Sustainability Specialist - Construction

What to Know: Steven Winter Associates, Inc. (SWA) is a proud employee-owned firm that’s been transforming the built environment for over 50 years. Our mission is to make buildings and communities more sustainable, energy efficient, accessible, healthy, and resilient. Working with architects, engineers, developers, owners, and managers, our team of consultants is always pushing boundaries, collaborating, and problem-solving to deliver solutions that benefit people and the planet.

Join us and become part of a company where your work helps shape a better future, and where your voice matters. For further information on Steven Winter Associates, Inc., please visit http://www.swinter.com.

Work Authorization: No visa sponsorship is available for this role.

Why this Role Matters: At Steven Winter Associates (SWA), we’re committed to creating healthier, low-carbon buildings, and we’re looking for a Sustainability Specialist to join our Sustainable Building Services team in Somerville, MA.

In this role, you’ll work hands-on with residential buildings, inspecting, testing, and guiding teams to meet their sustainability goals. You’ll translate complex building science into clear guidance, review plans and specs for performance improvements, and support certifications like ENERGY STAR, Passive House, and LEED.

The proposed annual salary for this position is $65,000 - $72,000 based on a 40-hour work schedule. The final salary may vary depending on confirmed job-related skills and experience.

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Onsite construction experience.

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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: This role requires frequent movement through active construction sites, including climbing stairs and ladders, bending, reaching, and carrying. The employee may be required to lift or move equipment up to 40 pounds. A valid and clean U.S. driving license is required.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job the employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to type, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand. There will be frequent days on construction sites which can be physically demanding.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Occasional overnight travel may be required, along with frequent local day travel. Initial travel between corporate offices may be required for training purposes. Must be able to operate a vehicle in dense urban environments and use public transportation.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: This role requires work on jobsites approximately 50% of the time. Recent hires may be required to work in-office five days per week during onboarding, with potential for a flexible schedule after necessary training and supervisor approval; all team members are expected in the office at least three days per week, with flexibility based on job duties and site work.

BENEFITS & PERKS: SWA invests in our people, and we’ve designed a benefits package tailored to meet the needs of our team to include medical, dental, vision, 401k (with match), commuter benefits, etc.

COMPANY PRINCIPLES: Be visionary. Foster camaraderie. Take ownership. Think holistically. Improve the built environment.

SWA is an Equal Opportunity Employer – all qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, or marital status.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI): SWA is a workplace where we are aware of and welcoming of the ways in which we are all diverse as evidenced by a culture of listening and understanding. We endeavor to create a workplace where people feel empowered to act; a safe place where people are open to discussing different views; ongoing education opportunities around diversity, equity, and inclusion; and to build a culture of belonging and accountability.