Overview:
HKS is seeking a Sustainable Design Professional to join our team.
Supports project teams using a wide range of developing professional skills.Performs basic design and technical tasks requiring application of standardtechniques and knowledge of sustainability while working under generalsupervision. Eager to learn, highly organized and willing to contributecreatively to the team.
Responsibilities:ProjectConducts whole building and component embodied carbon Life Cycle Analysis(LCA) using industry software such as Tally and One ClickIntegral in influencing and delivering quality sustainable low energy designLiaisons with stakeholders to develop and advance their sustainabilitystrategiesIdentifies sustainability risks and appropriate mitigation measuresCreates models to illustrate plans, processes and designsSupports internal training for technical staffModifies or creates LEED or other rating system-specific documents, applyingstandard sustainable design techniques, collaborative design computationsand procedures as assigned under directionPerforms routine assignments and may have some design responsibilitycollaborating with other team members as designatedConducts research on local, regional and global project sustainabilitycontext, building materials, sustainable strategies and third-party ratingsystems (LEED, WELL, etc.)Prepares draft reports with written and graphic contentAssists with enterprise level Environmental, Social & Governance workAssists with the creation and maintenance of firm-wide content on the HKSintranetAssists design teams in performance and energy analysis assignmentsMay attend on-site visits, field reviews and client and/or projectmeetings as appropriateMay assist in preparing proposals, presentations, schedules and processingof system-specific documentation and samples
CulturalMay participate in communication with other disciplines, vendors andcontractors to incorporate information into project requirementsParticipates in team meetings to discuss project issues, design andtechnical issues and coordination with other disciplinesPerforms work in a manner that demonstrates an awareness of and anappreciation for the firm's cultural values, including a commitment toquality, innovation, learning and growthBecomes skilled in fostering and maintaining a collaborative professionalworking relationship with the project teamFosters awareness of and assists in advancing the firm's principles of'design excellence' in the integration of responsible and sustainabledesign practice with the art of design
FinancialDevelops understanding of the firm's basic accounting principles, projectbudgets and feesUnderstands the financial implications of overhead and chargeable time,including accountability to project plan and planned utilization rate
Revenue or Opportunity GenerationFosters awareness of the importance of growing and maintaining clientrelationships and the basic concept of business developmentMay assist in production of marketing presentationsParticipates with civic, community and industry professional organizationswith commitment and professional integrity to represent HKS
Qualifications:Graduate degree preferredWorking knowledge of embodied carbon calculations including data sources suchas EC3 and Environmental Produce Declarations (EPDs)Experience with whole building Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) analysis softwareAccredited professional degree in Architecture, Engineering, EnvironmentalDesign or related fieldOn the path to architectural registration or professional engineeringlicensure preferredTypically with 3+ years of experienceSustainable design accreditation preferredKnowledge of software such as Revit, Grasshopper, AutoCAD, Navisworksand 3D modeling preferredKnowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketchup and InDesign graphicsoftware preferredProficiency in MS Office Suite preferredKnowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelinesKnowledge of energy modeling/ building analysis simulationKnowledge of building codes and high-performance standardsAbility to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner bothverbally, graphically and in writingAbility to problem... For full info follow application link.
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