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HDR

Sustainability Analyst

Los Angeles, CA

$129K - $148K/yr

As a sustainable design expert, this individual will be tasked with working alongside architects, designers, and engineers to analyze and integrate high performance strategies into design. This ...

Crusoe

Sustainability Director

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$240 - $285/hr

Sustainable Design & Construction * Lead the implementation of Crusoe's sustainable design standards across our digital infrastructure projects, partnering with internal design engineering, real ...

Boseallaboutme

Product Sustainability Engineer

Framingham, MA · On-site

$94K - $115K/yr

Role Overview We are seeking a technical compliance engineer to lead Bose's Ecodesign / Sustainable Design compliance domain and ensure emerging design impactful regulations are translated into clear ...

RMF Engineering, Inc

Lead Sustainability Engineer

Boston, MA · On-site

$99K - $122K/yr

Provide technical leadership in HVAC design optimization, energy modeling, and decarbonization analysis, collaborating with architects, engineers, and building owners to support sustainable ...

VIP Structures

Electrical Design Engineer

Syracuse, NY · On-site

$65K - $95K/yr

Contribute to sustainable design discussions and implement sustainable strategies. * Coordinate and communicate with other team members. Position Requirements * Degree in Electrical Engineering or ...

CTI Environmental, Inc.

Design Manager

Long Beach, CA · On-site

$68 - $80/hr

Coordinate with architects, engineers, and other design professionals to produce innovative, functional, and sustainable designs. * Oversee the development of detailed plans, drawings, and ...

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As of Aug 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for sustainable design in the United States is $60.25, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $46.63 and $72.12 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Sustainable Design job focuses on creating environmentally friendly and energy-efficient products, buildings, or systems. Professionals in this field incorporate sustainable materials, renewable energy, and resource-efficient practices into their designs. They work in industries such as architecture, product design, urban planning, and engineering to reduce environmental impact. The goal is to balance functionality, aesthetics, and sustainability while meeting current regulations and industry standards.

What does a sustainable design professional do?

Professionals in Sustainable Design typically engage in tasks such as developing eco-friendly design concepts, analyzing materials and energy use, and ensuring projects meet sustainability standards and certifications. The role often involves close collaboration with architects, engineers, construction teams, and clients to integrate green practices throughout the project lifecycle. You may conduct site assessments, create presentations, and stay current on environmental regulations and technologies. Depending on the organization, work can range from hands-on site visits to office-based modeling and documentation, offering a dynamic and impactful work environment.

What skills and qualifications are needed for sustainable design?

To excel in Sustainable Design, you need a solid background in environmental science, architecture, or engineering, combined with knowledge of green building principles and sustainability standards. Familiarity with tools such as CAD software, energy modeling programs, and certifications like LEED or WELL is highly valuable. Strong project management, creative problem-solving, and excellent communication skills help you collaborate effectively and drive innovative solutions. These abilities are vital for creating built environments that minimize environmental impact while meeting client and regulatory requirements.

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Careers in sustainable design include roles such as sustainable architect, green building designer, environmental consultant, and energy efficiency specialist. These positions often require knowledge of green building standards like LEED, proficiency with design software, and a focus on environmentally responsible practices.
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Infographic showing various Sustainable Design job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 83% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $125,322 per year, or $60.3 per hour.

Sustainability Analyst

HDR

Los Angeles, CA

$129K - $148K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 28 days ago

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9.2

Company rating: 9.2 out of 10

Based on 59 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

32nd of 449 rated engineering

Job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story' 
Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. 
We believe architecture is more than designing buildings, it's about providing solutions to societal challenges and creating stronger, more vibrant communities. As part of our Architecture practice at HDR, you'll contribute to the design and delivery of spaces and experiences that advance community well-being around the world. From healing environments and learning spaces to research labs and civic landmarks and infrastructure, your work will directly influence how individuals experience the world around them. We bring together architects, planners, designers, and technical experts to solve complex design challenges with creativity, curiosity, and collaboration. From championing design excellence with an emphasis on resilience and sustainability to pioneering innovative building technologies, your contributions will leave a lasting impact on the built environment. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to drive meaningful change and help define the future of our communities.

The Sustainability Analyst will provide environmental analysis on a variety of projects related to the built environment. Responsibilities include conceptual energy modeling, embodied carbon and environmental analysis for planning, architecture, interiors and consulting projects that may result in third party sustainable certification. As a sustainable design expert, this individual will be tasked with working alongside architects, designers, and engineers to analyze and integrate high performance strategies into design. This individual will also develop documents for third-party certifications, such as LEED, Fitwell, WELL, etc.   


Project Analytics and Guidance

  • Support Sustainable Design analysis, including Whole Building Life Cycle Assessment, Daylighting, Glare and Thermal Comfort studies, and conceptual Energy Modeling. 
  • Guide and advise design teams on projects, providing high performance design input and analysis to ensure consistent and high-quality design throughout the studio.
  • Support LEED Project Administration and compliance reporting.
  • Assist in the preparation and delivery of sustainable design presentations to clients and drive consultant work to achieve design goals.
Preferred Qualifications 
  • 3+ years in environmental analysis experience
  • Experience with early energy and daylight modeling software: Climate Studio, DIVA, Radiance, DAYSIM, CoveTool, Equest, Energy Plus.
  • Experience with embodied carbon analysis and whole building life cycle assessment using the following tools: OneClick LCA, EC3, Tally, etc
  • LEED Accredited Professional with specialty designation preferred
  • Active tracking for Registered Architect or Professional Engineer licensure preferred but not required

Skills and Competencies:

  • Passionate about sustainable design integration
  • Preliminary knowledge of CA Green Building Code and Energy Code
  • Familiarity with healthy materials selection and certifications (red list free, EPDs, HPDs, etc)
  • Knowledge of Building Information Modeling (BIM)

  • Proficiency in the basic technical skills of the following computer programs:

    • Experience with early energy and daylight modeling software: Climate Studio, DIVA, Radiance, DAYSIM, CoveTool, Equest, Energy Plus.
    • Experience with embodied carbon analysis and whole building life cycle assessment using the following tools: OneClick LCA, EC3, Tally, etc
    • Knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino and Sketchup strongly preferred
      Familiarity with Grasshopper, Ladybug and Honeybee preferred (curiosity and competence to learn these to improve parametric modeling skills)
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Interior Design. Planning or closely related field
  • A minimum of 3 years of architecture, interior design, planning or engineering experience
  • Knowledge of sustainability, building science, integrated design and third party rating system guidelines (e.g., LEED, Envision)
  • Knowledge of certification standards (LEED, BREEM, LBC etc) and application to projects across all HDR Business Groups
  • Proven ability to prioritize oneself and the work of others in order to meet deadlines and provide high quality service to clients
  • Self-starter with the ability to act in a proactive manner to execute job responsibilities
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
  • Excellent writing, grammar, punctuation, spelling and proofreading skills
  • Energetic, outgoing personality to inspire project teams
  • Ability to work unscheduled overtime as needed
  • Demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects annually, execute projects work plans and deliverables assigned to them
  • Proficiency in the basic technical skills of the following computer skills: MS Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook and Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator)
  • Some travel will be necessary
  • An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

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At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists.

Industry

Specialized design services

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Omaha, NE, US

Year founded

1917

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