Sustainability - Senior Sustainability Specialist

Syska Hennessy Group; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 100,713 - 146,069; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) with employer match

Training & development

Paid time off

Transit/parking stipend

Half-day Fridays work-from-home

Job summary

Syska Hennessy Group in Boston, MA is seeking a Sustainability - Senior Sustainability Specialist to join our High-Performance Solution Team. You will lead energy modeling and sustainability analyses, driving electrification and decarbonization for landmark projects worldwide.

Expect collaboration with MEP engineers, architects, and clients to advance high-performance design. The role requires strong communication skills and experience with tools such as IESVE, EnergyPlus, and related software,

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–7 years in a consulting firm focused on energy modeling.
• Familiarity with LEED and WELL design principles.
• Ability to read architectural/engineering drawings and visualize models.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high performance building energy modeling and sustainability analysis.
• Support Net Zero energy/carbon road mapping and certification efforts.
• Provide sustainability strategy consulting for HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems.
• Coordinate with owners, architects, and MEP engineers on energy and water efficiency measures.

Skills

Energy modeling

IESVE

EnergyPlus

Revit

AutoCAD

Tools

IESVE

EnergyPlus

Design Builder

OpenStudio

eQuest

EnergyPro

CBECC

PVWATTS

COMFEN

Sefaira

Job description

Watch your work come to life in landmark projects around the world when you partner with Syska Hennessy Group. As a global leader in consulting, engineering, and commissioning services, we specialize in MEP, information and communication technology, architectural lighting, vertical transportation, commissioning, and energy modeling. We are looking for a Sustainability - Senior Sustainability Specialist to join our Boston, MA office.

Your experience working in a consulting design firm working on projects such as commercial building projects, aviation, higher-education, civic, healthcare, and mission critical will ensure your success in this role. Working in our Boston office, you will contribute to the design of major projects from various markets and from around the world.

Our dynamic work environment provides the optimal setting to take your engineering career to the next level. From our supportive culture, diverse workforce, and competitive compensation to our flexible work schedule: Monday to Thursday in the office for 9 hours and Friday for 4 hours remotely at home and fun social events, it is everything you will need for an exciting, challenging, and rewarding career.

Job Responsibilities

As a Sustainability - Senior Sustainability Specialist, you will be part of the High-Performance Solution Team and deliver high performance building energy modeling and sustainability analysis in the region and possibly landmark projects around the world. In support of the firm’s commitment to the MEP 2040 Challenge, you will be integral to driving our electrification and decarbonization efforts by acting as a consultant to your teammates and clients. You will regularly interact with other HPS team members and MEP engineers in the local offices and around the firm on project engagements.

Responsibilities will include, at a minimum:

• Whole building energy modeling - IES-VE modeling required
  • In lieu of IES-VE, proficient in Energy+ (EnergyPlus), Design Builder, or OpenStudio, eQuest, and willing to learn IES-V
• Energy efficiency measure analysis
• Net Zero Energy/Carbon road mapping
• Green building certification support (LEED, WELL, LBC, RESET, etc.)
• Renewable energy analysis
• Incentive and rebate program support
• Beneficial electrification consulting
• Life Cycle Cost Analysis
• Energy Auditing
• Understanding of local and national energy codes and policies
• Offer support and consultation related to sustainability strategies, energy efficiency measures, innovative technologies, voluntary rating standards, codes, industry trends, etc.
• Present at internal and external lunch & learn type training
• Work with owner and architect clients and MEP design engineers to develop energy and water efficiency strategies and system approach on their projects – relating to high performance HVAC systems, plumbing systems, and electrical/lighting systems.

Job Requirements

The ideal candidate will focus on energy modeling or T24 and have the ability to apply relevant industry knowledge; be up to date on new and existing tools related to sustainability strategies, energy efficiency measures, technologies, voluntary rating standards, codes, industry, and trends; be someone who possesses strong communication and organizational skills.

Additional requirements include:

• Ability to read, review, and evaluate Architectural and Engineering drawings and visualize three-dimensional models
• Familiarity with design tools such as Revit and AutoCAD
• Competency with simulation and modeling tools, (primarily IESVE and CA Title-24 code compliance tools such as EnergyPro and CBECC. Additional tools may include Windows, COMFEN, Climate Consultant, Sefaira, Cove Tool, eQuest, EnergyPlus, PVWATTS.)
• Minimum of 5 - 7 years of experience working in a consulting firm working on energy modeling.
• Basic understanding of proper system selection and applicable building codes
• Knowledge of LEED and WELL design principles
• LEED accredited and WELL accredited or on track to achieving accreditation

Benefits

As an employee with Syska Hennessy Group, you will be part of a global firm with an amazing history! We are committed to being the best, advancing engineering design practice, and supporting our clients with integrity. To make all of that happen, we rely on the talent, drive, enthusiasm, and total job satisfaction of the great people who work here.

As a member of our highly collaborative team, we provide you with a flexible benefits package that reflects our respect for your workplace contributions, professional goals, and personal priorities. The personal benefits program at Syska Hennessy Group includes:

• Robust, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance and supplemental benefit plans
• 401(k) plan with a generous employer matching program
• Training and professional development courses
• Professional development incentive bonuses
• Dynamic Employee Resource Groups
• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) policy
• Transit/parking employer stipend
• Half day work from home Fridays all year long

At Syska, we promote an environment that is committed to embedding diversity and equality into the core of our business and culture. We empower our employees so they can take ownership of their work and development and strive to continually improve themselves and our firm. Syska is a place where you can build an exceptional career and have a lasting impact on the world.

Syska Hennessy Group | Integrating the best minds and technology to help clients create exceptional environments.

The salary range listed below is for this particular job posting. Actual pay range for candidates will be commensurate with candidate’s experience, skillsets and competencies and may differ based on the cost of labor in their particular location.

Boston Pay Range

$100,713 - $146,069 USD