Nelsen Partners is hiring a Senior Sustainable Design Specialist with 8 to 10 plus years of experience. You’ll be based in their office in Austin, Texas, USA. This is an opportunity for you to provide leadership in the execution of sustainable design initiatives and resilience strategies, and to deliver design solutions through creative problem solving. Nelsen Partners is looking for a Senior Sustainable Design Specialist who can provide building performance expertise for their project teams in their Austin studio.
Responsibilities
- Advance and implement sustainable design processes and mentor and educate design teams.
- Collaborate with multiple design teams, consultants and clients on sustainable design and implementation.
- Perform building performance analysis throughout design
- Present sustainable design concepts and strategies to clients and stakeholders.
- Research latest sustainable design technologies and methodologies.
- Oversee LEED and AEGB (Austin) project administration and reporting through design and construction phases
- Monitor and track project performance and complete reporting for AIA 2030 commitment.
- Prepare sustainability exhibits for marketing and design award submissions.
- Uphold their commitment to client service.
Qualifications
- 8 – 10+ years of commercial design experience, including at least 2 years of experience in delivering projects with sustainable design certifications.
- Advanced knowledge in building science, sustainable design principles, and sustainability certifications including LEED, AEGB (Austin), and WELL.
- Strong design fundamentals and communication skills
- Technical understanding of building systems, codes, and construction documentation.
- Engaging, dynamic communicator with both internal teams and clients/consultants.
- Successful collaborator in a high-energy design team environment.
- Required: SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, D5 Render, Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam
To apply for the Senior Sustainable Design Specialist position at Nelsen Partners, send your resume, and portfolio in PDF format (max. 5 MB) to careers@nelsenpartners.com. Also reference the position title and office location.