Junior LEED & Sustainability Specialist

Angott Search Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Gensler invites applications for a Junior Sustainability / LEED Specialist to support LEED certification efforts across diverse projects. You will coordinate documentation, review credits, and collaborate with architects, interior designers, engineers, and consultants to advance low‑carbon design outcomes.

Ideal candidates bring hands-on LEED project experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to balance multiple deadlines while seeking guidance from senior staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering, Environmental Design, Sustainability, Building Science, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of direct experience supporting LEED certification projects, including credit management, documentation review, consultant coordination, and certification submissions.
• Ability to independently manage assigned LEED certification tasks, prioritize multiple deadlines, and proactively address certification-related issues with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary project teams while supporting senior sustainability staff and project leadership.
• Comfortable interpreting LEED requirements and assisting project teams in meeting certification goals while escalating complex issues as appropriate.
• LEED Green Associate required; LEED AP preferred or actively pursuing accreditation.
• Design background with a strong understanding of architectural and interior design processes.
• Ability to read, interpret, and review construction documents, drawing sets, project manuals, specifications, and material submittals.
• Familiarity with building materials, construction assemblies, and product sustainability attributes.
• Working knowledge of sustainable building systems, passive design principles, and high-performing building strategies.
• Familiarity with green building certification systems such as WELL, Fitwel, Living Building Challenge, or ILFI programs is a plus.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and graphic communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines and contribute as part of a team-oriented project environment.
• Passion for sustainability, climate action, and creating positive environmental impact through design.

Responsibilities

• Support LEED certification processes from project kickoff through certification submission, including credit tracking, documentation review, consultant coordination, and communication with certification bodies.
• Independently manage assigned LEED certification activities with minimal supervision while maintaining project schedules and certification milestones.
• Support project teams in understanding and implementing LEED requirements, proactively identifying documentation gaps, certification risks, and opportunities to improve project outcomes.
• Collaborate with sustainability leaders and project teams to integrate sustainability, wellness, and resilience strategies into architecture and interior design projects.
• Assist with sustainability goal setting, design reviews, and project performance evaluations.
• Review construction documents, specifications, product data, material submittals, and shop drawings to assess compliance with sustainability goals and certification requirements.
• Conduct research on sustainable materials, products, technologies, and industry best practices.
• Assist with embodied carbon assessments and sustainability analyses to inform design decisions.
• Support the evaluation of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), Health Product Declarations (HPDs), Declare labels, and other sustainability documentation.
• Collaborate with project teams to identify opportunities for improved environmental performance and carbon reduction.
• Prepare sustainability reports, presentations, graphics, and client‑facing materials.
• Assist with post‑occupancy performance reviews and lessons‑learned initiatives.
• Contribute to internal sustainability education, research, and knowledge‑sharing efforts.
• Stay informed on evolving sustainability standards, building codes, certifications, and industry trends.

Skills

LEED Green Associate

LEED AP (Pursuing)

Team collaboration

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Architecture/Engineering/Environmental Design

Job description

Gensler invites applications for a Junior Sustainability / LEED Specialist to support LEED certification efforts across diverse projects. You will coordinate documentation, review credits, and collaborate with architects, interior designers, engineers, and consultants to advance low‑carbon design outcomes.

Ideal candidates bring hands-on LEED project experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to balance multiple deadlines while seeking guidance from senior staff.