Senior Sustainability Analyst

HDR is seeking a Senior Sustainability Analyst in Florence-Graham, CA, to lead energy and environmental analysis and provide sustainability consulting for high-impact projects. The role involves guiding project teams towards certifications, facilitating sustainable design, and supporting business development. Candidates will engage in client relations, technical reviews, and contribute to thought leadership in sustainable design, emphasizing HDR's commitment to a regenerative future.
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

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At HDR, every role contributes to shaping a more sustainable, resilient, and regenerative future. From our pioneering Net Zero projects in Los Angeles to our global commitment to HDR's Regenerative Design, we're redefining what's possible in the built environment. Join us in creating positive, lasting impact-locally and globally.

We are seeking a Senior Sustainability Analyst to play a key role in delivering cutting-edge solutions that prioritize environmental performance and human well-being. You'll work on high-impact projects-like our landmark Net Zero developments in Los Angeles-providing sustainability consulting and certification services across planning, architecture, interiors, and infrastructure.

In this role, you'll lead energy and environmental analysis, guide project teams toward third-party certifications, and apply HDR's regenerative principles to achieve holistic, forward-thinking outcomes. You'll also support marketing pursuits, technical reviews, staff development, and thought leadership-speaking at industry events, publishing research, and helping shape the future of sustainable design through professional engagement.

Project Facilitation and Leadership
• Initiate Sustainable Design analysis, conceptual Energy Modeling, Sustainable consulting management, LEED Project Administration and Support compliance reporting.
• Serve as a client liaison for the HDR project team in an active and contributing role throughout the life of the project. Maintains an ongoing client relationship, post occupancy.
• Consult with multiple internal design teams on LEED and sustainable projects.
• Assist clients, engineers and contractors with sustainable design implementation.
• Guide and advise design teams on projects, providing sustainable design input to ensure consistent and high-quality design throughout the studio. Support technical and sustainable design reviews of in-house projects.
• Assist in the preparation and delivery of sustainable design presentations to clients and drive consultant work to achieve design goals.
• Support consulting with exterior clients on building and non-building projects and collaborating on firm wide sustainable design and consulting projects. Support implement office green operations plan\ Responsible for following fee and workload projections for assigned projects.

Business Development and Thought Leadership
• Responsible for the supporting the execution of the regional business unit plan
• Participate in developing the annual business plan for the regional practice.
• Participate in selected marketing and business development opportunities in the region. Acts as key presenter in new project interviews.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with regional HDR team members, consultants, contractors and community stakeholders resulting in increased business opportunities.
• Assist Marketing Department in development of marketing campaigns, materials, webinars, etc. and overall proposal preparation.
• Assists in preparation of award submittals. Regional sustainable business plan must target at least (1) strategic award per year.
• Participates in local or state professional associations. Maintains active membership on at least (1) strategic board or committee for an appropriate industry organization.
• Attends conferences valued by clients as appropriate and presents when possible

Staff Education and Development
• Serves as mentor/advisor to sustainability and other regional staff.
• Supports diversity and develops continuing education opportunities (e.g. site visits, lectures, road trips) to expose design staff to influences which will stimulate design creativity and innovation
• Support sustainable design education program and LEED AP credential maintenance efforts within home office
• Encourages staff exploration and innovation to achieve project design excellence and continual improvement.

Liaison with Architecture Energy Services Group
• Monthly project and check-in meeting with the Director of High Performance Design in Architecture
• Participate in monthly calls with the parametric analysis group to enhance HDR internal modeling tools for project teams.
• Active participation in the "Energy Analysis Group" list serve
• Attends virtual energy modeling training sessions on appropriate topics throughout the year #LI-JC8

Keywords: Senior Sustainability Analyst, Registered Architect, Professional Engineer, LEED Accredited Professional, Envision Certified Professional, sustainability, sustainable

Preferred Qualifications
• Active tracking for Registered Architect or Professional Engineer licensure
• Proficiency in HDR work plan tools
• Proficiency in Newforma
• Knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD and SketchUp
• LEED Accredited Professional
• Envision Certified Professional

Qualifications

Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Interior Design, Planning or closely related field
• A minimum of 6 years of architecture, interior design, planning or engineering experience with a minimum of 5 years in sustainable design experience
• Knowledge of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Integrated Project* Delivery (IDP) - This will be required for positions with associated responsibility
• Advanced knowledge in certification standards (LEED, BREEM, LBC, etc) and application to Federal, Healthcare and Science and Technology projects*
• Demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects annually, execute project work plans and deliverables assigned to them
• Proven ability to prioritize oneself and the work of others in order to meet deadlines and provide high-quality service to clients
• Self-starter with the ability to act in a proactive manner to execute job responsibilities
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Excellent writing, grammar, punctuation, spelling and proofreading skills
• Energetic, outgoing personality to inspire project teams Ability to work unscheduled overtime as needed
• Some travel will be necessary
• Proficiency in the basic technical skills of the following computer skills: Basic knowledge of HDR Work Plan; Intermediate knowledge of Newforma (InDesign, Illustrator)
• Experience with early energy and daylight modeling software: Equest, Energy Plus, Climate Consultant, DIVA, Radiance, DAYSIM, Sefaira, etc
• Thorough knowledge of sustainability, building science, integrated design and LEED guidelines*
• Advanced knowledge of sustainability trends, construction methodology, materials application and manufacturer-supplier relationships
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
• Required for positions with associated responsibility

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.