Sustainability Consultant I

Exciting opportunity to join a team of well-respected and dedicated sustainability experts in the greater Boston area! We are an employee-owned MA Benefit Corporation, located in Concord, MA, recognized as “Best for the World” for our environmental performance by B Lab. We are currently seeking a Sustainability Consultant I with a passion for sustainable building design and construction. Will assist Sustainability Consultants/Project Managers and Building Performance Analysts with planning, management, work delivery, and communication for all aspects of sustainable design guidance including navigation through the LEED/CHPS/WELL certification process.

The Sustainability Consultant I will:

• Assist the Sustainability Consultant / Project Manager with daily duties including managing and scheduling client meetings, developing sustainability plans, creating and updating the project LEED Master matrix.
• Maintain project records and ensure that documents are accurate, complete and appropriately filed.
• Attend client meetings to communicate rating system requirements and provide project specific strategies for achieving sustainability goals.
• Support client and external team throughout the project, including communication (written and verbal).
• Project analysis and research and preparing correspondence such as LEED credit guidance related to each project.
• Assist external team members with the documentation process provide detailed guidance as necessary.
• Responsible for quality control/quality assurance of deliverables and applications submitted by the project team for Certification applications/third party review.
• Review project drawings and specifications for consistency with sustainability goals and LEED/CHPS/WELL requirements.
• Draft reports, narratives, meeting notes, and other applicable project documents.
• Develop final LEED/CHPS/WELL documentation and submit applications to third party review bodies.
• Research green building technologies, trends and materials as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Planning, Policy, or similar program
• Minimum of 1+ years’ experience in related field.
• LEED GA or AP (or committed to taking the LEED AP exam within 6 months) with experience in LEED projects
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with “Green Building” practices, policies, technologies etc.
• Self- starter with the ability to work autonomously and as a team player
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage competing priorities
• Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong math and geometry skills
• Practiced with the ability to read construction documents including plans and specifications
• Interest and capacity to learn energy modeling and related software
• Familiarity with mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems

Nice to Haves

• Experience with AutoCAD, Revit and Google Sketchup
• Familiarity with energy modeling and software such as EnergyPlus or eQuest

Compensation package is very competitive, with salary commensurate with experience.

Outstanding perks include:

• 100% employer paid healthcare
• Paid professional development
• Flex-time
• Unlimited PTO
• Bonuses, profit sharing
• And more!

At The Green Engineer, we strongly believe in diversity, equity, and inclusion. We value and are seeking candidates of diverse backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives.

The Green Engineer is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique.

Please submit cover letter and resume to careers@greenengineer.com