Sustainability Designer II — Decarbonize & Elevate Design

WATG Holdings, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

WATG is seeking a Sustainability Designer for our Los Angeles, CA office. The role focuses on reducing environmental impact through life cycle assessments, climate-aware design, and high-performance architecture across master planning, interiors, and landscape projects.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Architecture or Building Science with LEED/WELL experience, and 3+ years in architecture. Proficiency in ClimateStudio, Rhino, Revit, and related tools is expected.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Architecture, Building Science, or a related field
• Professional license or certificates (LEED, WELL) preferred
• Experience with LEED, WELL, or SITE certifications
• Minimum 3 years on architecture-related projects
• Knowledge of decarbonization strategies and emissions inventories
• Familiarity with AIA 2030 Challenge reporting
• Ability to analyze data to advance sustainable master planning
• Proficiency in climate and environmental assessment tools
• Strong technical and visual communication skills
• Team player with ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects

Responsibilities

• Curates high-performance project solutions to help decarbonize the built environment for master planning, architecture, interiors, and landscape teams
• Simulates life cycle assessments to forecast carbon debt and establish reduction measures
• Conducts sustainability training workshops
• Leads tracking/reporting of project vitals for AIA 2030 and RIBA 2030 reporting
• Develops in-house environmental design and workflow guides
• Assists the Director on large projects and climate action initiatives
• Supports marketing and business development with winning proposals

Skills

Sustainability mindset

Data-driven design

Communication

Deadline-oriented

Education

Master’s degree in Architecture or Building Science

Tools

ClimateStudio

Forma

Insight

IES iCD

OneClick LCA

EC3

Rhino

Revit

AutoCAD

Grasshopper

Dynamo

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Job description

WATG is seeking a Sustainability Designer for our Los Angeles, CA office. The role focuses on reducing environmental impact through life cycle assessments, climate-aware design, and high-performance architecture across master planning, interiors, and landscape projects.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Architecture or Building Science with LEED/WELL experience, and 3+ years in architecture. Proficiency in ClimateStudio, Rhino, Revit, and related tools is expected.