Building Performance Specialist

Posted Monday, April 13

Organization

OPN Architects

Location

Minneapolis

Salary / Compensation

Transparence Law not Applicable

Description

OPN is a 100+ person, award-winning architectural firm with multiple studios serving the greater Midwest. Our open studio environment nurtures excellence and rewards professional growth.

We are currently seeking a Building Performance Specialist to join our dynamic team in any of our 5 studios. The ideal candidate will have an architectural degree and 3+ years’ experience. Our open studio environment and collaborative approach to architecture requires that you work well with others and consistently build strong relationships with teammates and clients. The right person for our studio will have expertise in sustainable high-performance design. The specialist will work closely with the Performance Director and project teams across all studios to support integration of high-performance design strategies into projects. The specialist will be responsible for a variety of analyses and research, including but not limited to embodied carbon, whole-building life cycle assessments, daylight analyses, sustainable material reviews and specifications, envelope performance, and AIA 2030 reporting.

A professional degree, experience and a strong portfolio is required. Industry sustainability accreditations are preferred (LEED, WELL, ILFI, etc.) as well as working knowledge with building performance simulation software/platforms, including Rhino with Climate Studio & Grasshopper and Whole-Building LCA software, such as OneClick LCA and/or Tally. We are looking for the right fit. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience.

Qualified candidates should complete our online application at www.opnarchitects.com/careers. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Contact

Jen Wasek
3193636018
jwasek@opnarchitects.com