SMMA
Sustainable Design Analyst (5 years' experience)
SMMA, Cambridge, Massachusetts, us, 02140
Sustainable Design Analyst (5 years' experience)
SMMA is currently seeking a Sustainable Design Analyst to join our design practice, working with SMMA’s Sustainability Group. The Sustainability Group's mission is to promote the implementation and coordination of sustainable design practices across our firm’s Design Disciplines. We inspire teams to commit to advanced sustainability by promoting a culture of curiosity, thought leadership and continuous improvement. It is our belief that intentionally pursuing deep sustainable design will create a ripple effect through our culture and practices, our design approach and delivery, and ultimately resulting in change within the built environment.This position requires an individual who demonstrates a passion for sustainability in the built environment, advanced energy efficiency and carbon reduction. This individual must be able to work in a team environment while working independently on special projects. The candidate will work with our team of sustainability experts, conducting energy efficiency analysis, daylighting analysis, building systems’ optimization and advanced energy performance solutions, LEED and/or WELL project coordination and post-occupancy evaluation data analysis. The candidate will be encouraged to promote sustainable design and advanced energy efficiency knowledge within the firm and thought leadership in the industry.Candidates will be evaluated based on their previous work experience, personal and professional references, and interviews.
Responsibilities:
Provides support to project teams for energy analysis using energy modeling (EQuest and/or Open Studio).Provides coordination and management of LEEDv4 and/or WELL certification documentation.Provides support to project teams for embodied carbon analysis (Tally, EPIC, CARES)Provides support to project teams for advanced building performance, sustainable design methodologies and emerging technologies.Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree (BS) in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering and/or Architecture.Proficient with EQuest (5-7years’ experience)Have experience in conducting energy modeling per ASHRAE 90.1 standard for Code compliance, LEED and/or utility incentives programs.LEED GA/AP and/or WELL AP a plusModeling experience in Sketchup, Rhino, Diva a plusDaylight modeling experience in Climate Studio a plusComputational design skills in WUFI, THERM, Dynamo and/or Grasshopper a plus.Thermal enclosure performance/building science knowledgeStrong verbal and written communication skills.About the FirmSMMA is one of New England’s most unique design firms due to our composition, reputation, and focus. Cambridge-based since our incorporation in 1955, we offer an integrated, multidisciplinary environment driven by collaboration between architects, engineers, technologists, researchers, and industry experts. We focus on building lasting relationships with strategic partners in both the public and private markets.As an employee-owned firm, we believe that good ideas are welcome from anywhere. Our work straddles seven markets— K-12, Higher Education, Corporate, Commercial, Life Science, Federal Government, and Advanced Technology—with the opportunity to work across a wide range of projects and specialisms. We offer a fast-paced, team-oriented environment that promotes intellectual and creative growth.SMMA was founded by MIT and Rensselaer alumni who believed that the balance of architecture, engineering, interiors, and site design afforded clients the agility of a single source of creative and technical expertise. Today, we remain dedicated to this flexible, integrated approach. We are guided by a shared pursuit of design excellence, sustainability, and social responsibility.
Company Perks
Employee-owned firm with Employee Stock Ownership ProgramHybrid work-from-home policyCompetitive benefits including paid time-off, company-funded MA Paid Family and Medical Leave, company-paid dental plan, company-paid life insurance, and 401(K) matchingEmployee Assistance Program (includes confidential emotional support, legal guidance, and financial resources)Mentor/protégé programEducational reimbursementLicensure and membership reimbursement“Lunch and Learns” with internal and external speakersPlease note: SMMA does not offer H-1B visa sponsorship for this position.The following questions are entirely optional.
To comply with government Equal Employment Opportunity and/or Affirmative Action reporting regulations, we are requesting (but NOT requiring) that you enter this personal data. This information will not be used in connection with any employment decisions, and will be used solely as permitted by state and federal law. Your voluntary cooperation would be appreciated. Learn more .Invitation for Job Applicants to Self-Identify as a U.S. VeteranA “disabled veteran” is one of the following:
a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; ora person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.
