Systems Performance Lead, Sustainability Advisory

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical scoping, planning and delivery of greenhouse gas (GHG) inventories, whole-build energy simulations, multi-facility decarbonization roadmaps, and relevant energy-related analytics.
• Serve as a technical subject matter expert on energy codes, decarbonization mandates, and carbon performance penalties, translating complex legislation for programmatic improvements.
• Apply a strong conceptual understanding of advanced low-carbon systems to evaluate physical feasibility and model systems accurately.
• Drive early-stage integration between mechanical (MEP) systems and architectural envelope performance to optimize operational efficiencies and pursue aggressive EUI targets, Net Zero Carbon, or Passive House standards.
• Translate engineering and energy data (kWh, therms, carbon profiles) into sophisticated models to justify scenarios to client C-Suite.
• Evaluate, implement, and manage sustainability software platforms/tools to handle large-scale environmental datasets efficiently.
• Define technical requirements, collaborating with digitalization specialists and Subject Matter Experts to develop tools and integrate automated sustainability reporting directly into team workflows.
• Partner with and inform computational change efforts.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of advanced technical experience focused on energy simulation, computational design, or auditing within an AEC firm/specialized cross-disciplinary consulting environment within the AEC industry.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, architectural engineering, or a related field with active professional credential (e.g., PE, AIABEMP, or relevant); Master’s preferred.
• Strong conceptual and high-level technical understanding of modern low-carbon solutions to guide clients through physical technology selections.
• Proven track record of executing complex building performance simulation toolsets with well-coordinated, high-performance system plans/designs (e.g., PHIUS/Passive House frameworks).
• Experienced at interpreting and applying complex energy codes alongside emissions legislation and penalties across portfolios.
• Demonstrated proficiency using frameworks and digital tools (e.g., ClimateStudio, EnergyPlus, Grasshopper/Ladybug) to automate analytical tasks and handle large datasets.
• Strong capability or documented history of translating complex engineering data into standardized metrics and clear analytics/financial metrics for executive reporting.
• Proven experience interfacing with or managing external technical partners to test, validate, and pilot emerging digital building technologies.

Benefits

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retail Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)
• Paid Holidays (9 days)
• Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
• Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships