Sustainable Building Performance Specialist

AIA Minnesota; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

OPN Architects in Minneapolis is seeking a Building Performance Specialist to join our 5-studio practice. The ideal candidate holds an architectural degree and 3+ years of experience, thrives in our open studio environment, and collaborates closely with the Performance Director and project teams to integrate high-performance design strategies.

You will conduct analyses such as embodied carbon, whole-building LCA, daylight studies, material reviews, envelope performance, and AIA 2030 reporting;

Qualifications

• Architectural degree and 3+ years’ experience.
• Open studio environment and collaborative teamwork.
• Experience with sustainable high-performance design and AIA 2030 reporting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct embodied carbon analyses and whole-building LCA.
• Perform daylight analyses and sustainable material reviews.
• Evaluate envelope performance and support project teams across studios.
• Assist with AIA 2030 reporting.

Education

Architectural degree

Tools

Rhino with Climate Studio & Grasshopper

OneClick LCA

Tally

Job description

OPN Architects in Minneapolis is seeking a Building Performance Specialist to join our 5-studio practice. The ideal candidate holds an architectural degree and 3+ years of experience, thrives in our open studio environment, and collaborates closely with the Performance Director and project teams to integrate high-performance design strategies.

You will conduct analyses such as embodied carbon, whole-building LCA, daylight studies, material reviews, envelope performance, and AIA 2030 reporting;