Mission-Critical Sustainable Design Engineer

HKS Inc; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

HKS Inc seeks a Sustainable Design Engineer for mission-critical facilities in Seattle. You will apply high-performance building design, energy modeling, daylighting, and optimization of mechanical systems to reduce energy consumption.

The role involves advanced simulation, life cycle cost analysis, and collaboration with architects and operators to inform decisions. Travel may be required; accreditation and 3+ years experience expected.

Qualifikationen

• Accredited professional degree in Architecture, Engineering, Sustainable Design or related field.
• Professional engineering licensure preferred.
• Typically 3+ years of experience.
• Experience with energy modeling and high-performance building standards.
• Familiarity with ANSI, ASHRAE, IESNA and ASTM standards.
• Experience with LEED submissions preferred.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Travel may be required.

Aufgaben

• Prepares whole-building dynamic thermal and energy building simulation models for various building types and scales.
• Performs detailed engineering analysis to minimize energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.
• Conducts comfort studies, life cycle cost analysis, daylight simulations, and renewable energy evaluations.
• Supports DesignGreen team and Enterprise leadership to expand energy modeling across projects.
• Produces technical reports and presentation materials.
• Collaborates with design teams to promote integrative sustainable strategies.
• Leads and/or assists with enterprise research on energy and sustainability issues.
• Travels may be required.

Kenntnisse

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Ausbildung

Accredited professional degree in Architecture/Engineering

Professional engineering licensure preferred

Tools

Rhino

Grasshopper

Radiance

DIVA

REVIT

AutoCAD

SketchUp

IES VE

Sefaira

Insight360

EnergyPlus

EnergyPro

Jobbeschreibung

HKS Inc seeks a Sustainable Design Engineer for mission-critical facilities in Seattle. You will apply high-performance building design, energy modeling, daylighting, and optimization of mechanical systems to reduce energy consumption.

The role involves advanced simulation, life cycle cost analysis, and collaboration with architects and operators to inform decisions. Travel may be required; accreditation and 3+ years experience expected.