Advisory Specialist

Mott MacDonald•New York, NY

1d•$100,000 - $125,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At Mott MacDonald, we are driven by purpose and powered by brilliant people. As a trusted engineering, management, and development consultancy, we work with clients to solve complex challenges and deliver sustainable outcomes that make a meaningful difference for the communities we serve. When you join us as an experienced professional, you will bring your expertise to work that matters while continuing to grow your career. You will collaborate with talented colleagues across disciplines and geographies, contribute your perspective, and help shape better outcomes through technical excellence, innovation, and integrity. Build on your experience while helping shape what comes next. At Mott MacDonald, you'll work alongside talented people on complex and rewarding projects that make a real difference. We value fresh perspectives, encourage collaboration, and provide opportunities to expand your skills, take on new challenges, and grow your career. Whether you're deepening your technical expertise, broadening your leadership experience, or exploring new opportunities across our business, you'll be supported by a team that is committed to helping you succeed. This is a senior appointment with long-term career potential, working in a sector which is responding to and addressing the risks associated with climate change – identified as the most significant risk to global economic development.

Requirements

A post-secondary degree in Geography, Environment, or related field from an accredited college or university.
5+ years of career experience related to engineering and/or infrastructure (including social infrastructure) development
Sound commercial understanding and desire to operate within a dynamic commercial environment
Clear, concise writing style and experience in proposal writing for a range of audiences
Familiar and proficient with project management principles and processes, including budgeting and managing contractual
Excellent interpersonal skills and experience of working within a team environment
Excellent written and presentation skills
Ability to work independently and unsupervised

Responsibilities

Manage and direct climate resilience, carbon mitigation, and sustainability projects for a range of public and private sector clients. The following are examples of CC&S scope: GHG inventories, embodied carbon assessments climate risk assessments, adaptation planning implementing the Envision standard and Net Zero planning.
Support buildings, transportation and other infrastructure planning and design projects, including coordinating climate mitigation, risk, and resilience processes and applying related tools / frameworks (e.g., SDGs, ENVISION).
Exercise project leadership through supporting project managers and teams to deliver high-quality work and exercise sound commercial awareness.
Participate in the wider global community of advisory and climate change consultants within Mott MacDonald, collaborating with colleagues across all Regions.
Together with others in the team, provide thought leadership in the market, prepare materials for and attend industry events, and engage with our clients to share our collective experience.