Sustainable Designer - Mission Critical

Overview :

Exercises independent judgment in evaluation, selection and use of standard techniques, and solves problems when encountered. Collaborates on exceptional sustainable project design and delivery for clients to complete assignments with originality and ingenuity. Anticipates job expectations and contributes to delivering sustainable project and design solutions, and elevating high-performance knowledge and ability at HKS.

Responsibilities :

• Performs respective responsibilities including creatively engaging project teams as the visible "go-to" for sustainability in the region and / or practice, delivering strategic enterprise improvements, assisting with staff promotion advocacy and annual review and identifying business opportunities for service expansion
• Coordinates in creating annual ESG objectives, key results and actions with team
• Collaborates in project integrative process and workshops including team member coordination, Nature of Place research and development, identification of sustainable / high-performance project goals and strategies
• Successfully delivers project certifications for third-party rating systems applying best practice, integrated design and performance analysis as needed
• Coordinates technical and analytic needs with Director of Building Engineering Physics and staff
• Completes project workload and assists with the preparation of proposals for HKS internal and stand-alone external project services
• Delivers project outcomes that align with firm objectives in collaboration with team
• Works with geographic offices and / or practice to support ESG objectives and align with design, research and process enterprise objectives
• Provides project focused commentary and usability feedback on data systems
• Carries out or assists with specialized research activities
• Prepares client presentations and assist with presenting design concepts to clients and internal teams
• Maintains open communication with client and may provide guidance through projects
• Maintains awareness of risk management for potential project issues and involves PIC / PM if needed
• Participates in team meetings to discuss project issues, technical issues and coordination with other disciplines
• May attend on-site visits, field reviews and project meetings and documents as needed
• Travel will be required

Qualifications :

Base Salary Range : $77

k - $97k

annually - applies to Chicago, Seattle and Washington DC locations only

The estimate displayed represents the general base salary range of candidates hired at the above locations only. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range based on the location of the role. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

offers a comprehensive total compensation & benefits package with health, dental, and vision care coverage, 401(k) plans, life & AD&D insurance, short / long term disability plans, paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, vacation), and much more for benefits-eligible employees. To learn more about our benefits visit

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HKS is an EEO / AA Employer : M / F / Disabled / Veteran

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