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Description
Paladino & Company is an industry leading green building consulting firm leading the field of sustainable design and construction. Founded in 1994 and based in Seattle, WA, we have nearly 300 LEED and sustainable building projects under our belts, including 44 LEED rated. We are seeking motivated and philosophically aligned engineering and architecture professionals to work solely on high performance projects.
As Associate Green Building Consultant you will:
- Perform technical analysis in support of project teams including: calculations that support proof of concept, energy and daylighting simulations, water balance modeling, materials recommendations and drawing and specification review, etc.
- Author technical reports, create presentations and other client facing memoranda on sustainability topics including concept exploration and development, definition of the basis of design, sequences of operation and setting design criteria
- Provide building design and construction assistance/design coaching and respond to sustainability questions in support of building owners and their design teams
- Prepare and submit LEED documentation to the US Green Building Council
The successful candidate shall demonstrate the ability to work under guided supervision and work well with diverse groups and interests. Project work entails execution of directed research and analytical activities, preparation of technical reports and presentations. This position offers growth potential and is considered the first step towards project management level responsibility as a consultant in the firm. Modest travel is expected.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- A degree in architecture, engineering, or allied field
- Experience in whole building design, including technical evaluation as demonstrated by either:
- 2 to 3 years professional experience with demonstrated progression in building design with an emphasis on green building, or
- An advanced degree in engineering, architecture or allied field with a focus on green building, energy or building science, and with practical experience gained through internships, fellowships, or similar on-the-job training
- Experience developing and implementing sustainability concepts and strategies as demonstrated through actual project or program work
- LEED Accredited Professional or LEED project experience preferred
- Strong writing skills and technical presentation ability
- Expert user of Microsoft Office Suite; working knowledge of graphic and layout software (Illustrator, Photoshop, Visio, InDesign etc.)
- Experience with energy modeling or other analytical and visualization software a plus
- A sense of humor and a knack for innovation, problem solving and negotiating positive results.
WHAT WE OFFER
Named one of Washington's Best 100 Companies to Work for in 2007 by Washington CEO Magazine, we seek to attract, hire and retain the best in the industry. The firm enables its employees to maintain a healthy lifestyle and balanced work schedule through a comprehensive benefit package and flexible scheduling including:
- Competitive compensation
- Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
- Profit-sharing plan
- Company-matching retirement plan
- Subsidized bus and light rail pass
- Professional development and technology allowances
- A talented and fun team to work with
- A LEED® Gold rated working environment in downtown Seattle
HOW TO APPLY
For consideration, email a current resume and letter of interest. In your cover letter, please describe how your background directly relates to the qualifications and experience listed above and how it successfully prepares you to meet the responsibilities of the position. Include your full name in the filename of any attachments. Please, no phone calls.