Dar, the founding member of the Sidara group, is an international multidisciplinary consulting organization specializing in engineering, architecture, planning, environment, project management, facilities management, and economics. Sidara operates in 60 countries with 20,500 professionals, Dar connects people, places, and communities through innovative solutions to the world's most complex challenges. We deliver projects from inception through completion, embracing challenges to empower communities worldwide. Learn more at Dar Al-Handasah and Sidaracollaborative.

Sustainability Specialist (Green Building Specialized)

Job Summary:

The Building Sustainability Engineer will be responsible for leading sustainable design and construction efforts, ensuring compliance with green building certification requirements, and managing sustainability initiatives across various building projects. The position requires a minimum of 6+ years of experience in building sustainability engineering.

Responsibilities:

Develop and implement sustainable design solutions for building projects to optimize performance and minimize energy consumption
Lead sustainability efforts and collaborate with architects, engineers, and construction teams to integrate sustainable measures into building design and construction
Ensure compliance with green building certification requirements, such as LEED, WELL, and BREEAM
Manage and coordinate sustainability initiatives across multiple building and masterplan projects, including energy audits, waste management, and water conservation
Conduct life-cycle assessments and cost-benefit analysis of sustainability measures to inform decision-making and project planning
Provide technical expertise on sustainable building design and construction to clients and project teams
Stay up-to-date with industry developments and trends related to sustainable building practices and certification programs
Develop and maintain relationships with green building certification organizations, local governments, and other stakeholders
Prepare documentation related to green building certification and sustainability initiatives

Requirements:

Master's degree in engineering, Architecture, Environmental Science, or related field
Minimum of 6+ years of experience in building sustainability engineering or related field
Strong knowledge of green building certification programs, such as LEED, WELL, and BREEAM
Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret building data
Experience with sustainability audits and compliance requirements
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Proficiency in energy modeling software, such as eQUEST, EnergyPlus, or IESVE
Familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit, or other building design software is a plus

Equal Opportunity Statement: While we carefully review all applications, only candidates meeting the specified requirements will be contacted for further consideration. We appreciate your understanding and thank all applicants for their interest.

Sustainability Consultant - Green Building Specialized