Sustainability Analyst 2

dbHMS is seeking a Sustainability Analyst 2 for its Chicago office to support engineering systems for various projects. The role involves analyzing sustainability needs, performing calculations for certifications, and staying updated on energy codes. The company promotes a diverse workforce and offers flexible work schedules, including hybrid and remote options. Candidates should be able to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with clients and design teams.
Firm Overview

Do more than just build! At dbHMS, we are a collection of doers and thinkers. We combine our passion for engineering with our client’s vision to realize successful construction projects in our community and worldwide. Together with our clients, we are dedicated to leaving a legacy of stewardship and innovation through our impact on the built environment. Our staff of talented individuals and unique characters is united in their dedication to deliver high-performance, efficient, and sustainable buildings worldwide. 

Our Data Based+ Studio team, in our Chicago office is seeking a Sustainability Analyst 2. This role will support the engineering of systems for a variety of projects while working closely with our internal team in delivering efficient and long-lasting buildings. 

Our dynamic work environment provides the perfect opportunity to advance your career while developing and fine-tuning your skills along with offering a supportive office culture, diverse workforce, flexible work schedules, and regular social events. At dbHMS, you will find everything you need for an exciting, challenging, and rewarding career.

dbHMS is committed to a diverse workforce and to providing a safe, accessible workplace. Most duties will be performed in an office environment. dbHMS currently operates with both hybrid and remote-only work policies. Some duties may be performed in a combination of office environment and construction/field environment which would involve trips to projects sites. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and walk. The work typically requires the use of hands to type, handle or feel; reach hands and arms; and talk or hear. The typical week consists of five, eight-hour shifts.

When in the field the employee must be able to climb stairs and endure typical construction site conditions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasional overnight travel may be required depending on the employee’s home location. Local field visits in the office metro area will be necessary. A valid and clean driver's license is required.

dbHMS offers a competitive benefits package* that includes:
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Insurance - Health, Dental, Vision and Life
• Paid Time Off
• Professional Trade Organization Dues Re-Imbursement
• Waiting period may apply.

Position Overview

In the DataBased+ studio within dbHMS, Sustainability Analysts ask and answer questions that lead to design decisions that improve human-centered outcomes, minimize cost, and maximize resource efficiency of buildings, campuses, neighborhoods, or regions. The ideal candidate will have the ability to innovate and work with clients and design teams, both internal and external, to identify, implement, and document sustainability strategies that deliver best in class project performance.

Essential Job Functions
• Analyze sustainability needs and identify opportunities for implementation.
• Perform calculations, review drawings, and analyses related to sustainable certifications.
• Stay current on evolving energy codes, material standards, and carbon disclosure requirements.
• Translate technical analyses into compelling narratives and visuals for reports, submittals, and presentations.
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and high quality.
• Develop and oversee the production of clear, comprehensive, and detailed deliverables.
• Collaborate with other teams to integrate passive and active sustainability strategies into building design and performance.
• Provide technical guidance and participate in training of junior staff.
• Mange sustainability certification documentation.
• Communicate sustainability strategies to clients.

Requirements
• Minimum Education: B.S. degree in Engineering, Architecture, Environmental Design, or M.S. degree in a related field.
• 3-7 years of relevant experience within the AEC industry.
• Must have one or more of the following skills and/or accreditations: LEED AP, WELL AP, Fitwel Ambassador, LFA, LEED for Homes Green Rater, CPHC.
• Experience with sustainable rating systems (LEED, Enterprise Green Communities, Living Building Challenge, Passive House, WELL, Fitwel, etc.).
• Ability to read and understand construction documents, floor plans, specifications, and details.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and team-building skills.
• Strong software and computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Bluebeam, etc.).

Additional Preferred Qualifications
• Active membership in local chapters of ILFI, USGBC, PHIUS, etc.
• Experience in one or more of the following building performance analysis software:
• OneClick LCA, Athena, EC3, Tally, or other LCA software,
• Sketchup,
• LightStanza, ClimateStudio, or similar daylighting software,
• Grasshopper plug-in and associated programs,
• REVIT, BIM360, or similar building information modeling software.

Personal Qualities, Other Skills/Abilities
• Motivated self-starter and fast learner.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to communicate novel or complex concepts and related facts in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner in any format (e.g. written, oral, presentation).
• Strong critical and innovative thinking skills with a passion for pushing the boundaries of sustainable design.
• Strong time-management skills and experience managing multiple priorities at once.