Sustainability Specialist II - Perkins Eastman

Life at PE:

Perkins Eastman is a global design firm with expertise that covers all aspects of the built environment. With studios in 24 locations globally, we design for people, to enhance the human experience and leave a lasting and positive impact on people’s lives and the world we inhabit.

Perkins Eastman embodies a highly collaborative, team focused culture. We are a design oriented, convergent firm in which our professional roster consists of architects, interior designers, planners, urban designers, graphic designers, construction administration specialists and several other professional disciplines.

The Opportunity:

Perkins Eastman has an immediate need for an Sustainability Specialist II for Perkins Eastman Architects DPC to work at our Washington, DC location. May telecommute up to two days per week. Limited domestic and international travel involved.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Consult with firm leadership around the sustainable operations of the firm and assist in annual collection of operating metrics.
• Participate in firmwide sub-committees related to specific sustainability initiatives.
• Develop and present educational materials around a wide range of sustainability topics.
• Serve as a resource for the firm as a subject matter expert around a variety of sustainability topics. Assist with firmwide reporting of sustainability metrics.
• Stay up to date with current trends and industry research related to sustainability.
• Lead sustainability focused project work including third party certification documentation and performance analysis for projects of a variety of types and sizes.
• Advance high-performance design strategies and systems integration in support of sustainable design certifications.
• Produce effective visualizations and illustrations of projects for presentation to clients, public authorities, and partners.
• Assist with marketing pursuits and participate in client interviews.
• Conduct research centered around how building performance impacts occupants.

Required Qualifications:

• Must have a Master’s in Environmental Design or other field related to sustainability, and a Bachelor’s of Architecture or related field.
• Also requires 5 years relevant experience in design and construction, and 4 years relevant experience in sustainability consulting within an architecture firm.
• Also requires skills (4 years experience) in: utilizing sustainable design strategies, including material selection and technologies; managing certification for 3rd Party Market standards including LEED (BD+C, ID+C), WELL, Passive House, Edge, and Green Globes; delivering a minimum of 2 Net Zero Energy or Net Zero Ready buildings from design through construction and operations; supporting a variety of project types with sustainability assessment, including K-12, Higher Ed, Senior Living, Multi-Family, Large Scale/Urban Design, Cultural, and Workplace; applying performance analysis software including Sefaira, COVE.Tool, WUFI Passive, Ladybug/Honeybee, Climate Studio, LightStanza, Climate Consultant, WUFI, Therm, Tally, EC3, and Butterfly; deploying indoor environmental quality sensors to measure daylight, thermal comfort, acoustics, and air quality within the built environment. Also requires LEED, WELL, and CPHC accreditations.

Type: Hybrid. 3 days in office 2 days working remotely, flexible days/working hours.

We offer comprehensive benefits, medical, dental, vision plans, 401K, life insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), company paid holidays, professional development, commuter benefits, FSA and HSA.

Perkins Eastman is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and a participant in the U.S. Federal E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.