTEC professionals. This is an onsite technical consulting position based in the company’s New York City office, not a design position. The role offers strong opportunity for advancement. The analyst will support building certification efforts, assess sustainability opportunities in project design and construction, conduct research on emerging sustainability concepts, and document project activity. The position also involves coordinating with project teams and clients, presenting technical information, maintaining project documentation and progress records, attending internal seminars and meetings, and maintaining established utilization levels.

Requirements

1–3 years of experience in building; sustainability-focused experience is highly desirable.
LEED Green Associate (GA) credential required.
Excellent analytical abilities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and 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.
Relevant experience in sustainability certifications and service lines such as LEED, WELL, ESG, life cycle analysis, or decarbonization is a plus.
Experience documenting life cycle assessments (LCA) for LEED and using OneClick LCA tools is highly desirable.
Basic AutoCAD or Revit skills are a plus.
Involvement in a community or professional organization related to sustainability 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.
Document and maintain well-written reports on project-related activity.
Research emerging concepts in the sustainability field.
Communicate effectively and establish relationships with job-related management teams.
Provide cross-functional support to ensure client needs, internal timelines, and project activities are completed.
Maintain detailed documents 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.