Sustainability & Green Building Specialist

Swinter; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401k with company match

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Steven Winter Associates (SWA) is seeking a Sustainability Specialist / Green Rater for its Sustainable Building Services team in Washington, DC. You will inspect and test multifamily and single‑family buildings to guide teams toward meeting energy and sustainability goals.

The role focuses on achieving ENERGY STAR, Passive House, LEED, and Enterprise Green Communities certifications, translating building science into actionable improvements for energy, indoor air quality, and water efficiency.

Qualifications

• BS in architectural engineering, building technologies, architecture, construction management or a building-related engineering field.
• 1+ years of experience in building design and construction or applied building science work, including onsite experience.
• Familiarity and experience using ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager.
• Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly to diverse audiences across written, verbal, and presentation formats.
• Ability to work independently, managing time and projects effectively.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Valid U.S. driver's license with a clean record and urban driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and test buildings, including those under construction, to verify sustainability measures.
• Communicate building science principles and green building program requirements to all members of a project team.
• Review architectural and mechanical drawings, specifications, and submittals against sustainability goals, and make recommendations to optimize performance.
• Prepare and coordinate documentation, calculations, and analysis to support certification programs including ENERGY STAR, Passive House, and LEED.
• Conduct technology, program and/or policy research related to sustainability.

Skills

HERS Rater

LEED Homes Green Rater

BPI Multifamily Building Analyst

NGBS Verifier

Energy Star knowledge

Education

BS in architectural engineering/building technologies/architecture/ construction management

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam/Adobe Acrobat

ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager

Job description

Steven Winter Associates (SWA) is seeking a Sustainability Specialist / Green Rater for its Sustainable Building Services team in Washington, DC. You will inspect and test multifamily and single‑family buildings to guide teams toward meeting energy and sustainability goals.

The role focuses on achieving ENERGY STAR, Passive House, LEED, and Enterprise Green Communities certifications, translating building science into actionable improvements for energy, indoor air quality, and water efficiency.