Senior Consultant - Lifecycle Assessment

Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better? 

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Consultant – Life Cycle Assessment to sit in our Boston, MA, Atlanta, GA, Chicago, IL, Tampa, FL, Houston, TX or any one of our other U.S. based offices to help us grow our Lifecycle Assessment and Decarbonization Practice. You must have an entrepreneurial attitude and enthusiasm for supporting business development and technical efforts to expand Geosyntec’s market share. This position will support the creation and implementation of new strategies by providing strategic solutions to our clients' most complex problems.

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.

We invest in our people.  Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too.  We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.

To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.

• Business development, project management and technical lead for life cycle assessment and carbon quantification projects relating to incentive and regulatory programs;
• 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), non-regulatory applications, and environmental product declarations (EPD);
• 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);
• 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;
• Maintain high visibility in the marketplace through regular client contact, participation in client-based professional organizations, and attendance and presentations at industry events;
• 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;
• Develop ISO 14040/44-compliant LCA models and study reports;
• Guide LCAs through external third-party critical review process;
• Perform other technical analyses, including data collection, spreadsheet creation and calculations, and QA/QC;
• Communicate actionable information to clients through reports, presentations, and workshops;
• Manage projects and staff, including providing technical leadership and oversight, risk management, and mentoring;
• Work closely with staff in other offices;
• Assist in recruiting and training additional staff; and
• Serve in a leadership role for the company culture and values across the organization.
• 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.
• Fieldwork: For this position, approximately 5%
• Overnight travel: Typically, approximately 10%

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in environmental, mechanical or chemical engineering or a similar engineering discipline. (required)
• Advanced degree in engineering. (preferred)
• Professional registration (i.e., P.E.). (preferred)
• CARB-accredited LCFS lead verifier. (preferred)
• Life Cycle Assessment Certified Professional (LCACP). (preferred)

• At least 8 years of professional and project management experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
• Experience performing LCA assessments and reporting, including knowledge of current tools and trends.
• Experience working with LCA verification agencies.
• Strong data management and computational skills.
• Prior experience in LCA and carbon footprinting.
• Extensive knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, and high-level modeling tools.
• Ability to apply LCA results within relevant climate regulations to identify value-creation opportunities.
• Knowledge of industry standards and frameworks including Greenhouse Gas Protocol, ISO 14067, SBTi, TCFD, and CDP.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Regional visibility through involvement in professional associations or trade organizations. (preferred)
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)

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