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Corporate Office - Atlanta, GA

Full Time

Bachelor's

As Needed for Projects

Day

Energy & Sustainability Design

Description

Newcomb & Boyd, a multi-discipline engineering firm in Atlanta, Georgia, is looking for an experienced Senior Sustainability Consultant. In this position, you will be responsible for helping clients meet their sustainable and healthy building goals and achieve third-party certification and verification including LEED, WELL, Fitwel, Green Globes, Guiding Principles, ENERGY STAR, and others.

For 100 years, we have been designing innovative systems that bring buildings to life. Our projects positively impact society, from research labs to cure infectious and chronic diseases to smart classrooms to inspire today’s scholars and tomorrow’s leaders. We are known for our sustainable and intelligent approach to design as we develop award-winning solutions for Fortune 500 companies, top healthcare systems, major airports/aviation facilities and leading universities.

At Newcomb & Boyd, we value the highest technical competencies, a team-first mentality, excellent communication skills, and a self-driven work ethic. We offer ample opportunities for professional growth, as evidenced by industry-low turnover.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership in sustainability consulting for multiple client types including Developers, Owners, Architects, Engineers, and Contractors.
Demonstrate consistent subject matter expertise in building MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) systems.
Review project mechanical, electrical, and plumbing drawings, specifications, and submittals to verify compliance with targeted project requirements. Provide suggested paths to meet project goals.
Guide our in-house engineering disciplines to identify opportunities to meet client sustainability goals and requirements and comply with third-party rating system requirements.
Facilitate successful project certification from start to finish for multiple rating system types including, but not limited to, LEED, WELL, Guiding Principles, Fitwel, Green Globes, and ENERGY STAR.
Develop and review specifications related to project sustainability and healthy building goals.
Prepare documentation and calculations for third-party certifications and address third-party reviewer comments.
Act as a resource both internally and externally on third-party certifications for the built environment.
Conduct construction kickoff meetings to guide contractors through their responsibilities and deliverables related to third-party certifications.
Conduct early-stage Charrettes to assist clients with establishing project sustainability and healthy building goals and objectives and define a path to compliance with third-party rating system requirements.
Work closely with our Intelligent Buildings team to coordinate sustainable/healthy building objectives with smart building technology.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of ASHRAE Standards including 90.1, 62.1, and 55.
Strong understanding of the LEED rating system and multiple other third-party rating systems for sustainable and healthy buildings.
Desire to help our clients achieve their project goals.
Prioritizes effectively, has good follow-through, and practices self-implemented quality control measures.
Communicates well in writing and verbally.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Environmental studies
LEED AP or WELL AP and LEED project experience required.
Five to ten (5-10) years' experience in the building design and construction industry.
EIT or PE preferred.
Fitwel Ambassador is a plus.

Be a Part of Our Team

In addition to sustainability services, Newcomb & Boyd caters to the needs of clients and owners through the integration of additional services including mechanical and electrical engineering, intelligent buildings, acoustics, audio-visual, communications, commissioning, building automation, theatre systems, security, and lighting design. Our portfolio comprises work across many market sectors, including aviation, civic & cultural, corporate, government, health care, academic, science & technology, and sports.

We offer a flexible, hybrid work schedule, 401(k) plan with company match, employee and family social events, health and fitness programs, and many additional benefits. We believe our purpose is to provide engineering solutions to shape the world. Come shape the world with us.

Newcomb & Boyd is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Newcomb & Boyd is an affirmative action employer and ensures that all applicants and employees are treated fairly in all areas of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotion, retention and compensation.

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