About Us

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

Watch Our Story:

We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

General Description

The Sustainability Analyst will provide sustainability consulting, compliance, and certification services on a variety of project types, including regional Federal projects related to the built environment. Responsibilities include leading the sustainability efforts for projects seeking third-party green building certification (e.g. LEED, WELL, LBC, Guiding Principles/HPSB).

Project Facilitation and Leadership

• Support sustainable design analysis and calculations, sustainability project management, LEED/Guiding Principles/HPSB project administration, and compliance reporting.
• Consult with multiple internal design teams on LEED/Guiding Principles/HPSB and sustainable projects.
• Assist clients, engineers and contractors with compliance with federal sustainability standards outlined in the latest Executive Orders, UFCs, agency memos, and other government directives.
• Assist clients, engineers and contractors with sustainable design implementation.
• Guide and advise design teams on projects, providing sustainable design input to ensure consistent and high-quality design throughout the studio.
• Assist in the preparation and delivery of sustainable design presentations to clients and drive consultant work to achieve design goals.
• Responsible for following fee and workload projections for assigned projects.
• Liaise with the Sustainable Design group in Architecture to coordinate quality control efforts at major project milestones.

Staff Education and Development

• Serves as an advisor to local and regional staff from their home office location.
• Encourages staff exploration and innovation to achieve project design excellence and continual improvement.

Skills and Competencies

• Knowledge in Federal sustainability standards and their implementation requirements across multiple agencies and departments.
• Knowledge in third party certification standards (LEED, Guiding Principles/HPSB) and application to Federal projects.
• Demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects annually, execute project work plans and deliverables assigned.
• Proven ability to prioritize oneself and the work of others in order to meet deadlines and provide high quality service to clients.
• Self-starter with the ability to act in a proactive manner to execute job responsibilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Excellent writing, grammar, punctuation, spelling and proofreading skills.
• Energetic, outgoing personality to inspire project teams.
• Ability to work unscheduled overtime as needed.
• Some travel will be necessary.
• Proficiency in the basic technical skills of the following computer skills: MS Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook and Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator) required.
• Proficiency in analytic tools for sustainable design (covetool, Grasshopper, Climate Studio, Tally, etc.) preferred but not required

*LI-MJ1

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or Engineering
• Minimum 5 years of architecture, interior design or engineering experience

Preferred Qualifications

• LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP) with specialty designation, preferred, but not required
• Guiding Principles Compliance Professional (GPCP), preferred, but not required
• Knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD and SketchUp but not required
• Preference given to local candidates

Why HDR

At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.