Sustainable Design Specialist
HOK Human Resources•Washington, DC
•Hybrid
About The Position
HOK is a collective of future-forward thinkers and designers who are driven to face the critical challenges of our time. We are dedicated to improving people's lives, serving our clients and healing the planet. Together, we cultivate a culture of design excellence at the confluence of art and science, blending the power of creative expression with a clear sense of purpose.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, or sustainable design required, Master’s degree preferred.
- 1-3 years’ experience.
- LEED AP with specialty required.
- Thorough knowledge of sustainability, building science, integrated design and LEED guidelines.
- Proven presentation and communication skills to both team and client.
- Experience with management of team/resources to undertake multiple projects or facets of various projects.
- Strong organizational skills to manage documentation and information and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work in team environment and work on multiple projects simultaneously.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) and the Adobe Creative Suite.
- Familiarity with AutoCAD/Architectural Desktop, Revit, Sketch-Up, Rhino and/or related software.
- Experience and skills relating to energy and environmental performance: Conceptual Energy Modeling; Daylight Analysis; Renewable Energy Systems and feasibility analysis required.
- Proficiency in use of one or more of the following Design Analysis software required: Climate Studio, Ladybug, Honeybee, Eddy 3D.
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency in use of one or more of the following Energy/Carbon Analysis software preferred: EnergyPlus, eQuest, EnergyPro, IES, Taly, OncClick LCA.
Responsibilities
- Support sustainable design analysis, resilience, conceptual energy modeling, embodied carbon modeling, sustainable consulting management, sustainable project management, proposal preparation, project administration for third-party certifications (LEED, WELL, Fitwel, etc.), and compliance reporting.
- Consult with multiple internal design teams on third-party certifications and sustainable projects.
- Assist clients, engineers and contractors with sustainable design implementation.
- Support consulting with exterior clients on building and non-building projects and collaborating on firm-wide sustainable design and consulting projects. Projects will include new construction, major renovations, interiors and existing buildings. Projects will also include development of sustainable design and operations guidelines, policies and procedures.
- Support implementation of office green operations plan.
- Support sustainable design education program and LEED credential maintenance.
- Take personal responsibility for fostering a green workplace through sustainable work practices.
- Mentor team members.
- Foster a commitment to external and internal client service.
Benefits
- Hybrid work environment
- 10 paid holidays (including 2 floating holidays)
- A minimum of 4 weeks of paid time off with a cash out option
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Free mental wellness resources
- Life and AD&D coverage
- Short and long-term disability benefits
- 4 weeks of paid parental leave
- Fertility coverage
- Matching contributions to our 401(K) plan
- Financial support and study prep for licensure exams
- CEU credit opportunities
- Mentorship programs
- Paid professional memberships
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
