Sustainability Designer II

WATG is hiring a Sustainability Designer for our office in Los Angeles, CA.

ROLE

The Sustainability Designer must demonstrate the ability to think critically, apply scientific methods, ideate, set goals, synthesize strategies, and communicate solutions that result in positive environmental impact. The foundation of this team values evidence-based design, and the Sustainability Designer must demonstrate a firm grasp of passive and active design strategies, mechanical systems, climate knowledge, and materiality.

Responsibilities

Curates high-performance project solutions to help decarbonize the built environment for WATG’s master planning, architecture, interior design, and landscape teams

Simulates life cycle assessments to forecast carbon debt and establish reduction measures

Conducts sustainability training workshops to foster environmental design solutions

Oversees efforts to track and collect project performance vitals for reporting to the AIA’s and RIBA’s 2030 Reporting platform

Leads efforts to develop in-house environmental design guides and workflow guides

Assists the Director of Sustainability on large projects and global initiatives, such as developing the firm’s first climate action plan

Supports marketing and business development teams in developing winning proposals

Qualifications

Master’s degree or higher in Architecture, Building Science, or an equivalent field

Professional license or certificates, such as LEED, WELL, or similar preferred

Experience with LEED, WELL, or SITE certifications

Minimum of 3 years of experience in architecture-related projects

Familiarity with decarbonization strategies

Familiarity with scope emissions inventory

Familiarity with AIA’s DDx Reporting (2030 Challenge)

Ability to gather, analyze, iterate, and interpret information to advance high-performance architecture and sustainable master planning solutions

Proficiency in ClimateStudio, Forma, Insight, IES iCD or similar environmental assessment software

Proficiency in life cycle tools such as OneClick LCA and EC3

Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Rhino, Revit, and AutoCAD

Intermediate to advanced Grasshopper or Dynamo scripting preferred

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Strong graphics composition skills and familiarity with Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign to compose illustrations for client presentations

Problem-solving mindset and ability to work in a team environment

Ability to meet deadlines consistently and effectively

Ability to manage multiple project priorities

JOB INFORMATION

Salary range : $70,000 - $95,000 per year

WATG is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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