Remote Sustainable Design Architect for Green Buildings

Placements24; Vereeniging; Híbrido; ZAR 600.000 - 900.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Fully remote work

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional growth opportunities

Training resources

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Sustainable Design Architect in South Africa to lead eco-friendly strategies across projects. You will oversee energy modeling, LCA analyses, and material research, collaborating with a distributed team to advance green building practices.

The role requires a Master’s in Architecture with Sustainable Design and 6+ years of related experience, familiar with Green Star SA and LEED frameworks, and proficiency in Revit/AutoCAD.

Formación

• Master's degree in Architecture with a specialization in Sustainable Design or Environmental Science.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience focused on sustainable architecture and green building practices.
• Proven experience with energy modeling software (eQUEST, IES VE) and LCA tools.
• In-depth knowledge of green building rating systems (e.g., Green Star SA, LEED AP is highly desirable).
• Strong understanding of building physics, passive design strategies, and renewable energy technologies.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the development and implementation of sustainable design strategies across all project phases.
• Conduct energy modeling, life cycle assessments, and environmental impact analyses.
• Research and recommend sustainable materials, technologies, and construction methods.
• Collaborate with design teams to integrate passive design strategies, renewable energy systems, and water-efficient solutions.
• Ensure compliance with green building certifications (e.g., Green Star SA, LEED) where applicable.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance on sustainability to project teams and clients.
• Stay updated on the latest innovations and best practices in sustainable architecture and urbanism.
• Develop educational materials and presentations on sustainable design principles for internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to the firm's commitment to environmental responsibility and thought leadership in sustainability.

Conocimientos

Energy modeling

Life cycle assessment (LCA)

Green building rating systems

Revit

AutoCAD

Remote collaboration

Communication

Educación

Master's degree in Architecture (Sustainable Design)

Herramientas

eQUEST

IES VE

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Sustainable Design Architect in South Africa to lead eco-friendly strategies across projects. You will oversee energy modeling, LCA analyses, and material research, collaborating with a distributed team to advance green building practices.

The role requires a Master’s in Architecture with Sustainable Design and 6+ years of related experience, familiar with Green Star SA and LEED frameworks, and proficiency in Revit/AutoCAD.