Sustainable Design Professional II - Mission Critical

HKS•Dallas, TX

18h

About The Position

The Sustainable Design Professional II contributes to and assists in developing sustainable project and design solutions, working independently with guidance. The role supports integrative processes, technical implementation, and sustainable project outcomes, and anticipates project needs while collaborating with teams. The position serves as a regional sustainability resource for project teams and contributes to enterprise improvements, ESG objectives, business development, project certifications, research, and client engagement. It coordinates technical and analytical work with building-engineering and regional staff and may support recruitment, presentations, site visits, and project meetings. Travel is required.

Requirements

Accredited professional degree in Architecture, Engineering, Sustainable Design, or a related field.
Typically 3 or more years of experience.
Experience in holistic integrative design delivery, including charrette facilitation and systems thinking.
Proficiency in the MS Office Suite.
Experience with LEED, WELL, Living Building, or similar submissions and regulatory-compliance energy modeling.
Knowledge of sustainability and integrated-design guidelines.
Knowledge of interpreting and applying high-performance building standards such as ANSI, ASHRAE, IESNA, and ASTM, and building energy codes such as IECC and T24.
Strong knowledge of architectural building systems and building science.
Knowledge of QA/QC and the specification process.
Knowledge of building codes and ability to research, apply, and incorporate them into technical documents.
Strong presentation skills.
Ability to maintain existing client relationships and build new ones.
Ability to communicate and present ideas clearly, concisely, and professionally, verbally and in writing.
Ability to solve problems and apply innovative solutions.
Ability to work and collaborate in a team environment.
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines at expected quality.
Travel is required.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in Architecture, Engineering, Sustainable Design, or a related field.
Professional licensure in architecture or a related field.
Sustainable design accreditation.
Familiarity with design and energy modeling applications such as Rhino, Grasshopper, Radiance, DIVA, REVIT, AutoCAD, Sketchup, IES VE, Sefaira, Insight360, Energy Plus, and EnergyPro.
Experience with graphic software such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketchup, and InDesign.

Responsibilities

Engage project teams as a regional sustainability resource, deliver strategic enterprise improvements, assist with staff promotion advocacy and annual reviews, and identify regional opportunities to expand services.
Assist with creating annual ESG objectives, key results, and actions.
Collaborate in project integrative processes and workshops, including team coordination, Nature of Place research and development, and identification of sustainable and high-performance project goals and strategies.
Deliver project certifications for third-party rating systems using best practices, integrated design, and performance analysis as needed.
Coordinate technical and analytical needs with the Director of Building Engineering Physics and regional staff.
Complete project workload and prepare proposals for internal HKS and stand-alone external project services.
Deliver project outcomes aligned with firm objectives in collaboration with the team.
May support the Director of Sustainability in recruiting DesignGreen staff.
Work with geographic offices to support ESG objectives and align them with design, research, and enterprise process objectives.
Provide project-focused commentary and usability feedback on data systems.
Carry out or assist with specialized research activities.
May prepare client presentations and assist in presenting design concepts.
Maintain open communication with clients and may provide project guidance.
Monitor potential project risks and involve the PIC/PM as needed.
Participate in team meetings to discuss project, technical, and interdisciplinary coordination issues.
May attend on-site visits, field reviews, and project meetings and document them as needed.