WATG is hiring a Sustainability Designer I for our office in Los Angeles. This role requires in-person collaboration, with the option to work remotely only on Friday.
ROLEThe Sustainability Designer I demonstrates the ability to think critically, apply scientific methods, ideate, set goals, synthesize strategies, and communicate solutions that result in positive environmental impact. The Sustainability Designer exhibits a firm grasp of passive and active design strategies, mechanical systems, climate knowledge, and materiality.
RESPONSIBILITIES- Curates high-performance project solutions to help decarbonize the built environment for WATG's master planning, architecture, interior design, and landscape teams
- Simulates life cycle assessments to forecast carbon debt and establishes reduction measures
- Oversees efforts to track and collect project performance vitals for reporting to the AIA's and RIBA's 2030 Reporting platform
- Leads efforts to develop in-house environmental design guides and workflow guides
- Assists the Director of Sustainability on large projects and global initiatives, such as the firm's climate action plan
QUALIFICATIONS- Master's degree in Architecture, Building Science, or an equivalent field
- Professional license or certificates such as LEED, WELL, or similar preferred
- Experience with LEED, WELL, or SITE certifications
- Familiarity with decarbonization strategies
- Familiarity with scope emissions inventory
- Familiarity with AIA's DDx Reporting (2030 Challenge)
- Ability to gather, analyze, iterate, and interpret information to advance high-performance architecture and sustainable master planning solutions
- Proficiency in ClimateStudio, Forma, Insight, IES iCD, or similar environmental assessment software
- Proficiency in life cycle tools such as OneClick LCA and EC3
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Rhino, Revit, and AutoCAD
- Intermediate to advanced Grasshopper or Dynamo scripting is desired
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong graphics composition skills and familiarity with Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign to compose illustrations for client presentations
- Problem-solving mindset and ability to work in a team environment
- Ability to meet deadlines consistently and effectively
- Ability to manage multiple project priorities
*Please include a copy of your resume and portfolio to be considered for this position.
JOB INFORMATION- Salary range: $80,000.00 to $95,000.00 per year
- Job type: Full-time
