Energy & Sustainablity Designer

Company

West Work

Location

Boston

Responsibilities

The Energy and Sustainability Designer will:

• Review architectural designs through 3D digital and 2D graphic exploration to determine energy saving approaches and recommendations
• Produce space plans and building programs that increase building efficiency
• Investigate construction materials and building products to ensure compliance with relevant certification goals and building energy code
• Evaluate and documenting existing buildings
• Create client presentations and information graphics
• Provide support with energy code compliance pathways for multifamily buildings
• Assist with decarbonization studies, historic utility data analysis and benchmarking exercises
• Support the development and documentation of building envelope and energy strategies
• Participate in meetings with clients, collaborators, and consultants while developing professional communication skills
• Assist senior staff with Passive House, Enterprise Green Communities, LEED and other sustainability certification processes
• Support with preparation of Mass Save reimbursement documentation
• Support grant and funder applications
• Participate in construction administration related to sustainability objectives
• Develop skills in balancing comfortably between architectural design and technical analysis
• Assist in writing decarbonization and energy model reports with recommendations
• Review project documentation with guidance from senior staff and learn building science best practices
• Assist design teams by drafting building envelope details in Revit
• Participate in internal research, professional development, and continuing education related to sustainability and building performance
• This role requires a strong interest in building science, sustainability and design, with opportunities for mentorship and professional growth .
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Master’s Degree in Architecture (NAAB accredited) or Mechanical Engineering
• 1-3 years of experience in architecture, building science, or sustainability projects preferred
• Certified Passive House Consultant (CPHC), or willingness to complete certification once hired
• Working knowledge of:
• SketchUp Pro
• Revit
• AutoCAD
• Rhino
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Microsoft Excel
• Basic technical competency in architectural and mechanical systems
  

Bonus Qualifications

• Working knowledge of:
• Wufi Passive, Wufi Pro
• THERM
• eQuest
• EC3 Tool
• Tally
• Certifications such as:
• Passive House
• LEED
• WELL
• CPHC
• IFLI Living Future Accreditation
  

What We Offer

$60,000-$73,000 per year (base salary): Compensation with experience, certifications, and technical expertise.

• 100% Employer paid health, dental, vision coverage
• Paid vacation, sick, and company holidays
• Retirement savings plan with 3% employer match
• Direct involvement in meaningful, sustainability-focused projects
• Exposure to all aspects of practice, from marketing to delivery in a collaborative studio environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education support