Senior Environmental Designer / Project Manager

Atelier Ten; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Generous paid time off

Hybrid work schedule

401k matching

Job summary

Atelier Ten US seeks a Senior Environmental Designer with a specialty in Energy Analysis to collaborate on projects achieving energy efficiency and carbon reductions.

You will produce technical deliverables, perform whole-building energy modeling (EnergyPlus, eQuest, etc.), develop strategies for HVAC systems, and lead client meetings while coordinating with interdisciplinary teams.

The role offers a hybrid schedule in San Francisco and a competitive benefit package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in environmental building design, architecture, or related field.
• 5–10 years’ professional experience in architecture, engineering or sustainability consulting.
• LEED or WELL AP with specialty preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.
• Strong visual communication and sketching ability.
• Experience with software such as R, Grasshopper, Radiance, Revit, eQuest, EnergyPlus, IES, D3, or data visualization would be desirable.

Responsibilities

• Consult on and manage energy analysis projects from concept to delivery.
• Perform whole-building energy modeling and develop HVAC strategies.
• Lead client presentations and design charrettes.
• Coordinate with design and technical analysis teams.
• Forecast project fees and manage budgets.
• Prepare reports, memos, and drawings.
• Support cross-disciplinary collaboration across project teams.

Skills

MS Excel

MS Word

Visual communication

Sketching

Time management

Budget management

Technical writing

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s or higher degree in environmental building design / related field

Tools

R

Grasshopper

Radiance

Revit

eQuest

EnergyPlus

IES

D3

Data visualization

AutoCAD

Rhino

Adobe Illustrator

InDesign

Job description

We’re an innovative multidisciplinary firm of environmental design consultants, building services engineers and lighting designers focused on delivering high-quality, award-winning building services and sustainable design within the built environment sector.

Who are we?

Thank you for asking! Kindness and curiosity are some of Atelier Ten’s core tenets.

We are a team of environmental designers and carbon strategists championing for a healthier planet by leveraging our vast, collective knowledge of sustainable spaces. We help bring beauty and efficiency to every building, because like Maybelline, not all buildings are “born with it.” We work with architects, engineers, owners, and other stakeholders to accomplish their sustainability, wellness, functionality, and visual goals. We don’t just follow the trends of the industry, we trailblaze new paths to create high performance, sustainable, and award-winning buildings.

Atelier Ten is a member company of Surbana Jurong (“SJ”), a global urban, infrastructure and managed services consulting firm based in more than 120 offices across 40 countries.

Let’s take a moment to see the overview of the role before we get into the nitty gritty.

We want you to be Atelier Ten San Francisco’s newest full-time Environmental Designer with a specialty in Energy Analysis with the goal of collaborating on projects to achieve energy efficiency and carbon emissions reduction goals. You would help produce technical deliverables, perform whole building energy modeling, develop engineering strategies for building systems (HVAC), consult on projects, and lead the industry in decarbonizing the built environment. You would be an integral member of an interdisciplinary environmental design consulting group and a key member of the company’s Energy Analysis practice.

What is this role on a high level?

Let’s take a moment to see the overview of the role before we get into the nitty gritty.

We’re looking for Atelier Ten San Francisco’s newest full-time Senior Environmental Designer. In this role, you’ll consult on and manage projects (based on your experience and capability) under the guidance of an Associate and/or Director. Beyond leading exciting projects, you’ll maintain strong client and design community relationships, participate in meetings, support or lead design charrettes, and ensure clear, effective communication across teams. You’ll also take ownership of reporting, budgeting, and time management to keep projects on track and deliver exceptional results.

What your day-to-day looks like?

Days at Atelier Ten are filled with a large variety of project types from offices, labs to large masterplans. We promise to keep you challenged and never bored. Here are some regular tasks you may encounter:

• Independently and proactively plan and manage projects from start to finish
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through clear communication and responsive service
• Coordinate with design and contractor teams to ensure seamless project delivery
• Lead client presentations, design charrettes, and internal team meetings
• Collaborate with Atelier Ten’s technical analysis teams to integrate sustainability strategies into your projects
• Forecast project fees and resources, and manage budgets effectively
• Author and review project deliverables, including reports, memos, technical studies, and drawings
• Create compelling graphic illustrations to communicate technical concepts across our consulting practices
• Work on a diverse range of projects within the built environment, including institutional, commercial, and residential buildings, as well as large-scale masterplans
• Partner with Atelier Ten’s integrated design groups to support services such as environmental design consulting, daylight and façade analysis, and benchmarking

What we are looking for?

Hopefully you’re on board so far and excited about what your days at Atelier will look like. We do have a few items on our wish list for you to become the next great A10er. We are looking for someone who is curious, proactive, self-motivated with an appreciation and willingness to learn on multiple projects.

And if we’re not pushing our luck with asks, you ideally will possess:

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in a field related to environmental building design, architecture, architectural engineering, and/ or building science
• 5-10 years’ professional experience in an architecture, engineering or sustainability consulting firm·
• LEED, or WELL AP with specialty certification preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and Word
• Strong ability in visual communication and sketching
• In addition, experience with software such as “R,” Grasshopper, Radiance, Revit, eQuest, EnergyPlus, IES, D3, or data visualization would be desirable
• Experience with AutoCAD, Rhino or graphics software (Adobe Illustrator and InDesign) a plus
• Effective time and budget management capability
• Strong technical and business writing skills
• Good verbal and inter-personal ability

What to expect from us?

• Competitive salary
• 100% paid medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Generous paid time off
• Flexible / hybrid work schedule
• Emphasis on work life balance
• 401k matching program
• Highly engaged coworkers with a shared hunger for knowledge
• Mutual respect and support from colleagues and leadership
• Paid Life and Disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid volunteer time
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Annual professional development funds
• Freedom to contribute ideas and make a personal difference that is not always possible in a large corporate environment
• Really good high-fives

Atelier Ten US seeks to compensate staff based on a variety of factors related to the role and the candidate. These factors include (but not limited to) the responsibilities, requirements, and location of the position, as well as the candidate/s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. We also consider internal equity, market data, and growth potential. The good faith estimate of the base compensation offered for this role is between $75,000 and $85,000. This range does not include the value of Atelier Ten’s many benefit offerings.

Reasonable Adjustments

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments or additional support—such as receiving the application form in an alternative format—please don’t hesitate to contact our recruitment team.

Your experience throughout the application process is important to us. We welcome feedback on how we can improve and are happy to provide any further information you may need to help you make an informed decision about joining us.

If there’s anything more we can do to support you, please let us know, we’re here to help.