Senior Sustainable Design Analyst — LCA & Certification

ZGF Architects; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision coverage

401k with employer match

4 weeks PTO and 10 paid holidays

Job summary

ZGF Architects is seeking a Sustainable Design Analyst in Los Angeles, CA with 3+ years of experience to advance sustainability goals across projects for US and Canada flows.

The role focuses on LCA leadership, daylighting and performance modeling using tools like OneClick LCA, Tally, EC3, and Rhino/Grasshopper. The team collaborates on high-profile educational, transit, healthcare, and commercial projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years’ experience in sustainable design.
• Proficiency in Revit, Rhino, Adobe Suite and modeling tools.
• Experience with LCA software (OneClick LCA, Tally, EC3) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop design strategies to meet sustainable project goals.
• Lead LCA studies and communicate results to teams.
• Support WELL, LEED, or similar certifications.
• Train staff in sustainability analysis methods.
• Create data-driven graphics to illustrate performance.

Skills

Sustainable design

LCA analysis

Grasshopper for Rhino

OneClick LCA

Tally

EC3

Rhino

Revit

MS Office

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or related field

Tools

Revit

Rhino

Adobe Suite

OneClick LCA

Tally

EC3

Grasshopper for Rhino

Climate Studio

LightStanza

IES

Job description

ZGF Architects is seeking a Sustainable Design Analyst in Los Angeles, CA with 3+ years of experience to advance sustainability goals across projects for US and Canada flows.

The role focuses on LCA leadership, daylighting and performance modeling using tools like OneClick LCA, Tally, EC3, and Rhino/Grasshopper. The team collaborates on high-profile educational, transit, healthcare, and commercial projects.