A “recently separated veteran” means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.An “active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran” means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.An “Armed forces service medal veteran” means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.I IDENTIFY AS ONE OR MORE OF THE CLASSIFICATIONS OF PROTECTED VETERAN LISTED ABOVEI AM NOT A PROTECTED VETERANI DON’T WISH TO ANSWER
Voluntary Self-Identification of DisabilityVoluntary Self-Identification of Disability Form CC-305OMB Control Number 1250-0005Expires 04/30/2026Why are you being asked to complete this form?We are a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualifiedpeople with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities. The law says wemust measure our progress towards this goal. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disabilityor have ever had one. People can become disabled, so we need to ask this question at least every five years.Completing this form is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer is confidential. No one whomakes hiring decisions will see it. Your decision to complete the form and your answer will not harm you in any way. If youwant to learn more about the law or this form, visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract CompliancePrograms (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov/ofccp .How do you know if you have a disability?A disability is a condition that substantially limits one or more of your “major life activities.” If you have or have ever hadsuch a condition, you are a person with a disability.
Disabilities include, but are not limited to:Alcohol or other substance usedisorder (not currently usingdrugs illegally)Blind or low visionCancer (past or present)Cardiovascular or heartdiseaseCeliac diseaseCerebral palsyDeaf or serious difficultyhearingDiabetesDisfigurement, for example,disfigurement caused by burns,wounds, accidents, or congenitaldisordersEpilepsy or other seizure disorderGastrointestinal disorders, for example,Crohn's Disease, irritable bowelsyndromeMental health conditions, for example,depression, bipolar disorder, anxietydisorder, schizophrenia, PTSDMissing limbs or partially missing limbsMobility impairment, benefiting from theuse of a wheelchair, scooter, walker,leg brace(s) and/or other supportsNervous system condition, for example,migraine headaches, Parkinson’sdisease, multiple sclerosis (MS)Neurodivergence, for example,attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder(ADHD), autism spectrum disorder,dyslexia, dyspraxia, other learningdisabilitiesPartial or complete paralysis (anycause)Pulmonary or respiratory conditions, forexample, tuberculosis, asthma,emphysemaPlease check one of the boxes below:
YES, I HAVE A DISABILITY, OR HAVE HAD ONE IN THE PAST
NO, I DO NOT HAVE A DISABILITY AND HAVE NOT HAD ONE IN THE PAST
I DO NOT WANT TO ANSWERPUBLIC BURDEN STATEMENT: According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless such collection displays a valid OMB control number. This survey should take about 5 minutes to complete.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
SMMA is currently seeking a Sustainable Design Analyst to join our design practice, working with SMMA’s Sustainability Group. The Sustainability Group's mission is to promote the implementation and coordination of sustainable design practices across our firm’s Design Disciplines. We inspire teams to commit to advanced sustainability by promoting a culture of curiosity, thought leadership and continuous improvement. It is our belief that intentionally pursuing deep sustainable design will create a ripple effect through our culture and practices, our design approach and delivery, and ultimately resulting in change within the built environment.This position requires an individual who demonstrates a passion for sustainability in the built environment, advanced energy efficiency and carbon reduction. This individual must be able to work in a team environment while working independently on special projects. The candidate will work with our team of sustainability experts, conducting energy efficiency analysis, daylighting analysis, building systems’ optimization and advanced energy performance solutions, LEED and/or WELL project coordination and post-occupancy evaluation data analysis. The candidate will be encouraged to promote sustainable design and advanced energy efficiency knowledge within the firm and thought leadership in the industry.Candidates will be evaluated based on their previous work experience, personal and professional references, and interviews.
Responsibilities:
Provides support to project teams for energy analysis using energy modeling (EQuest and/or Open Studio).Provides coordination and management of LEEDv4 and/or WELL certification documentation.Provides support to project teams for embodied carbon analysis (Tally, EPIC, CARES)Provides support to project teams for advanced building performance, sustainable design methodologies and emerging technologies.Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree (BS) in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering and/or Architecture.Proficient with EQuest (5-7years’ experience)Have experience in conducting energy modeling per ASHRAE 90.1 standard for Code compliance, LEED and/or utility incentives programs.LEED GA/AP and/or WELL AP a plusModeling experience in Sketchup, Rhino, Diva a plusDaylight modeling experience in Climate Studio a plusComputational design skills in WUFI, THERM, Dynamo and/or Grasshopper a plus.Thermal enclosure performance/building science knowledgeStrong verbal and written communication skills.About the FirmSMMA is one of New England’s most unique design firms due to our composition, reputation, and focus. Cambridge-based since our incorporation in 1955, we offer an integrated, multidisciplinary environment driven by collaboration between architects, engineers, technologists, researchers, and industry experts. We focus on building lasting relationships with strategic partners in both the public and private markets.As an employee-owned firm, we believe that good ideas are welcome from anywhere. Our work straddles seven markets— K-12, Higher Education, Corporate, Commercial, Life Science, Federal Government, and Advanced Technology—with the opportunity to work across a wide range of projects and specialisms. We offer a fast-paced, team-oriented environment that promotes intellectual and creative growth.SMMA was founded by MIT and Rensselaer alumni who believed that the balance of architecture, engineering, interiors, and site design afforded clients the agility of a single source of creative and technical expertise. Today, we remain dedicated to this flexible, integrated approach. We are guided by a shared pursuit of design excellence, sustainability, and social responsibility.
