Energy Design Lead

Company

West Work

Location

103 Terrace Street, Boston, MA

Summary

The Energy Designer will work on both residential renovation and new construction projects. Renovation work, including deep energy retrofits, will involve evaluating existing building performance, designing and documenting high-performance assemblies, and analyzing simulated outcomes using energy modeling software. Occupant health, durability, and adaptive reuse are central to West Work’s mission. Energy Designers work closely with Project Managers and design teams to integrate sustainability strategies into projects from feasibility through construction. On new construction projects, the Energy Designer may conduct and lead Passive House feasibility studies and support or lead Phius project registration and certification. Familiarity with Mass Save incentive pathways is desirable.

Our current energy design portfolio emphasizes multifamily housing, with opportunities to work on civic and higher education buildings.

Responsibilities

The Energy Design Lead will:

• Provide guidance on energy code compliance pathways for multifamily buildings
• Develop and assist with decarbonization studies, including historic utility data analysis and benchmarking
• Develop and document building envelope and energy strategies
• Communicate with clients, collaborators, and consultants in a clear and confident way
• Be capable of leading Passive House, Enterprise Green Communities, or LEED certifications independently and collaboratively
• Manage Mass Save reimbursement documentation
• Evaluate and recommend material selections for performance, durability, and embodied carbon goals
• Support grant and funder applications
• Participate in construction administration related to sustainability objectives
• Work comfortably between architectural design and technical analysis
• Write decarbonization and energy model reports with recommendations
• Review and redline design team drawing documentation for best building science practices
• Assist design teams by drafting building envelope details in Revit

This role requires both technical competence and design sensibility—balancing performance targets with architectural clarity and constructability.

Qualifications

• Professional or Master’s Degree in Architecture (NAAB-accredited) or Professional Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 5–8 years of relevant experience in architecture, building science, or sustainability consulting preferred
• Certified Passive House Consultant (CPHC), or willingness to complete certification within 6 months of joining
• Working knowledge of:
  • Energy modeling software such as WUFI Passive, WUFI Pro, THERM, and others
  • SketchUp Pro
  • Revit
  • AutoCAD
  • Rhino
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Microsoft Excel
• Basic technical competency in architectural and mechanical systems
  

Bonus Qualifications

• Working knowledge of:
  • eQuest
  • EC3 Tool
  • Tally
• Certifications such as:
  • LEED
  • WELL
  • CPHC
  • IFLI Living Future Accreditation
    

What We Offer

$85,000 – $105,000 per year (base salary)

Compensation will be commensurate with experience, certifications, and technical expertise.

• Full health, dental, vision coverage
• Direct involvement in meaningful, sustainability-focused projects
• Exposure to all aspects of practice, from marketing to delivery in a collaborative studio environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education support

To Apply

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and work samples (if applicable) to:

[email protected]

West Work is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.