Job description
If you think your skills, experience and aspirations make you a good match for this position, we encourage you to apply. If you think your skills, experience and aspirations make you a good match for this position, we encourage you to apply. This position may be filled anywhere in the United States, but preference may be given to candidates that can work in the Chicago, IL, Arlington, VA, Buffalo, NY, New York, NY or St. Louis, MO offices.
ABOUT THE ROLE
You will be a member of our multi-disciplinary sustainability team, collaborating with design and technical leadership as an integral part of project teams across the firm.
HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Perform building performance analysis and produce graphical representations of results for communication with our multi-disciplinary teams across multiple markets and office locations.
- Develop visually appealing graphical representation of building energy consumption, thermal envelope performance, daylighting, glare, thermal comfort, renewable energy analysis, climate analysis, massing, orientation and other performance metrics for project pursuits and active design work.
- Develop detailed energy and daylighting analyses to complement early design simulations and feedback.
- Manage the documentation for LEED energy credits, energy code compliance reports and other performance rating systems.
- Research performance modeling methodologies, workflows, and software to improve how the firm delivers high-performance design solutions.
- Provide client and project team leadership for multiple projects.
- Serves as a subject matter expert to internal and external clients.
- Develop research, case studies and white papers to present findings and recommendations.
- Assist in the production of narratives, approaches, and fees for project proposals.
- May perform related duties as required.
HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED
- Bachelor degree in related field required.
- A minimum of 4 years of related experience required.
- LEED, CPHC\D, BEMP or similar certification is strongly desired. Professional Engineer or Registered Architect is a plus.
- Must be able to assist with data analysis, energy modeling, and visualization tools, and be familiar with A/E/C industry trends related to high performance buildings.
- Experience with net-zero energy buildings and advanced metering technologies is preferred.
- Experience with a broad range of building typologies, including but not limited to healthcare, laboratory, office and educational facilities is preferred.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills as well as interpersonal skills are essential.
- Experience with EnergyPlus/Openstudio, required. Other experience in other building energy modeling software such as IES-VE, eQuest, a plus.
- Must have familiarity with ASHRAE Standard 90.1, ASHRAE Standard 62.1, LEED Reference Guides, California Title 24, IECC, and other energy related codes.
- Familiarity in computational design and programming languages such as Grasshopper, Python, or C# strongly desired.
- Experience in Climate Studio and Ladybug tools strongly desired.
- Familiarity in data visualization tools such as PowerBI and R strongly desired.
- Proficiency with BIM applications a plus.
The salary range for this position is $61,400 to $76,700 annually. This salary range is the range we believe is the anticipated range of possible base compensation at the timing of the posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the anticipated salary range for the position. Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses. We offer a full benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage and flexible spending account options and voluntary insurances. We have paid time off, flex-time schedules, remote work options and a 401k plan and employee perk programs. For a general overview of our benefits, please visit our careers page at https://www.cannondesign.com/careers/benefits. Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level.
ABOUT OUR FIRM
CannonDesign is a design practice where strategy, experience, architecture, engineering, and social impact converge. We don’t just dream up solutions — we create and bring them to life in ways to solve some of the biggest challenges facing our clients and the society. At the heart of everything we do is Living-Centered Design, a bold commitment to using our talents to not just improve the world but to truly reshape it for the better. It’s more than a philosophy — it’s who we are, and it drives us to make a meaningful, lasting difference every day.
ABOUT WORKING HERE
- We are relentless in our pursuit of client adoration (not simply satisfaction). Consistent delivery of the best service is what we are about.
- We are committed to ensuring our practice is equitable for all employees, representative of the communities around us – and focused on the future of design. We advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts through the leadership of our DEI Council, Employee Resource Groups and other community advocacy initiatives.
- We’re about communication and transparency here. If you want to talk to someone about an idea you have, or a challenge that needs addressing, we’re ready for you.
Please note that candidates can only apply to our positions on our company Careers site. It’s not uncommon for scammers to create positions that look legitimate on other sites; never enter your information or apply for CannonDesign positions on any platform. Should an issue arise that you feel we should be aware of, please contact us. Please provide your resume and portfolio when applying.
As a condition of employment, all employees are expected to complete mandatory training, including compliance training, within required timeframes and adhere to our internal policies and our Code of Conduct.
CannonDesign is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CannonDesign is committed to maintaining a work environment that is free from any and all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. It is therefore the firm’s policy to prohibit discrimination and harassment against any applicant, CannonDesign employee, vendor, contractor, or client on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law. It is also CannonDesign’s policy to prohibit any and all forms of retaliation against any individual who has complained of harassing or discriminatory conduct, or participated in a firm or agency investigation into such complaints.
