Sustainability Analyst

$65,000 - $80,000/Yr

Hlw International Llp - New York, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

New York, NY

Furniture, Home Furnishings, Electronics, and Appliance Retailers

About the position

HLW is seeking a Sustainability Analyst to join their global Sustainability team in New York City. This role focuses on supporting sustainability projects, particularly in relation to various rating systems such as LEED, WELL, and Zero Carbon. The analyst will collaborate with design teams to influence project designs aimed at decarbonization, wellness maximization, and ecological repair. This position offers an opportunity to engage in project certifications, ESG alignment, and custom sustainability solutions within a supportive and innovative work environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform within expectations of hours and fee set out in project contract.
• Understand and responsibly track and report hours.
• Work with internal team to help accomplish goals of the HLW Sustainability Action Plan.
• Participate in the HLW internal sustainability team, BEYOND Alliance.
• Conduct project-specific research on materials, construction, site, water, embodied carbon, biophilic design, and indoor environmental quality.
• Review drawings and specifications for compliance with project sustainability goals.
• Evaluate energy conservation measures and provide innovative sustainability and energy efficiency solutions.
• Support other BEYOND team staff with online portal project administration for all certification system administration (LEED, WELL, WELL H-S, Fitwel, Zero Carbon, etc.).
• Review drawings, equipment submittals, architectural specifications against high performance goals and sustainability certification criteria.
• Present professional recommendations internally and externally; graphically and in written form.
• Respond to quickly changing project schedules and demands.
• Communicate complex issues and timelines with large project teams.

Requirements

• 3 or more years of professional sustainable design and administration experience including LEED Online, and the WELL Portal.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, or related discipline.
• Strong communication, graphic, and verbal presentation skills.
• Strong time management and attention to detail.
• Versatility with computer graphics software including but not limited to Revit, Bluebeam, Adobe CS Programs, MS Office Suite; especially Adobe InDesign and Illustrator.
• Willingness and/or demonstrated participation in Marketing and Business Development for the firm.
• Superb organization and time-management skills.
• LEED AP with specialty (ID+C or BD+C) accreditation preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current best practices in sustainability, technologies, and consistent high performance.
• Desire for growth and diversity in the field of sustainability.
• Thorough knowledge of currently available sustainability certification systems.
• Strong understanding of mechanical system design, construction documents, and ability to interpret design intent put forth in working drawings.

Nice-to-haves

• LEED AP with specialty (ID+C or BD+C) accreditation preferred.

Benefits

• Commuter assistance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance