Director, Product Development - Mechanical Engineer

The International WELL Building Institute® (IWBI) is a public benefit corporation whose mission is to improve human health and wellbeing through the built environment. Public benefit corporations like IWBI are an emerging U.S. structure for corporations committed to balancing public benefits with profitability – harnessing the power of private capital for greater good. IWBI administers the WELL Building Standard® (WELL) – a performance-based system for measuring, certifying, and monitoring features of buildings that impact the health and wellbeing of the people who live, work, and learn in them. Fulfilling the vision of IWBI Founder Paul Scialla, IWBI has a pioneering altruistic capitalism model that will address social responsibility and demonstrate a sustainable model for philanthropy. IWBI has committed to direct 51 percent of net profits received from WELL Certification project fees toward charitable contributions and impact investment focused on health, wellness, and the built environment. IWBI was established by Delos in 2013 pursuant to a Clinton Global Initiative commitment to improve the way people live by developing spaces that enhance occupant health and quality of life by sharing the WELL Building Standard globally. WELLcertified.com

Position Summary:  The International WELL Building Institute is looking for an individual with a strong interest in health and wellness in the built environment, expertise in HVAC or other mechanical systems, and a passion for collaborating and driving change.  This position will report to the Vice President and be joining an interdisciplinary effort in collaboration with other researchers, project managers, and medical and business professionals. Although part of the IWBI Product Development team, the individual will have considerable communication/ collaboration with the Technical Programs and Support and the GBCI WELL teams.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough literature or technical reviews on methodologies on improving human health and well-being through building ventilation and air quality management
• Evaluate industry feedback for development of WELL v1 and pilot programs and provide original insight on this topic
• Participate in determinations of WELL Building Standard interpretations as an air quality and/or thermal comfort Subject Matter Expert (SME) alongside Technical Programs and Support
• Evaluate international codes, standards and global green building rating systems to determine equivalencies 

Candidate Profile & Prerequisites:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, Building Sciences)
• 3+ years professional experience working at a design engineering, architecture, sustainability consulting or other relevant firm
• LEED Accredited Professional or EIT
• Knowledge of building systems and basic infrastructure
• Demonstrated experience with sustainable building design process
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills: articulate, assertive and confident
• Detail-oriented: Strong sense of commitment, a willingness to learn more and a desire to work in a dynamic, deadline driven team environment

Candidate Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, Environmental Sciences)
• PE or registered architect
• WELL Accredited Professional
• Demonstrated experience in the administration of the LEED certification process
• Experience presenting at conferences, summits and forums

Compensation:  Salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with prior experience.  A comprehensive benefits package is included for full-time employees.    

Applicants are selected based upon their qualifications for this position and without regard to the applicant’s race, color, ethnic or national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital or partnership status, citizenship or alienage status, veteran status, whether children are, may be or would be residing with a person, or any other characteristic protected by law.