Building Performance Specialist

AIA Minnesota; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

OPN Architects in Minneapolis is seeking a Building Performance Specialist to join our 5-studio practice. The ideal candidate holds an architectural degree and 3+ years of experience, thrives in our open studio environment, and collaborates closely with the Performance Director and project teams to integrate high-performance design strategies.

You will conduct analyses such as embodied carbon, whole-building LCA, daylight studies, material reviews, envelope performance, and AIA 2030 reporting;

Qualifications

• Architectural degree and 3+ years’ experience.
• Open studio environment and collaborative teamwork.
• Experience with sustainable high-performance design and AIA 2030 reporting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct embodied carbon analyses and whole-building LCA.
• Perform daylight analyses and sustainable material reviews.
• Evaluate envelope performance and support project teams across studios.
• Assist with AIA 2030 reporting.

Education

Architectural degree

Tools

Rhino with Climate Studio & Grasshopper

OneClick LCA

Tally

Job description

• Outside of Minnesota

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Description

We are currently seeking a Building Performance Specialist to join our dynamic team in any of our 5 studios. The ideal candidate will have an architectural degree and 3+ years’ experience. Our open studio environment and collaborative approach to architecture requires that you work well with others and consistently build strong relationships with teammates and clients. The right person for our studio will have expertise in sustainable high-performance design. The specialist will work closely with the Performance Director and project teams across all studios to support integration of high-performance design strategies into projects. The specialist will be responsible for a variety of analyses and research, including but not limited to embodied carbon, whole-building life cycle assessments, daylight analyses, sustainable material reviews and specifications, envelope performance, and AIA 2030 reporting. A professional degree, experience and a strong portfolio is required. Industry sustainability accreditations are preferred (LEED, WELL, ILFI, etc.) as well as working knowledge with building performance simulation software/platforms, including Rhino with Climate Studio & Grasshopper and Whole-Building LCA software, such as OneClick LCA and/or Tally. We are looking for the right fit. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience.

Contact

Jen Wasek
3193636018
[e-mail]

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