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About the Role

Etqan Training is seeking a Green Building & LEED Specialist to join our team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role involves leading sustainable building design, managing LEED certification processes, and integrating smart building technologies for projects across Saudi Arabia and the GCC region. The specialist will serve as the primary technical authority, offering expert guidance on green building standards, energy performance optimization, and intelligent building systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage LEED certification processes for various projects, ensuring full compliance with all requirements.
• Analyze energy simulation outputs to identify and recommend optimization measures for building envelopes, HVAC systems, and lighting to achieve cost savings and higher LEED point allocations.
• Evaluate and recommend smart building technology solutions, such as demand response, predictive maintenance, and occupancy-based controls, ensuring alignment with project scope and budget constraints.
• Provide in-depth expertise and technical guidance on sustainable building design principles and best practices for building maintenance.
• Conduct comprehensive energy modeling and performance analysis to assess building efficiency and identify areas for improvement.
• Support organizations in ensuring compliance with relevant sustainability standards and regulations pertaining to buildings.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Architecture, with a specialization in environmental, sustainability, or energy fields, or an equivalent qualification.
• A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in green building design, LEED project management, or sustainable infrastructure consulting.
• Mandatory LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP) certification.
• Demonstrated experience in smart building management.
• Familiarity with environmental management and carbon accounting standards such as ISO 14001 (EMS), ISO 14064 (GHG accounting), GRI, or equivalent is considered an asset.
• Proficiency in building energy modeling using software like EnergyPlus, eQUEST, or equivalent is an asset.

Required Skills

• Green Building principles and practices
• LEED Certification processes and management
• Smart Building Integration
• Energy Performance analysis and optimization
• Intelligent Building Systems
• Sustainable Building Design
• Building Energy Modeling
• Knowledge of Sustainability Standards and Regulations
• Smart Building Management

Work Environment and Contract Details

This is a contract position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role requires 5-10 years of relevant experience.