Sustainable Design Engineer Leader

HKS Architects

Chicago, US
Base: $110k - $130k annually; bonus/equity: not sp...
Building energy and performance modeling
Whole-building dynamic thermal simulations
Mechanical systems evaluations
Leads building simulation and engineering analysis across diverse project types and scales, shaping decisions from early concept through delivery and post-occupancy verification

Job Summary

  • Leads building simulation and engineering analysis across diverse project types and scales, shaping decisions from early concept through delivery and post-occupancy verification.
  • Manages assigned resources (people, processes, and tools) with strong business awareness, mentors staff, and advances enterprise ESG commitments in alignment with the Director’s integrated, high-performance design strategy at HKS.
  • HKS 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.

Matching Summary

Leads building simulation and engineering analysis across diverse project types and scales, shaping decisions from early concept through delivery and post-occupancy verification.

Salary

Base: $110K - $130K annually; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive total compensation & benefits package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Building energy and performance modeling
  • Whole-building dynamic thermal simulations
  • Mechanical systems evaluations
  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA)
  • Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
  • Client-facing presentation materials

Nice-to-have

  • Advance enterprise ESG commitments
  • Collaborate with firm research leadership
  • Develop and curate modeling content
  • Invest in staff development

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience
  • Accredited professional degree
  • Professional engineering licensure preferred
  • Modeling credentials preferred
  • Sustainable design accreditation preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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