Airport Sustainability Lead - Assistant Director

City of Atlanta, GA; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Atlanta Department of Aviation is seeking an experienced Sustainability Assistant Director to guide engineering directions and lead a multidisciplinary team in achieving net-zero goals at the airport. The role supervises project delivery, sustainability planning, and coordination with procurement, contractors, and internal stakeholders.

Ideal candidates will have a civil/energy focus, a strong background in LEED or equivalent certifications, and proven ability to manage complex

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of sustainability design experience on buildings/bridges or similar structures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee team operations and provide project leadership.
• Incorporate sustainable design principles into new construction projects.
• Coordinate with contractors and procurement to prepare bidding documents.
• Contribute to ESG reporting, grants, and annual sustainability plans.
• Support LEED, Envision, ParkSmart certifications for airport projects.
• Analyze energy, water, waste, and emissions; report findings to leadership.
• Research best practices and emerging technologies in sustainability.

Skills

Sustainability leadership

Energy audits

Project management

Written reports

Education

Bachelor's in Civil/Mechanical/Chemical Eng

5 years sustainability design experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil design software

Job description

The City of Atlanta Department of Aviation is seeking an experienced Sustainability Assistant Director to guide engineering directions and lead a multidisciplinary team in achieving net-zero goals at the airport. The role supervises project delivery, sustainability planning, and coordination with procurement, contractors, and internal stakeholders.

Ideal candidates will have a civil/energy focus, a strong background in LEED or equivalent certifications, and proven ability to manage complex