Sustainable Design Specialist

HOK is seeking a Sustainable Design Specialist in Los Angeles, CA, responsible for energy and environmental analysis in design projects. The role involves sustainable consulting, project management, and LEED certification support. Candidates should have a degree in architecture or engineering, 3 years of experience, and a LEED AP certification. HOK offers a hybrid work environment, competitive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.
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.

Responsible for providing energy and environmental analysis for planning, architecture, and interiors projects. As a sustainable design expert, also contribute to marketing pursuits, participate in sustainable consulting services, and manage environmental certification of projects.

Responsibilities
• Support Sustainable Design analysis, conceptual Energy Modeling, Sustainable consulting management, sustainable project management, proposal preparation, LEED Project Administration and Support compliance reporting.
• Consulting with multiple internal design teams on LEED 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 LEED-NC, LEED-EBOM, LEED-CI, and LEED-HC. Projects will also include development of sustainable design and operations guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Support implement office green operations plan
• Support sustainable design education program and LEED AP credential maintenance
• Takes personal responsibility for fostering a green workplace through sustainable work practices.
• Mentors team members.
• Fosters a commitment to external and internal client service.

Education & Experience
• Bachelor degree in architecture, engineering, or sustainable design required, Master's degree preferred.
• 3 years' experience.
• LEED AP with specialty required.

Many of our roles require the use of specific software. Please refer to the Required and Preferred Software & Skills for details.

HOK invests in its people and communities, supporting both personal and professional growth through every stage of life. At HOK you'll have a hybrid work environment, 10 paid holidays (including 2 floating holidays) and a minimum of 4 weeks of paid time off with a cash out option. HOK offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, free mental wellness resources, life and AD&D coverage and short and long-term disability benefits. HOK supports your growing family by offering 4 weeks of paid parental leave and fertility coverage. HOK helps to fund your future financial needs with matching contributions to our 401(K) plan which includes a well-rounded investment menu as well as free guidance on retirement planning.

Wherever you are in your career, HOK provides opportunities to learn, develop and utilize your skills. Continued learning is promoted through financial support and study prep for licensure exams, CEU credit opportunities, mentorship programs, and paid professional memberships. To learn more about designing your career with HOK, explore our current job openings.

Compensation is based on experience, qualifications, education and location. The reasonably expected salary range for this position is $85,000 to $95,000.

HOK is an EOE, including disability/vets.