Your Role
Gensler is seeking an experienced sustainability analyst with design expertise in the built environment, including setting goals on carbon and related performance metrics, quantifying performance of design options, and collaborating with design teams to develop effective strategies to improve performance. The focus of this role is a combination of technical skill, mentorship, and business development across all design types.
As a Sustainability Specialist at Gensler, you will join a highly creative, collaborative team dedicated to innovative problem solving and design excellence. You will work with the Northeast Sustainability Consulting team in providing a full spectrum of sustainability advisory and support to clients and project teams, from pre-design through post-occupancy.
What You Will Do
Employing technical analysis and research, you will integrate with design teams to identify opportunities and elevate sustainability for a wide range of world class clients and projects ranging from commercial interiors to ground up buildings and real estate portfolios
Design and facilitate work sessions with clients and design teams to build consensus, and develop sustainability strategies for individual projects and across portfolios
Undertake performance analysis including but not limited to embodied carbon/whole building lifecycle analysis, daylight, energy, solar, and climate assessments
Identify and maintain awareness of current and emerging technologies, tools, and methods as they impact the delivery of green building design
Support business development for Sustainability Analytics consulting opportunities
Provide oversight and coordinate integration of BIM, lifecycle assessment, energy modeling, daylighting and other technical analysis in projects, including fee management and staffing
Coordinate the work of multiple consultants and supervise the work of project team members, including providing training and guidance
Stimulate internal knowledge and interest in new innovations, technologies, and approaches, educating staff in their use and application
Your Qualifications
2+ years of post-graduate experience in a similar role
Bachelor or Master’s degree in sustainable building, architecture, engineering, interiors or related field, or equivalent work experience
Innovator, ability to create and successfully implement new programs
Detail-oriented, creative problem-solver with a collaborative, solutions-oriented working style
Strong communication and relationship management skills
Expertise in building systems, building performance analytics, climatic and passive design principles
Strong knowledge of integrative design practice, project management, and consultant coordination
Strong writing, speaking, organizational skills, and technical presentation ability
Experienced in lifecycle assessment and integration of embodied carbon into sustainability goals
Knowledgeable in third-party green building rating systems (LEED, WELL, Passivehaus, Living Building Challenge, ILFI Zero Carbon Certification, etc.)
Proficient user of building simulation and LCA software including OpenStudio/EnergyPlus, DIVA, Climate Studio, OneClick LCA, or Tally
Proficient user of design software including Revit, Rhino, Grasshopper, Dynamo
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with organizational carbon footprinting, climate action planning, climate change resiliency assessment, and/or environmental and social governance (ESG) a plus
Experience with relational databases and data analytics software such as R, Tableau, or PowerBI
Coding or scripting experience, particularly Python, Ruby, or C#
Familiarity with digital collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams, and willingness to learn others such as Miro
ASHRAE Building Energy Modeling Professional or Certified Passive House Designer/Consultant certification
Please provide a well-crafted introduction of yourself as a cover letter explaining your passion for environmental sustainability as it relates to the built environment, along with a portfolio of work. This can include notable projects from past work experience, innovative or environmental designs, or process- oriented tools you have built. Be prepared to discuss previous experience with project certifications.
**The base salary will be estimated between $78-99k plus bonuses and benefits and contingent on relevant experience.
Life at Gensler
At Gensler, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From curated art exhibits to internal design competitions to “Well-being Week,” our offices reflect our people’s diverse interests.
We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401k, profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice annual bonus opportunities. Our annual base salary range has been established based on local markets.
As part of the firm’s commitment to licensure and professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.
Top Skills
What We Do
Gensler is a global architecture, design, and planning firm with 53 locations and more than 6,000+ professionals networked across the Americas, Europe, Greater China, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East. Founded in 1965, the firm works globally with more than 4,000 clients across more than 33 practice areas spanning the work, lifestyle, community, and health sectors.
Everything we do is guided by our mission: To create a better world through the power of design.
We believe the power of design can spark positive change and create a future that promotes equity, resilience, and wellbeing for everyone.
Gensler was named one of Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work in 2020, 2019, 2017 and 2016, and our award-winning culture has been recognized by Fast Company as one of the 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2021. Our people-first philosophy is centered on the core ideas of diversity empowerment, impact, community, respect, and growth. You can learn more about our commitment to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace at https://www.gensler.com/careers#diversity.
