Sustainability Analyst

SOCOTEC, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

SOCOTEC, Inc. in New York City is seeking a Sustainability Analyst to support our Green Group within the Energy, Sustainability, and Commissioning Services Division. The Analyst will support Sustainability Project Managers and contribute to high-profile green projects locally, nationally, and internationally.

This is an onsite role with opportunity for advancement. You will assist teams with certifications, analyze design sustainability opportunities, and train in sustainability and LEED

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Sustainability, Architecture, Interior Design, or Engineering preferred; other qualifications evaluated.
• 1–3 years of experience in building sustainability focus is desirable.
• LEED GA required; LEED AP or WELL AP with specialty designation is desirable.
• Experience documenting LCA for LEED; OneClick LCA tools is desirable.
• Excellent analytical abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills; ability to manage multiple tasks independently.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; Basic AutoCAD or Revit skills a plus.
• Demonstrated passion for green building and environmental sustainability; involvement with sustainability groups is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist project teams in pursuing building certifications.
• Analyze sustainable opportunities in design and construction.
• Train in sustainability/LEED activities.
• Document and maintain well written reports on project activity.
• Perform research on emerging concepts in sustainability.
• Communicate effectively with management teams.
• Provide cross-functional support to meet client needs and timelines.
• Maintain detailed documents from proposal through completion.
• Present project-related information to design teams.
• Occasionally present white papers or case studies to internal teams.
• Attend in-house seminars and team meetings.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Sustainability / related field

Tools

Excel

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

SOCOTEC is a provider of niche consulting services within the architecture, engineering and construction industries focusing on high-performance buildings and specialty structures. Through an integrated, holistic approach, our professionals provide solutions for building envelope, energy efficiency, sustainability, code advisory and construction advisory projects.

Job Description

As part of our growth, we are currently looking for a motivated Sustainability Analyst with 1-3 years of experience to join our Green Group within our Energy, Sustainability, and Commissioning Services Division. The Sustainability Analyst will support Sustainability Project Managers. This is an onsite position based in our NYC office.

The Sustainability Analyst will be involved in high-profile green projects – locally, nationally, and internationally - with the opportunity to work with major real estate developers, award-winning design firms, and top tier construction companies. The Analyst will also be a technically proficient team player integrated into a team of talented SOCOTEC professionals who have completed over 500 LEED projects worldwide, at the forefront of energy and materials innovation, and have been actively involved in the U.S. Green Building Council since its inception.

This position has strong opportunity for advancement. Tasks and responsibilities will involve a variety of general functions, including but not limited to:

• Assist project teams in pursuing building certifications;
• Analyze sustainable opportunities in design and construction of project work;
• Train in areas related to sustainability\LEED activity;
• Document and maintain well written reports on project related activity;
• Perform research on emerging concepts in the Sustainability field
• Communicate effectively and establish relationships with job related management teams;
• Providing cross-functional support to ensure client needs and internal timelines/project activities are completed;
• Maintain detailed documents and progression of work from initial proposal through completion;
• Present project related technical information to design teams;
• Occasional presentation of white paper\case studies to in-house technical teams;
• Attend in-house seminars and scheduled team meetings;

Qualifications

The candidate we are seeking will have the following qualifications, skill sets, and experience:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Sustainability, Architecture, Interior Design, or Engineering or similar is preferred, but other qualifications will be evaluated;
• 1-3 years of experience in building; sustainability focus/experience is highly desirable;
• LEED GA is required. LEED AP or WELL AP with specialty designation is highly desirable;
• Relevant experience in sustainability certifications & service lines (LEED, WELL, ESG, life cycle analysis, decarbonization, etc) a plus;
• Experience documenting LCA for LEED and with OneClick LCA tools is highly desirable;
• Excellent analytical abilities;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Strong organizational skills with ability to independently manage multiple tasks while maintaining focus and attention to detail;
• Proficient in Microsoft software, particularly Excel;
• Basic AutoCAD or Revit skills a plus.
• Demonstrated passion for green building and environmental sustainability
• Community or professional organization involvement with sustainability is a plus

Please note that this is a technical consulting position, NOT a design position.

Additional Information

For more information, please visit www.socotec.us

Job Type: Full-Time

Your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Range: $55-80K

SOCOTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.