Principal Consultant, Life Cycle Assessment & Decarbonization

Description

• Communicate actionable information to clients through reports, presentations, and workshops;
• Perform a variety of other technical analyses, including techno-economic assessments, tangent climate and carbon-related project assessments and advisement, sustainability program support, data management and methodologies, and QA/QC;
• Maintain high visibility in the marketplace through regular client contact, participation in client-based professional organizations, and attendance and presentations at industry events;
• Guide LCAs through external third-party critical review process;
• Serve in a leadership role for the company culture and values across the organization.
• Assist in recruiting and training additional staff; and
• Develop ISO 14040/44-compliant LCA models and study reports;
• Business development, project management and technical lead for life cycle assessment and carbon quantification projects relating to incentive and regulatory programs;
• Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed.
• Act as a senior technical consultant and strategist providing expertise and leadership in the form of project management, project technical consultant, regulatory subject matter expert, or senior QA/QC reviewer on climate change-related projects;
• Work closely with staff in other offices;
• Manage projects and staff, including providing technical leadership and oversight, risk management, and mentoring;
• Serve as a subject matter expert on the development, implementation, and execution of life cycle assessment (LCA) strategies, approaches, models, and methodologies for regulatory applications (e.g., low carbon fuel standard (LCFS) and US EPA renewable fuel standard (RFS) carbon intensity and pathways), international and voluntary frameworks, and environmental product declarations (EPD);

Requirements

• Fieldwork: For this position, approximately 5%
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)
• Overnight travel: Typically, approximately 10%
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proven experience in client relationship management, sales, and business development
• Expert knowledge and application of the Argonne National Laboratory GREET model and state-specific versions, as well as experience with other commercial LCA software (e.g., SimaPro, openLCA, and GaBi);
• Regional visibility through involvement in professional associations or trade organizations. (preferred)
• CARB-accredited LCFS lead verifier or similar. (preferred)
• At least 10 years of professional and project management experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
• Understand technical client needs and provide sustainable solutions that are practical and consider the costs and benefits of carbon management and GHG strategies and options;
• Professional registration (i.e., P.E.). (preferred)
• Prior experience in LCA and carbon footprinting.
• Knowledge of industry standards and frameworks including Greenhouse Gas Protocol, ISO 14067, SBTi, TCFD, and CDP.
• Ability to apply LCA results within relevant climate regulations to identify value-creation opportunities.
• Extensive knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, and high-level modeling tools.
• Advanced degree in engineering. (preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in environmental, mechanical or chemical engineering or a similar engineering discipline. (required)
• Experience working with LCA verification agencies.
• Experience performing LCA assessments and reporting, including knowledge of current tools and trends.
• Life Cycle Assessment Certified Professional (LCACP). (preferred)
• Strong data management and computational skills.

Benefits

• Training: We offer professional development opportunities, such as technical conferences, in-house seminars, webinars, and mentoring, which allows our professionals to build the technical and business skills necessary to become successful consultants.
• Minimum Salary: $133,820/year/ Maximum Salary: $187,350/year (Denver, CO, Chicago, IL)
• Minimum Salary: $140,195/year/ Maximum Salary: $196,275/year (San Diego, CA, Costa Mesa, CA, Seattle, WA)
• Minimum Salary: $146,565/year / Maximum Salary: $205,190/year (San Francisco, CA, Acton, MA)

Training + Development

Interview process

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