Sustainability Consultant: Green Building & Field Expert

Steven Winter Associates; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Steven Winter Associates, Inc. in Norwalk, CT, is seeking a Sustainability Consultant / Green Rater to inspect and guide multifamily buildings toward certification goals, improving energy performance and indoor environmental quality.

You will work with project teams to apply ENERGY STAR, Passive House, and LEED standards, review drawings, and prepare necessary documentation. This role emphasizes on-site work, field testing, and staying current with codes and programs.

Qualifications

• HERS Rater credential preferred; alternate construction inspection experience considered.
• 2-5 years of experience in building design and construction, including onsite experience.
• B.S. in architectural engineering, building technologies, construction management, architecture, or a building-related engineering field.
• Ability to read and review construction drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and test multifamily buildings to verify sustainability measures are implemented.
• Clearly communicate building science principles and green building program requirements to project teams.
• Review drawings and submittals, offering recommendations to optimize performance.
• Prepare documentation, calculations, and analyses to support certification programs (ENERGY STAR, Passive House, LEED).
• Conduct research on emerging sustainability technologies, programs, and policies.

Skills

Strong communication

Independent worker

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Self-motivated

MS Office

Adobe Acrobat

Bluebeam

Education

B.S. in architectural engineering, building technologies, construction management, architecture, or related field

Tools

MS Office

Adobe Acrobat

Bluebeam

Job description

Steven Winter Associates, Inc. in Norwalk, CT, is seeking a Sustainability Consultant / Green Rater to inspect and guide multifamily buildings toward certification goals, improving energy performance and indoor environmental quality.

You will work with project teams to apply ENERGY STAR, Passive House, and LEED standards, review drawings, and prepare necessary documentation. This role emphasizes on-site work, field testing, and staying current with codes and programs.