Company Perks
Employee-owned firm with Employee Stock Ownership ProgramHybrid work-from-home policyCompetitive benefits including paid time-off, company-funded MA Paid Family and Medical Leave, company-paid dental plan, company-paid life insurance, and 401(K) matchingEmployee Assistance Program (includes confidential emotional support, legal guidance, and financial resources)Mentor/protégé programEducational reimbursementLicensure and membership reimbursement“Lunch and Learns” with internal and external speakersPlease note: SMMA does not offer H-1B visa sponsorship for this position.The following questions are entirely optional.
To comply with government Equal Employment Opportunity and/or Affirmative Action reporting regulations, we are requesting (but NOT requiring) that you enter this personal data. This information will not be used in connection with any employment decisions, and will be used solely as permitted by state and federal law. Your voluntary cooperation would be appreciated. Learn more .Invitation for Job Applicants to Self-Identify as a U.S. VeteranA “disabled veteran” is one of the following:
a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; ora person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.
A “recently separated veteran” means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.An “active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran” means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.An “Armed forces service medal veteran” means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.I IDENTIFY AS ONE OR MORE OF THE CLASSIFICATIONS OF PROTECTED VETERAN LISTED ABOVEI AM NOT A PROTECTED VETERANI DON’T WISH TO ANSWER
Voluntary Self-Identification of DisabilityVoluntary Self-Identification of Disability Form CC-305OMB Control Number 1250-0005Expires 04/30/2026Why are you being asked to complete this form?We are a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualifiedpeople with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities. The law says wemust measure our progress towards this goal. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disabilityor have ever had one. People can become disabled, so we need to ask this question at least every five years.Completing this form is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer is confidential. No one whomakes hiring decisions will see it. Your decision to complete the form and your answer will not harm you in any way. If youwant to learn more about the law or this form, visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract CompliancePrograms (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov/ofccp .How do you know if you have a disability?A disability is a condition that substantially limits one or more of your “major life activities.” If you have or have ever hadsuch a condition, you are a person with a disability.
Disabilities include, but are not limited to:Alcohol or other substance usedisorder (not currently usingdrugs illegally)Blind or low visionCancer (past or present)Cardiovascular or heartdiseaseCeliac diseaseCerebral palsyDeaf or serious difficultyhearingDiabetesDisfigurement, for example,disfigurement caused by burns,wounds, accidents, or congenitaldisordersEpilepsy or other seizure disorderGastrointestinal disorders, for example,Crohn's Disease, irritable bowelsyndromeMental health conditions, for example,depression, bipolar disorder, anxietydisorder, schizophrenia, PTSDMissing limbs or partially missing limbsMobility impairment, benefiting from theuse of a wheelchair, scooter, walker,leg brace(s) and/or other supportsNervous system condition, for example,migraine headaches, Parkinson’sdisease, multiple sclerosis (MS)Neurodivergence, for example,attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder(ADHD), autism spectrum disorder,dyslexia, dyspraxia, other learningdisabilitiesPartial or complete paralysis (anycause)Pulmonary or respiratory conditions, forexample, tuberculosis, asthma,emphysemaPlease check one of the boxes below:
YES, I HAVE A DISABILITY, OR HAVE HAD ONE IN THE PAST
NO, I DO NOT HAVE A DISABILITY AND HAVE NOT HAD ONE IN THE PAST
I DO NOT WANT TO ANSWERPUBLIC BURDEN STATEMENT: According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless such collection displays a valid OMB control number. This survey should take about 5 minutes to complete.
#J-18808-Ljbffr