Sustainable Design Analyst

We believe in the strength of ideas and the power of relationships. Since 1935, Perkins+Will has worked with some of the world's most admired clients. From the neighborhood elementary school to the Fortune 100 corporate campus to the most advanced biomedical research facility, Perkins+Will is setting worldwide standards for exceptional service and design innovation in architecture, interiors, branded environments, planning + strategies, and urban design.

We are nationally and internationally recognized for achievements in arenas of corporate + commercial + civic, healthcare, higher education, K-12 education, and science + technology. With each project, we learn and evolve creatively and professionally. Through solid client relationships, we create spaces that achieve the clients' vision and enhance daily life. Our people-some 1,000-are enthusiasts. We are passionate about our work and driven to achieve the visions of our clients.

Through our commitment to sustainable design, we are constantly creating solutions that contribute to human and environmental health of our global ecosystem. Perkins+Will has the highest number of U.S. Green Building Council LEED® Accredited Professionals in North America, with nearly half of the firm's professionals accredited.

Position Overview: 

The Atlanta office of Perkins+Will is seeking a Sustainable Design Analyst with a minimum of 5-10 years experience in the green building industry. This person will work closely with the Science+Technology Market Sector to conduct energy and daylight modeling, energy benchmarking, renewable energy analysis and cost studies.  Support firm research initiatives on best building practices and assessment of the performance of existing and recently-completed projects as well as assessment and integration of campus systems (central utilities, energy, water, waste management, transit, etc).

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical expertise for the implementation of sustainable design solutions
• Identify sustainable design opportunities beyond requirements in rating systems
• Daylight design, including glare, contrast, light levels, lighting controls, etc.
• Energy modeling and benchmarking, net-zero building solutions, utility incentive reports
• ASHRAE 90.1, ASHRAE 55, and ASHRAE 62.1
• Life cycle analysis
• Renewable energy technologies and analytical models

Qualifications: 

Candidates should have a degree in Engineering, Building Science, or Architecture with experience working on high performance design analyses, including energy, renewable energy, and daylight modeling. High level of knowledge and experience with IES VE, Equest, Energy Pro, Lumen Micro/Designer and other relevant tools a must and ability to share expertise with others.  Candidates will be challenged in an integrated design process focusing on solutions that impact the engineering and overall sustainability of the building or campus. Experience with CFD and carbon footprinting is a plus. PE Candidates with MEP or HVAC experience are preferred. 

Ability to conduct self-directed research and analysis with limited supervision is required, as is collaboration with multiple teams. Strong Word, Excel, research, speaking and writing skills required. Qualified candidates will be well versed with LEED. Some travel around North America may also be required.

Compensation: Our competitive compensation and benefits package includes medical, dental, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401K plus employer match, dependent care and medical flexible spending accounts, pre-tax parking, pre-tax transportation and firm subsidy and annual fitness reimbursement.

To Apply: 

Interested candidates should submit resume, and salary requirements in strict confidence to John Mlade.

Perkins+Will is an EOE.