Senior Sustainability Analyst

Company: Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: June 1, 2025

Job Description:

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?Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.The Senior Sustainability Analyst will provide sustainable consulting and certification services on a variety of projects related to the built environment. Responsibilities include energy and environmental analysis for planning, architecture, interiors and consulting projects that may result in third party sustainable certification. As a sustainable design expert, the Sustainable Consultant will contribute to marketing pursuits, technical project reviews, narrative writing and staff education. Thought Leadership and Public outreach within the design and sustainable industry is required. This includes speaking at conferences, publishing papers, and involvement in strategic industry professional organizations.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. 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.
  • Assist in preparation of award submittals. Regional sustainable business plan must target at least (1) strategic award per year.
  • Participate in local or state professional associations. Maintain active membership on at least (1) strategic board or committee for an appropriate industry organization.
  • Attend conferences valued by clients as appropriate and present when possible.Staff Education and Development
    • Serve as mentor/advisor to sustainability and other regional staff.
    • Support diversity and develop 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.
    • Encourage 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.
      • Attend virtual energy modeling training sessions on appropriate topics throughout the year.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.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).
          • 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.What We BelieveHDR 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 CommitmentAs 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.Primary LocationScheduleFull-timeEmployee StatusRegularBusiness Class: Sustainability and ResiliencyJob PostingJan 8, 2025At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.Ready to learn more? Let's work together to make great things possible.We design solutions to the world's greatest challenges. We're always looking for great talent to join our global teams.
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