Sustainability Specialist (Built Environment)
We are seeking a motivated Sustainability Specialist with expertise in the Built Environment who can contribute to both the development of our Climate4Buildings platform and provide adjacent consultant services. As we are a startup, roles and responsibilities can change frequently, with every team member expected to "flex" their role as needed to help fulfill the needs of our team at any given moment. That said, we are generally looking for someone who can. Full‑time, indefinite contract, with adaptable home/office work policy, based in Barcelona, Spain.
Responsibilities

Work closely with the Project Lead to provide technical direction to the Software Developer(s) and review their work.
Research and provide direction regarding the implementation of future climate predictions (Business and Usual; Paris Aligned; Emissions Peak in 2040; other) in our platform. Provide direction in developing this data into a format which is digestible and usable by designers.
Help to develop libraries of sustainable design suggestions and rules‑of‑thumb.




Develop methodologies for providing early‑phase design advice related to embodied and operational carbon.
Suggest and develop studies validating the reduction in operational carbon use as related to building siting and orientation.
Develop and complete algorithmic shoe‑box modelling of buildings in varying climate zones.
Help to develop an approach to providing design suggestions as related to climate risks such as flooding, hurricanes, typhoons, wildfires, etc.
Develop relationships with educational institutions and researchers to remain as up‐to‑date as possible on climate science and associated building design methodologies and technologies.

Requirements

A degree in Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, Sustainability Engineering, or related field.
Experience with full Life Cycle Analysis and use of EPDs.
Familiarity with passive design principles and passive house construction techniq

📌 Sustainability Specialist (Barcelona)
🏢 Embraceideas
📍 Barcelona