Principal Consultant, Life Cycle Assessment & Decarbonization

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

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Consultant – Life Cycle Assessment & Decarbonization to sit in our Atlanta, GA, Tampa, FL, Houston, TX, Phoenix, AZ, or any one of our other U.S. based offices to join as a leader and mutually benefit from the momentum of our growing Life Cycle Assessment and Decarbonization Practice. The ideal candidate will have an entrepreneurial attitude, enthusiasm and a track record for supporting business development and technical efforts to help expand Geosyntec’s presence and capability in this exciting market. This position requires a command of LCA technical challenges to advise C-suite executives, advisors, and regulatory experts on product, operational and supply chain decisions that affect low carbon certifications, claims and incentives, as well as new strategies and novel technology development. Join our well-established team to be a leader and expert at the forefront of our clients’ decarbonization journeys and help us expand our business and practice with your talent and expertise.

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/.

Collaboration and mentoring are cornerstones of Geosyntec’s culture. We operate under a sell-manage-do culture, and so we expect that you’d work on challenging technical projects while leveraging your existing knowledge and experience to help Geosyntec expand its current practices and capabilities through business development and client management. You may also be asked to take on project management responsibilities, along with staff management and development, and mentoring tasks. Some of the key responsibilities may include:

• 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);
• 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;
• Business development, project management and technical lead for life cycle assessment and carbon quantification projects relating to incentive and regulatory programs;
• 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 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;
• 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%
• Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed.

• 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 or similar. (preferred)
• Life Cycle Assessment Certified Professional (LCACP). (preferred)

• At least 10 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.
• Proven experience in client relationship management, sales, and business development
• 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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