Regional Sustainability Design Lead

HKS, Inc; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HKS, Inc in Phoenix seeks a sustainability architect to contribute to innovative, high-performance design across regional projects. You will work independently with guidance while collaborating with teams to advance sustainable outcomes.

Responsibilities include leading ESG objectives, facilitating workshops, delivering third-party certifications (LEED, WELL, Living Building Challenge), and developing data-driven strategies with engineering and design teams.

Qualifications

• Accredited degree in Architecture, Engineering or Sustainable Design.
• Professional licensure preferred.
• Typically 3+ years of experience.
• Sustainable design accreditation preferred.
• Experience with holistic integrative design and charette facilitation.
• Strong knowledge of building codes and energy modeling tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead sustainability initiatives and support regional ESG objectives.
• Develop ESG objectives, key results, and actions.
• Coordinate in project teams on high-performance goals.
• Deliver third-party rating system certifications.
• Prepare client presentations and proposals.
• Collaborate across offices to align design and research.

Skills

Sustainability

Integrated design

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Professional degree in relevant field

Tools

Rhino

Grasshopper

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

IES VE

Sefaira

EnergyPlus

Job description

HKS, Inc in Phoenix seeks a sustainability architect to contribute to innovative, high-performance design across regional projects. You will work independently with guidance while collaborating with teams to advance sustainable outcomes.

Responsibilities include leading ESG objectives, facilitating workshops, delivering third-party certifications (LEED, WELL, Living Building Challenge), and developing data-driven strategies with engineering and design teams.