At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
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Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.
We believe architecture is more than designing buildings, it's about providing solutions to societal challenges and creating stronger, more vibrant communities. As part of our Architecture practice at HDR, you'll contribute to the design and delivery of spaces and experiences that advance community well-being around the world. From healing environments and learning spaces to research labs and civic landmarks and infrastructure, your work will directly influence how individuals experience the world around them. We bring together architects, planners, designers, and technical experts to solve complex design challenges with creativity, curiosity, and collaboration. From championing design excellence with an emphasis on resilience and sustainability to pioneering innovative building technologies, your contributions will leave a lasting impact on the built environment. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to drive meaningful change and help define the future of our communities. The Sustainability Analyst will provide environmental analysis on a variety of projects related to the built environment. Responsibilities include conceptual energy modeling, embodied carbon and environmental analysis for planning, architecture, interiors and consulting projects that may result in third party sustainable certification. As a sustainable design expert, this individual will be tasked with working alongside architects, designers, and engineers to analyze and integrate high performance strategies into design. This individual will also develop documents for third-party certifications, such as LEED, Fitwell, WELL, etc. Project Analytics and Guidance
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Support Sustainable Design analysis, including Whole Building Life Cycle Assessment, Daylighting, Glare and Thermal Comfort studies, and conceptual Energy Modeling. -
Guide and advise design teams on projects, providing high performance design input and analysis to ensure consistent and high-quality design throughout the studio. -
Support LEED Project Administration and compliance reporting. -
Assist in the preparation and delivery of sustainable design presentations to clients and drive consultant work to achieve design goals.
Preferred Qualifications
- 3+ years in environmental analysis experience
- Experience with early energy and daylight modeling software: Climate Studio, DIVA, Radiance, DAYSIM, CoveTool, Equest, Energy Plus.
- Experience with embodied carbon analysis and whole building life cycle assessment using the following tools: OneClick LCA, EC3, Tally, etc
- LEED Accredited Professional with specialty designation preferred
- Active tracking for Registered Architect or Professional Engineer licensure preferred but not required
Skills and Competencies:
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equired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Interior Design. Planning or closely related field
- A minimum of 3 years of architecture, interior design, planning or engineering experience
- Knowledge of sustainability, building science, integrated design and third party rating system guidelines (e.g., LEED, Envision)
- Knowledge of certification standards (LEED, BREEM, LBC etc) and application to projects across all HDR Business Groups
- Proven ability to prioritize oneself and the work of others in order to meet deadlines and provide high quality service to clients
- Self-starter with the ability to act in a proactive manner to execute job responsibilities
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
- Excellent writing, grammar, punctuation, spelling and proofreading skills
- Energetic, outgoing personality to inspire project teams
- Ability to work unscheduled overtime as needed
- Demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects annually, execute projects work plans and deliverables assigned to them
- Proficiency in the basic technical skills of the following computer skills: MS Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook and Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator)
- Some travel will be necessary
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.
We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position is $71,000 - $92,000 and depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.)
Primary Location
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United States-California-Los Angeles
Industry
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Architecture
Schedule
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Full-time
Employee Status
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Regular
BusinessClass
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Sustainability and Resiliency
Job Posting
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Jun 19, 2026 |
HDR, Inc.
life insurance, parental leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement
Jun 19, 2026