Job Position Title: Sustainable Design Specialist with 2-5 Years Experience
Agency/firm: The Miller Hull Partnership, LLP
Job Description: Who We Are
The Miller Hull Partnership designs projects of consequence that celebrate the power of people and their natural surroundings. Our legacy of environmentally responsible buildings is inspired by the efficiency and elegance of passive systems and regional materials. We leverage the openness and flexibility of modernist form to celebrate connections inside and out.
With two studios bookending the West Coast in Seattle and San Diego, our work spans a wide range of project types including houses and cabins, mixed-use multifamily developments, corporate office buildings and towers, laboratories, K-12 schools, higher education buildings, city halls, community centers, libraries, fire stations, airports, international border crossings, and embassies.
What You'll Do
As a team member with us your responsibilities will include…
Leading and supporting project documentation and coordination for sustainability certifications, including LEED, Living Future programs and more, across multiple office locations.
Interpret and apply relevant codes and policies, including CALGreen, Title 24, California Energy Code, and the Buy Clean California Act.
Reviewing and analyze architectural drawings, specifications, and project manuals to ensure alignment with sustainability objectives.
Performing building performance analyses, including energy modeling, daylighting studies, and Whole Building Life Cycle Assessments (WBLCA).
Utilizing sustainability analysis tools such as Climate Studio, Insight, Tally LCA, and EC3 to inform design decisions.
Developing data-driven insights using visualization tools like Tableau, Bluebeam, and Adobe Creative Suite.
Providing expertise in key sustainability focus areas such as energy modeling, building performance simulation, regenerative site design, biodiversity, resilience, and daylighting.
Facilitating internal and client-facing workshops to communicate sustainability strategies and outcomes.
Qualification/Candidate Requirements: Who We Seek
We are looking for a sustainability professional based in our San Diego (OR) Seattle Studio who has…
A professional degree in Architecture, Engineering, Sustainable Design, or a related field.
2-5 years of relevant post-graduate experience in sustainable design or building performance.
A strong understanding of sustainable design frameworks, building systems, and performance metrics.
Experience with LEED certification processes, sustainability documentation, data management, sustainability modeling and analysis tools.
A deep curiosity about sustainability's relationship to broader issues, a passion for continuous learning, and a commitment to pushing new design frontiers at the intersection of social equity and environmental sustainability.
Credentials: LEED AP with specialty, LFA, WELL, or similar are strongly encouraged.
What We Offer
We intentionally foster a rich, engaging studio environment where team members enjoy…
A minimum of 132 hours of paid time off annually, which increases commensurately with experience level and tenure.
80 paid holiday hours per year (10 flexible holiday days)
Fully paid top quality medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees; subsidized 25% dependent coverage.
401(k) retirement plan with 5% matching and annual profit-sharing contributions.
Fully paid regional transit pass.
Flexible spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and parking expenses.
Fully paid long-term disability, accidental death & dismemberment and life insurance coverage.
16 hours per year paid time to spend volunteering in your community.
24 hours per year paid time to engage in professional development activities and an associated $500 stipend to cover course or conference registration fees.
Reimbursement for architectural registration exams.
Fully paid AIA or other professional membership.
Weekly paid Design Panel time where the whole office gets together to discuss project work.
Annual holiday party, annual retreat, and lots of informal happy hours.
The base annual salary range for this position is between $69,000 and $90,000 and does not include the value of bonuses, profit-sharing, and other benefits noted above.
We greatly value our culture of collaboration and mentorship and have established minimum required core hours for our entire team to be in-person together in our two studios. Remote work options are available outside of these core hours.
How to Apply
All materials must be submitted through our Paylocity portal link. Please note the following as you complete your application.
Answer all application questions completely and concisely.
Attach a cover letter introducing yourself and outlining your interest in the position.
Attach a resume outlining your relevant education, experience, and accomplishments.
Attach (or provide a link to) a portfolio that clearly demonstrates your past work and its relevance to this position. We appreciate seeing examples of both analog and digital craft.
Attachments cannot exceed 10 MB in size.
All applications will be held in the strictest confidence.
No expenses related to submittal, interview, or relocation will be reimbursed by Miller Hull.
Only qualified candidates will be contacted for further information and potential interviews.
Applications must be submitted no later than Sunday May 3rd, 2026, but may be considered on a rolling basis.
What to Know
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate as the working environment is open and has no doors or cubicles.
Equal Opportunity
We are committed to the principle of equal opportunity for all applicants and employees.
We value diversity and recognize that people with different backgrounds, cultures, skills, and experiences bring new ideas and perspectives that benefit all. We embrace differences and strive to listen to and meet the changing needs of the workforce and surrounding communities in which we do business.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected characteristics.
If you need accommodation to respond to this ad, please call or send a message to (206) 682-6837.
Firm Size: Large (50+)
Salary Range: $69,000-$90,000
How to Apply: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/4023313/The-Miller-Hull-Partnership-LLP/Sustainable-Design-Specialist-with-2-5-Years-Experience
Your website: http://millerhull.com
Key Contact & Title: Alexa Burke, HR, careers@millerhull.com
