Regional Sustainability Design Lead

HKS, Inc; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HKS, Inc. in Dallas seeks a Sustainability Architect to contribute to developing sustainable project and design solutions. You will work with teams to advance projects, deliver integrated design outcomes, and support ESG objectives with guidance from senior staff.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of experience, accredited degree, and familiarity with energy modeling tools and sustainability codes. Travel and collaboration across offices are expected to support regional ESG initiatives.

Qualifications

• Accredited professional degree in Architecture, Engineering, Sustainable Design or related field; advanced degree preferred
• Professional licensure in architecture or related field preferred
• Typically 3+ years of experience
• Experience with holistic integrative design delivery including charette facilitation and systems thinking
• Familiarity with design and energy modeling applications listed (Rhino, Grasshopper, Radiance, DIVA, REVIT, AutoCAD, SketchUp, IES VE, Sefaira, EnergyPlus, EnergyPro)
• Knowledge of sustainability guidelines and building energy codes (IECC, ASHRAE, ASTM, LEED, WELL)

Responsibilities

• Be the regional sustainability go-to, delivering strategic enterprise improvements and identifying opportunities for service expansion
• Assist in creating annual ESG objectives, key results and actions
• Collaborate in integrative design workshops and coordinate with regional staff
• Deliver project certifications for third-party rating systems using best practices
• Coordinate technical needs with senior engineering leadership
• Prepare proposals and deliver project outcomes aligned with firm objectives
• Support recruitment of DesignGreen staff and maintain client relationships
• Travel to on-site visits, field reviews and project meetings as needed

Skills

presentation skills

team collaboration

systems thinking

problem solving

communication

travel willingness

Education

Professional degree in Architecture, Engineering, Sustainable Design or related field

Professional licensure in architecture or related field

Tools

Rhino

Grasshopper

Radiance

DIVA

REVIT

AutoCAD

SketchUp

IES VE

Sefaira

EnergyPlus

EnergyPro

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Job description

HKS, Inc. in Dallas seeks a Sustainability Architect to contribute to developing sustainable project and design solutions. You will work with teams to advance projects, deliver integrated design outcomes, and support ESG objectives with guidance from senior staff.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of experience, accredited degree, and familiarity with energy modeling tools and sustainability codes. Travel and collaboration across offices are expected to support regional ESG initiatives.