Sustainable Design Specialist with 5-10 Years Experience at The Miller Hull Partnership LLP

San Diego, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jun, 26

Salary

115000.0

Posted On

26 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sustainable Design Strategies, LEED Certification, Building Performance Analysis, Energy Modeling, Daylighting Studies, Whole Building Life Cycle Assessments, Sustainability Codes Interpretation, CALGreen Compliance, Title 24 Compliance, California Energy Code Compliance, Buy Clean California Act Compliance, Tool Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Mentoring, Project Delivery Integration, Sustainable Building Systems

Industry

Architecture and Planning

Description

Description Who We Are The Miller Hull Partnership designs projects of consequence that celebrate the power of people and their natural surroundings. Our legacy of environmentally responsible buildings is inspired by the efficiency and elegance of passive systems and regional materials. We leverage the openness and flexibility of modernist form to celebrate connections inside and out. With two studios bookending the West Coast in Seattle and San Diego, our work spans a wide range of project types including houses and cabins, mixed-use multifamily developments, corporate office buildings and towers, laboratories, K-12 schools, higher education buildings, city halls, community centers, libraries, fire stations, airports, international border crossings, and embassies. Who We Seek We are looking for a sustainability professional based in our San Diego Studio who has… A professional degree in Architecture, Engineering, Sustainable Design, or a related field. 5-10 years of relevant post-graduate experience in sustainable design or building performance. Proven experience delivering LEED-certified or similar rating system projects. Experience with alternative project delivery methods is a plus. Strong knowledge of sustainable building systems, including energy-efficient mechanical systems and water reuse strategies. Demonstrated ability to perform both quantitative and qualitative building performance analysis. Proficiency in sustainability modeling and analysis tools. Experience supervising or mentoring sustainability staff. Credentials: LEED AP with specialty, LFA, WELL, or similar are strongly encouraged. What You'll Do As a team member with us your responsibilities will include… Leading and managing sustainable design strategies as a core member of project teams from early concept through construction administration and post-occupancy. Integrating sustainability goals into all phases of project delivery, including alternative delivery methods such as Progressive Design-Build. Overseeing and delivering LEED-certified projects across multiple building typologies, with additional experience in Living Future, Fitwel, WELL, Envision, or similar frameworks considered a plus. Appling and interpreting sustainability-related codes and policies, including CALGreen, Title 24, California Energy Code, and the Buy Clean California Act. Contributing to the firm’s sustainable design operations group through tool development, internal research, and staff/project support. Conducting and overseeing building performance analyses, including energy modeling, daylighting studies, and Whole Building Life Cycle Assessments (WBLCA). Producing clear, high-quality reports, presentations, and sustainability narratives for internal and client-facing deliverables. Facilitating workshops, presentations, and stakeholder engagements; may represent the firm through public speaking, conferences, or industry committees. Mentoring and supporting junior sustainability staff, fostering growth and knowledge sharing across teams. Requirements What We Offer We intentionally foster a rich, engaging studio environment where team members enjoy… A minimum of 132 hours of paid time off annually, which increases commensurately with experience level and tenure. 80 paid holiday hours per year (10 flexible holiday days) Fully paid top quality medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees; subsidized 25% dependent coverage. 401(k) retirement plan with 5% matching and annual profit-sharing contributions. Fully paid regional transit pass. Flexible spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and parking expenses. Fully paid long-term disability, accidental death & dismemberment and life insurance coverage. 16 hours per year paid time to spend volunteering in your community. 24 hours per year paid time to engage in professional development activities and an associated $500 stipend to cover course or conference registration fees. Reimbursement for architectural registration exams. Fully paid AIA or other professional membership. Weekly paid Design Panel time where the whole office gets together to discuss project work. Annual holiday party, annual retreat, and lots of informal happy hours. The base annual salary range for this position is between $90,000 and $115,000 and does not include the value of bonuses, profit-sharing, and other benefits noted above. We greatly value our culture of collaboration and mentorship and have established minimum required core hours for our entire team to be in-person together in our two studios. Remote work options are available outside of these core hours. How to Apply All materials must be submitted through this Paylocity system. Please note the following as you complete your application. Answer all application questions completely and concisely. Attach a cover letter introducing yourself and outlining your interest in the position. Attach a resume outlining your relevant education, experience, and accomplishments. Attach (or provide a link to) a portfolio that clearly demonstrates your past work and its relevance to this position. We appreciate seeing examples of both analog and digital craft, as well as a mixture of technical drawings, conceptual diagrams, and renderings. Attachments cannot exceed 10 MB in size. All applications will be held in the strictest confidence. No expenses related to submittal, interview, or relocation will be reimbursed by Miller Hull. Only qualified candidates will be contacted for further information and potential interviews. Applications must be submitted no later than Sunday May 3rd, 2026, but may be considered on a rolling basis. What to Know Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate as the working environment is open and has no doors or cubicles. Equal Opportunity We are committed to the principle of equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We value diversity and recognize that people with different backgrounds, cultures, skills, and experiences bring new ideas and perspectives that benefit all. We embrace differences and strive to listen to and meet the changing needs of the workforce and surrounding communities in which we do business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected characteristics. If you need accommodation to respond to this ad, please call or send a message to (206) 682-6837. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) Miller Hull Uses E-Verify to confirm employee's authorization to work in the U.S.: Notice of E-Verify Participation: https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf Right to Work Notice: https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RightToWorkPoster%20Eng_Es.pdf

Responsibilities

The specialist will lead and manage sustainable design strategies as a core team member from concept through construction administration, overseeing and delivering LEED-certified projects across various building types. Responsibilities also include conducting and overseeing building performance analyses like energy modeling and WBLCA, and contributing to the firm’s sustainability operations group.