Careers
Join Us in Shaping a Better Future
For over 50 years, we’ve been on a mission to make buildings and communities more sustainable, accessible, healthy, and resilient. It’s what drives us day in and day out. It’s this commitment that drives our team’s work every day. Through our five company principles, we empower our people to go beyond industry standards, confront new challenges, and continue to transform the built environment.
Be Visionary
Lead the industry forward.
Take Ownership
Pursue opportunities for building lasting success.
Think Holistically
Collaborate to optimize whole building and community solutions.
Foster Comradery
Engage with one another to build community.
Improve the Built Environment
Impact the world in positive and meaningful ways.
Working at SWA
Inspire
We offer guidance, advocacy, and hands-on support to help contractors, developers, designers, and beyond champion sustainability, accessibility, and inclusivity in their work.
Our research projects shape the policies, energy codes, standards, building certification programs, and best practices used industry-wide.
Collaborate
Our greatest strength is our people. At SWA, we value openness, collaboration, and respect at every level of our organization so that all voices are heard.
We come together to help our partners design buildings today that will withstand the challenges of tomorrow.
Advocate
SWA consultants are the voices for communities and the planet. We champion what is best for building occupants and neighborhoods, and we advocate for practices that are less energy- and carbon-intensive.
The end result is a built environment that is resilient against climate change, keeps people healthy and safe, and is accessible to all.
Lead
We are a leading voice in the built environment, proactively collaborating with government, industry, and private sectors on high-impact projects.
As an employee-owned company, we have the autonomy to prioritize our clients, shape our future, and make a meaningful impact on some of the world’s most pressing challenges.
Hiring Process
Your Journey Starts Here
Apply
Ready to take the first step? Our online application takes a few minutes to complete. Whether you have a specific position in mind or want to explore all our opportunities, we’d like to learn more about you.
Connect & Explore
If we think there’s a potential match, we’ll invite you to connect with our team. It’ll start with a chat with someone from our talent acquisition team who will guide you through the rest of the process. It’s all about getting to know each other and finding the right fit.
Welcome Aboard
Once we’ve found our match, we’ll take care of the rest. You’ll receive an official offer to join our team which will prompt your onboarding journey.
Setting You Up for Success
To ensure you’re prepared, we’ll have everything ready for you on Day 1—from your laptop and login credentials to SWA garb, if needed for field work. Expect some training invites to dive deeper into our company. We’re here to support you every step of the way.
Career Paths
Grow with us
Internships
SWA periodically hires interns for the summer, and at various stages throughout the year, if there is an opportunity. Want to spend your summer working on projects that make a difference? Here, you’ll dive into actual projects, and work with real challenges. Every project we do has one goal: to create a more sustainable future.
What We Look For: Undergraduate interns must be currently enrolled in a college or university and be graduating in the Spring/Summer semester of the current year. Our internships are also open to graduate applicants.
Employment
Your journey with us starts wherever you are. Starting out? We’ll help you build core skills and find your strengths. As you advance to more mid-level and senior roles, we’ll work together to shape your path. Think of it as a partnership: you bring your ambitions and interests; we provide the opportunities and support to help you succeed at every level.
Training
We developed a comprehensive onboarding training for new hires, we provide practical, technical, and position-based training that includes project management training, supervisor training, and company process training. All employees have access to online learning paths, courses, and videos to supplement their skills in the areas of business, technology, and creativity.
Employee Stories
Alex Guerrieri
Sustainability Consultant
Alex shares insights about his work, his goals, and his vision for the future of his role.
Gayathri Vijayakumar
Principal Mechanical Engineer
Gayathri shares how her work at SWA has enabled her to influence code requirements, leading to more energy-efficient buildings.
Victoria Lanteigne
Principal of Research
Luis Aragon
Senior Building Systems Engineer
Listen In
What’s it really like to work in the sustainability and accessibility fields and consult on some of the biggest projects in the world? Our Buildings + Beyond podcast team caught up with SWA employees to hear about their career paths and their day-to-day jobs.
We Invest in Our People
Our company policies and benefits are designed to meet the diverse needs of our team.
Health and Wellness Benefits
Financial Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Company paid short- and long-term disability
- Company paid life insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
- Paid time off / holidays
- Paid family leave
- Employee assistance program
- Monthly points for employee well-being and lifestyle benefits
- Competitive salary and pay equity program
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- Professional development for career advancement
- Commuter benefits for transit and parking
- Employee ownership opportunities
Job Openings at SWA
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