Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Sustainability Engineer to join our team. In this role you will get to contribute to the sustainability strategies for the delivery of challenging high-quality infrastructure and masterplan projects.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Provide qualified technical sustainability support for Projects to enable achievement of sustainability goals and targets.
• Develop and implement sustainability strategies and frameworks for the project in alignment with Estidama (Pearl Rating System) or other green building certification requirements.
• Assist with all aspects of registration to enable projects to obtain required licenses / permits/ approvals from authorities or certifying bodies (e.g. EAD, DMT, GORD, MME etc.)
• Ensure that the project complies with Estidama requirements, including achieving the targeted Pearl Rating
• Collaborate with design consultants, architects, and engineers to incorporate sustainable solutions into the project.
• Oversee the implementation of sustainable site practices, such as erosion control, biodiversity preservation, and sustainable landscaping.
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• Review deliverables prepared by consultants and contractors for accuracy and quality.
• Prepare RFPs to appoint the most suitable sub-consultants for any given project.
• Respond to RFIs and other technical queries and coordinate with stakeholders to obtain information as required.
• Conduct design and construction sustainability audits and site inspections and monitor implementation of corrective actions.
• Coordinate and participate in meetings with Client, environmental agencies, consultants and contractors.

• Project Planning
  • Guide project teams during planning, design development, tendering and construction supervision to enable achievement of projects sustainability and environmental goals.
  • Oversee the successful achievement of sustainability and environmental scope during construction supervision.
  • Prepare scopes of work, task orders, and conduct evaluations for procurement of sustainability and environmental sub-consultants.
  • Monitor the performance of sub-consultants.
• Corporate Support 
  • Assist with development and administration of process / performance improvement tools for Projects and Facilities
  • Participate in regional meetings
  • Assist with coordination and delivery of training and awareness activities

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree or above in sustainability, architecture, engineering, planning, or related natural sciences field.
• At least 10+ years of experience in sustainability and green building role, particularly in achieving Estidama Pearl Ratings enabling building infrastructure Projects to successfully achieve authorities’ approvals and sustainability certifications.
• Documented participation in the preparation of a third-party sustainability certification application (e.g., LEED, Envision, Estidama), including at least two (2) completed, certified projects.
• Accredited in one or more sustainability rating systems (LEED AP, Envision, BREEAM, Green Roads, GSAS, Estidama PQP, etc.).
• Knowledgeable on the latest trends in the sustainability and environmental field, ESG and finding ways to implement them synergistically.
• Extensive experience in Estidama guidelines, local environmental regulations, and familiarity with international sustainability standards (e.g., LEED, BREEAM).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in the English language.
• Experience in coordinating with diverse individuals and teams including client, consultant, contractor, design, and construction members to enable achievement of project sustainability objectives and targets Project management and client interface experience.

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