Som
Sustainable Design Specialist
Chicago
Sponsorship not specified$75k-$90kDetected 30 days ago
PhotoshopIllustratorAdobe Creative SuiteInDesignProject ManagementCFDHIPAAResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMentoringRevitBIMRenewable Energy
About the role
- We value those who are passionate about excellence, innovation, integrity, inclusivity, and collaboration.
- Success at SOM Means - Ideas: We believe in a meritocracy of ideas.
- We look to everyone to actively contribute to the discourse in the firm. - Knowledge: We believe that expertise is the result of lifelong learning.
Responsibilities
- Act as point of contact for SOM design teams to integrate sustainable design strategies throughout design stages.
- Performs environmental analysis across multiple projects including by not limited to: energy simulation, UTCI & thermal comfort, visual comfort, natural ventilation and CFD analysis.
- Establishes and maintains SES standard analysis reporting and visualization formats for both operational and embodied carbon.
- Performs reviews of energy models and other key deliverables from external consultants to verify inputs and outcomes and provide clear feedback to design teams on findings.
- Communicates sustainable design and engineering systems ideas to clients and MEP consultants through visualization, imagery and analyses and is able to sustain technical discussions.
- Performs thermal and hygrothermal simulations to support research, innovation and project designs.
- Contributes to project work plans to incorporate relevant analysis at appropriate project stages to inform design processes and outcomes.
- Conduct research and evaluations of emerging software and technologies that improve high performance design and its incorporation into SES Team workflows.
- Inspires and leads others by example, participates in staff mentoring and training, clearly defines team member expectations and responsibilities, empowers others, and delegates where appropriate based on team members' recognized abilities and potential.
- Our DEI Action Plan was created to bring meaningful change to our profession, starting with our own culture and practices.
Requirements
- Completion of professional degree in Architecture, Building Science, Engineering or related fields.
- Proficiency in the following software and applications:
- Familiarity with the following software and applications:
- Portfolios must be submitted for all design and project management positions (Architecture, Interiors, City Design, Graphics, etc).
Nice to have
- Computational fluid dynamics (CFD)
- Demonstrable knowledge of HVAC systems and their suitability to different applications
- Passive house certification (PHI or PHIUS acceptable), BEMP and LEED Accredited Professional is preferred.
- Strong interpersonal, graphic, verbal and written communication skills.
Skills
- Contributes to development of firm-wide whole life carbon research, analysis and application to projects.
- Contributes to the development of standards and procedures for energy and carbon reduction, including workflow and QAQC.
- Actively engages in internal professional development opportunities.
- Contributes to the implementation of sustainable strategies in all project assignments and the associated development of staff knowledge.
- Contributes to the development of standards, policies, and procedures.
- Protects SOM from financial and legal risk.
- ClimateStudio, IES Virtual Environment, Ladybug Tools
- Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
Compensation
- for this role is based upon experience, qualifications, location, and education and typically ranges from $75,000 to $90,000.
Benefits
- Health and Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life & accident insurance
- Professional Development: Reimbursement for professional licenses, associated renewals, and exam fees as well as specialized in-house career development
- We believe an inclusive environment improves our teams, our firm, and our communities and are passionate about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
- Work/Life Balance: Inquire about our hybrid/flexible schedules, paid family leave, paid vacation, backup child and elder care, and an employee assistance program
- Compensation for this role is based upon experience, qualifications, location, and education and typically ranges from $75,000 to $90,000.
Company info
- At SOM, we are a collective committed to shaping a better future for our clients, communities and planet.
- We aspire to create the most sustainable, impactful work through creative, interdisciplinary teams with all the resources and diversity of a global firm.
- Together we can achieve great things.
- Success at SOM Means
- Advise SES global team on current issues and improvements related to performance modeling, codes and environmental analytics, to continually inform direction for SES services.
- We are proud to be an
Equal opportunity
- We are proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
- equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
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