SENIOR SUSTAINABLE DESIGN SPECIALIST

Nelsen Partners is hiring a Senior Sustainable Design Specialist for their Austin, TX and Scottsdale, AZ studios. The role involves leading sustainable design initiatives, collaborating with project teams, and advancing sustainability goals. Candidates should have 8-10 years of commercial design experience, LEED accreditation, and strong design and technical skills. The position offers comprehensive benefits, professional development opportunities, and a team-oriented environment.
Nelsen Partners, a designed-focused architecture & planning firm, is seeking qualified professionals to join our Austin, TX and Scottsdale, AZ studios. Nelsen Partners is distinguished by the quality of our work, passion of our design teams, and dedication to our clients. Please visit us at http://www.nelsenpartners.com to learn more about our firm, culture, and award-winning projects.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

We are looking for a talented and dedicated Senior Sustainable Design Specialist to provide leadership in the execution of sustainable design initiatives and resilience strategies, and to deliver excellent design solutions through creative problem solving. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing building performance expertise for our project teams in our Austin and Scottsdale studios. In addition to collaborating with project teams, they will work closely with Firm Leadership to shape and achieve company-wide sustainability goals. The core responsibilities include:
• Advance and implement sustainable design processes and mentor and educate design teams
• Collaborate with multiple design teams, consultants and clients on sustainable design and implementation
• Perform building performance analysis throughout design
• Champion design decisions that are environmentally responsible and resource-efficient
• Present sustainable design concepts and strategies to clients and stakeholders
• Research latest sustainable design technologies and methodologies
• Oversee LEED and AEGB (Austin) project administration and reporting through design and construction phases
• Monitor and track project performance and complete reporting for AIA 2030 commitment
• Prepare sustainability exhibits for marketing and design award submissions
• Uphold our commitment to client service

REQUIREMENTS
• LEED AP or BD+C Accreditation
• Professional Licensure – preferred, but not required
• Experience – 8-10 years of commercial design experience, including at least 2 years of experience in delivering projects with sustainable design certifications
• Expertise – advanced knowledge in building science, sustainable design principles, and sustainability certifications including LEED, AEGB (Austin), and WELL
• Design Skills –strong design fundamentals and communication skills
• Technical Skills –strong technical understanding of building systems, codes, and construction methods
• Presentation Skills – engaging, dynamic communicator with both internal teams and clients/consultants
• Team-oriented – successful collaborator in a high-energy team environment
• Software Proficiency – Revit, Design Performance Tools, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp and Bluebeam

BENEFITS OVERVIEW
• Comprehensive benefits – Medical/dental/vision insurance; 401k matching; paid time off + closed week between Christmas and New Year’s; paid parental leave; license/AIA membership reimbursement; paid parking/transit; etc.
• Flexibility –Weekly flex-time opportunities including alternative daily work hours and a compressed work week option
• Professional development & growth – Knowledge building, continuing education opportunities, and project-level mentorship
• Team diversity & engagement – 80+ talented professionals across both studios and growing, with frequent opportunities for collaboration and socializing
• Competitive compensation

CONTACT

Interested and qualified professionals, please email a PDF of your resume and portfolio (no larger than 10mb) to careers@nelsenpartners.com.

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Nelsen Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce.