Sustainable Design Analyst - LCA & Building Performance

ZGF Architects; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

HSA with employer contribution

401k with employer match

4 weeks of PTO

10 paid holidays per year

Paid parental and family leave

Job summary

ZGF Architects in Seattle, WA is seeking a talented Sustainable Design Analyst with 3+ years of experience to join our team and support project work across the US and Canada.

You will lead LCAs, contribute to certifications like LEED and WELL, and develop data-driven visuals to help clients understand sustainability performance. The role emphasizes collaboration with architecture teams and consultants, and ongoing professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience with LEED, WELL, Living Building Challenge or Passive House is a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering or related field
• Proficient in MS Office; experience with Revit, Rhino, Adobe Suite a plus
• Ability to work independently and with multi-disciplinary teams under tight deadlines
• Proficient with LCA software such as OneClick LCA, Tally, EC3

Responsibilities

• Develop design strategies that meet sustainable goals with architecture teams and clients
• Lead LCA analyses and support design optimization across projects
• Support sustainability certification efforts (LEED, WELL, LBC, Zero Carbon)
• Communicate analyses through visuals and data-rich graphics
• Research innovative products for sustainability, health and performance
• Train staff on LCAs, climate, daylight and solar studies

Skills

Sustainable design

LCA analysis

Data visualization

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture/Engineering/Building Science

Tools

OneClick LCA

Tally

EC3

Rhino

Revit

Job description

ZGF Architects in Seattle, WA is seeking a talented Sustainable Design Analyst with 3+ years of experience to join our team and support project work across the US and Canada.

You will lead LCAs, contribute to certifications like LEED and WELL, and develop data-driven visuals to help clients understand sustainability performance. The role emphasizes collaboration with architecture teams and consultants, and ongoing professional growth.