Sustainability Consultant

INI Design Studio; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

INI Design Studio is seeking a Sustainability Analyst to evaluate building performance, support green certification, and identify design strategies for environmental sustainability across projects. You will perform energy modelling, daylight simulations, and life cycle assessments to guide decisions during design development.

The role requires a degree in architecture and 2–5 years of relevant experience with IGBC/LEED/GRIHA, and proficiency in energy modelling tools.

Qualifications

• Degree in Architecture is required.
• 2–5 years of experience in sustainability analysis or building performance simulation.
• Familiarity with IGBC, LEED, and GRIHA rating systems.
• Experience with building energy modelling and daylight/lighting simulations.
• Knowledge of LCA methodologies and embodied carbon calculations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct building performance simulations for daylight, lighting, energy efficiency, and thermal comfort.
• Assess compliance with green building rating systems such as IGBC, LEED, and GRIHA.
• Identify credits and strategies to improve sustainability benchmarks.
• Analyse orientation, façade performance, glazing, shading for energy efficiency and comfort.
• Coordinate with architecture, MEP, and façade teams to integrate sustainability strategies.
• Prepare technical reports and documentation for green building certification.
• Conduct Life Cycle Assessments to evaluate environmental impact of materials and design options.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Coordination

Education

Bachelor in Architecture

Tools

DesignBuilder

IES VE

EnergyPlus

ClimateStudio

DIALux

Relux

One Click LCA

Job description

INI Design Studio is an award-winning, multidisciplinary design practice with offices in Ahmedabad, Dehradun, Mumbai, New Jersey, Pune, Rajkot, Surat, and Vizag. We offer professional consulting services in Architecture, Engineering, Planning, Urban Design, Landscape, Sustainability, Interiors, Research and Art. Our team of 450+ professionals provide services for projects in India and internationally. At INI Design Studio, we prioritize sustainability, excellence, and collaboration.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Sustainability Analyst with experience in building performance simulation, sustainability assessments, and green building certifications. The candidate will be responsible for evaluating building performance, identifying sustainable design strategies, and supporting projects in achieving environmental performance and green building certification benchmarks.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct building performance simulations for daylight, artificial lighting, energy efficiency, and thermal comfort.
• Perform sustainability calculations and assess compliance with green building rating systems such as IGBC, LEED, and GRIHA.
• Identify applicable certification credits and recommend strategies to achieve sustainability benchmarks.
• Analyse building orientation, façade performance, glazing, shading, and other design parameters to improve energy efficiency and occupant comfort.
• Coordinate with architecture, MEP, façade, and other consultant teams to integrate sustainability strategies during design development.
• Prepare technical reports, sustainability assessments, and supporting documentation for green building certification.
• Conduct Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) to evaluate the environmental impact of building materials and design options, including embodied carbon assessments where applicable.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Degree in Architecture
• 2–5 years of relevant experience in sustainability analysis, green building certification, or building performance simulation.
• Working knowledge of IGBC, LEED, and GRIHA rating systems.
• Experience with building energy modelling and daylight/lighting simulation tools such as DesignBuilder, IES VE, EnergyPlus, ClimateStudio, DIALux, Relux, or equivalent software.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and coordination skills.
• Familiarity with LCA methodologies, embodied carbon calculations, and tools such as One Click LCA or equivalent software.

Preferred Skills

• Experience working on multidisciplinary building design projects.
• Understanding of sustainable building design principles and environmental performance benchmarks.
• Ability to interpret simulation results and translate them into practical design recommendations.