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The Opportunity 

The Sustainability and Green Building Specialist role supports PAE’s Regenerative Design Group in advancing sustainable building design. The position involves consulting on strategies related to daylighting, energy, water, materials, and occupant health, as well as administering green building certifications such as LEED, WELL, Fitwel, and the Living Building Challenge. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical and communication skills, familiarity with the architectural design process, and the ability to collaborate with clients and interdisciplinary teams.

Who We Are 

PAE is an engineering and design firm that turns complex challenges into reality. By leveraging the latest technologies, we solve problems in unique ways, and our designs enable buildings and communities to be more resilient and efficient. PAE is trusted by our clients in every aspect of a project's lifespan, from idea to occupancy. We set ambitious goals backed by analysis to significantly conserve water and energy while balancing costs and long-term operational needs. As a B Corp, we measure success by the benefits our projects provide to our clients, our communities, and our planet. We embrace innovation, transparency, sustainability, and lifelong curiosity.

What You'll Do

• Work with engineering and architectural teams to identify sustainability goals, compile design options to meet those goals, test their effectiveness, and make clear recommendations as part of an integrated design process
• Conduct façade optimization studies including daylighting, shading effectiveness, glare, peak solar load, and natural ventilation effectiveness
• Conduct Life-Cycle Assessment studies (LCA) and advise on methods to reduce embodied carbon
• Conduct studies on other topics related to sustainable design, such as water conservation studies, reviews of sustainable materials, and energy studies
• Author project deliverables such as reports, memos, and presentations
• Collaborate internally with PAE’s MEP design teams and other members of the Regenerative Design team
• Lead and manage the design and documentation process for green building rating systems including LEED, WELL, Fitwel, and ILFI’s suite of rating systems
• This will include:
  • Serving as the primary liaison with project teams, clients, consultants, and certifying bodies related to green building rating systems
  • Reviewing and tracking project performance against rating system requirements
  • Developing and managing certification documentation, including narratives, calculators, and supporting documents
  • Staying up to date with changes and updates to rating systems and share knowledge across teams
  • Supporting internal education and training efforts on sustainability certifications

What You Bring

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Sustainability, Building Science, or related field
• 2-5 years of professional experience in sustainable design consulting or as part of an architecture or engineering team involved in sustainable design
• LEED AP with specialty (BD+C preferred)
• Experience managing at least 3 projects through LEED certification

What We Offer 

• Hiring Base Salary Range: $104,200-$128,700 annual 
  • This position is eligible for time and a half overtime pay

The base salary is one component of PAE’s competitive compensation package for employees. We take into consideration a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, abilities, experience, education, credentials, internal equity and geographic location in determining exact salary offered. At PAE, employees are eligible for annual compensation reviews based on performance and business needs. The above range represents PAE's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. 

In addition, PAE offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following: 

• Employer paid health insurance (medical, dental, vision) 
• Annual 401k profit sharing based on company profit for the year and account contribution 
• Professional development reimbursements including state registration and professional association dues 
• Employer paid commuter/parking stipend
• Cell phone stipend 
• Life insurance and disability benefits 
• Hybrid work schedule
• Employee Assistance Program 
• 9 paid holidays including an additional employee-selected day off
• Paid time off for sick leave, family leave, community service, holidays and vacation 
• To learn more about our comprehensive benefits package, visit https://www.pae-engineers.com/careers/benefits. This information is provided per the Equal Pay Act. 

Our commitment to pay equity 

PAE is a JUST label certified company; we demonstrate JUST label requirements within pay equity. Pay scales should meet or exceed applicable legislated wage requirements and industry standards and compensate, on the same basis, all individuals performing the same or similar work and work of equal value. We are committed to the principle of pay equity – paying employees equitably for substantially similar work. To learn more about pay equity and our commitments to equitable business practices, you may view our JUST label certification here: Living Future: Just Label Certification. 

To find out more visit our website.

What We’re Made Of 

Founded in 1967, PAE is a leading sustainable engineering and consulting firm on a mission to deliver clean air, energy, and water for all. We specialize in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering, building performance analysis, technology design, and lighting design (LUMA). PAE designs some of the nation's highest-performing and most regenerative built environments across the U.S., from Living Buildings to all-electric buildings and beyond. Learn more at pae-engineers.com.

Our portfolio includes over 100 LEED Platinum projects as well as dozens of projects that have either achieved or are pursuing the Living Building Challenge, Passive House, Architecture 2030, Carbon Neutral, Net Zero Energy, and Net Zero Water. 

Fine Print 

Please note that resumes received from third party recruiters or agencies will not be accepted unless requested directly by PAE Talent Acquisition and with a prior signed fee agreement. If candidates without a previously signed recruiter fee agreement are submitted, PAE reserves the right to engage with and hire those candidate(s) without any obligation financial or otherwise to the recruiter or agency.

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at PAE will be based on merit, qualifications and abilities. PAE does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender (sex), national origin, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical characteristics historically associated with race, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. 

PAE will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. This policy governs all aspects of employment including: selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination and access to benefits and training. #LI-hybrid