Sustainable Design Specialist

HOK is hiring a Sustainable Design Specialist in Atlanta, GA, responsible for sustainable design analysis, project management for certifications (LEED, WELL), and consulting with teams and clients. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in architecture or related field, 1-3 years of experience, and LEED AP certification. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential. This full-time role may require travel and overtime.
HOK is seeking a Sustainable Design Specialist in Atlanta, GA. Responsibilities include supporting sustainable design analysis, project management for certifications (LEED, WELL), consulting with internal teams and clients, and mentoring team members. A Bachelor's degree in architecture or related field is required, along with 1-3 years of experience and LEED AP certification. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential. The role is full-time with potential travel and overtime.
Company: HOK Location: Atlanta, GA Career Level: Associate Industries: Construction, Housing, Real Estate Description 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. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, or sustainable design required, Master's degree preferred. 1-3 years' experience. LEED AP with specialty required. SKILLS & COMPETENCIES 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. Proficiency in use of one or more of the following Energy/Carbon Analysis software preferred: EnergyPlus, eQuest, EnergyPro, IES, Taly, OncClick LCA. OTHER Overtime may be required. Travel may be required. The job duties and requirements that this document describes may be altered or supplemented at any time at the sole discretion of HOK. Compensation is based on experience, qualifications, education and location. The reasonably expected annual salary range for this position in Washington D.C. is $60,000 to $70,000. #LI-HYBRID#LI-PH1