Senior Environmental Designer & Project Lead — SF

Atelier Ten; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid medical, dental, and vision

Generous paid time off

401k matching program

Supportive teamwork culture

Job summary

Atelier Ten US seeks a Senior Environmental Designer to consult on and lead diverse projects in a fast-paced environment. You’ll report to an Associate/Director, manage budgets, and ensure clear communication across teams.

Responsibilities include client presentations, design charrettes, and coordinating with technical groups to implement sustainability strategies across offices, labs, and masterplans. 5–10 years’ experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in environmental building design, architecture, architectural engineering, or related field.
• 5–10 years’ professional experience in architecture, engineering, or sustainability consulting.
• LEED or WELL AP certification preferred.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word).
• Excellent visual communication and sketching abilities.
• Experience with software such as R, Grasshopper, Radiance, Revit, eQuest, EnergyPlus, IES, D3; data visualization a plus.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Rhino, or Adobe Illustrator/InDesign is a plus.
• Effective time and budget management; strong technical and business writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage projects from start to finish independently and with teams.
• Build and maintain client relationships through clear communication and service.
• Coordinate with design and contractor teams for seamless delivery.
• Lead client presentations, design charrettes, and internal meetings.
• Collaborate with technical analysis teams to integrate sustainability strategies.
• Forecast project fees and resources; manage budgets effectively.
• Create deliverables: reports, memos, technical studies, drawings, and visuals.

Skills

Visual communication

Sketching

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s or higher degree in environmental building design/architecture/building science

LEED or WELL AP certification preferred

Tools

R

Grasshopper

Radiance

Revit

eQuest

EnergyPlus

IES

D3

AutoCAD

Rhino

Adobe Illustrator

InDesign

Job description

Atelier Ten US seeks a Senior Environmental Designer to consult on and lead diverse projects in a fast-paced environment. You’ll report to an Associate/Director, manage budgets, and ensure clear communication across teams.

Responsibilities include client presentations, design charrettes, and coordinating with technical groups to implement sustainability strategies across offices, labs, and masterplans. 5–10 years’ experience preferred.