Aviation Sustainability & Environmental Consultant

C&S Companies•Buffalo, NY

14h•$100,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At C&S Companies, we believe work environment, culture, and the opportunity to learn and grow are key elements when considering a new job. We are just the right size to provide the resources and support you need without the burdensome bureaucracy of a large corporate environment. To that end, we foster a family-friendly and supportive workplace; collaborative and employee-focused with an emphasis on quality, integrity, trust, fun, and accountability. We promote personal and professional growth by cultivating and sustaining a safe, inclusive atmosphere where everyone feels a sense of belonging. By encouraging employees to bring their whole selves to work, we create a diverse and equitable environment where all our voices are heard. Practice Overview Be a part of something that matters. Aviation is at a turning point – with important decisions to make and actions to take. Our sustainability team plays an integral role in airports and aviation businesses’ efforts to achieve cost and resource savings, reduce impacts, optimize operations, and engage stakeholders in a meaningful manner. Our team is sought after across the country for our expertise, strategic advising, and effective engagement. We are excited to expand, which will enable us to serve a wider range of diverse clients with growing needs. What do we do? Sustainability and environmental compliance is dynamic – and so is our practice. We make leaders, in our team and of our clients. Example projects include: Sustainability management and sustainable master plans, focusing on value-added initiatives tailored to unique opportunities and challenges Decarbonization planning and implementation, including Airport Carbon Accreditation support, net zero planning, vehicle and equipment electrification, renewable energy development and alternative fuels, etc. Climate resilience and adaptation planning Sustainability integration into design and construction projects – frequently collaborating with our Engineering teammates on major airport capital projects Administration of the Envision rating system on airport capital projects (our team has proudly administered more airport Envision projects than any other firm in the world!) Zero waste planning and implementation Funding support for innovative grant programs Stakeholder engagement and outreach Social sustainability and equity considerations into planning Completion of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation for airport development projects including Environmental Assessments (EA) and Categorical Exclusions (CatEx) Air quality assessments for airport development projects including criteria pollutant and greenhouse gas inventories Oversee project teams, coordinate with regulatory agencies, and review subconsultant deliverables We tailor our approach to every client, every region and every project to maximize value. As a result, every day on the job is different. How do we work as a team? We are privileged to work with clients across the country and internationally in different regions and climates. We also collaborate as a team across time zones. To ensure exceptional service (internally and externally), we value excellent communication skills and responsiveness. While we coordinate frequently via Teams and other tools, in-person connections are instrumental to our work. Therefore, travel is a part of our business. Depending on the project and the skills that you bring, you may expect to travel once or twice a month. Trips are typically one to three nights. What We’re Looking for in a New Teammate The ideal candidate will be inquisitive, personable, and technically savvy with experience leading the integration of sustainability into airport planning, design, and/or operations, and experience with relevant environmental requirements. Candidates should possess strong communication and facilitation skills, as stakeholder engagement is a frequent and exciting opportunity in this role. Project and task management skills are a must. Specific projects will depend upon individual abilities with great potential for professional growth.

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to drive projects forward with measurable results
Familiarity with sustainability principles, with niche focus areas welcome (e.g., decarbonization, sustainable airport master planning)
Familiarity with sustainable design principles, including Envision or LEED
Familiarity with Airport Carbon Accreditation
Demonstrated proficiency with National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) regulatory requirements and associated environmental resource categories
Experience with air quality modeling, including criteria pollutant and greenhouse gas inventories
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to proficiently communicate both internally and externally to build collaborative relationships
Demonstrated proficiency in data management and analysis using Excel
Self-starter with the ability to work with a geographically distributed team
Ability to balance various project responsibilities and deadlines, while maintaining professionalism and quality
Willingness to travel to client sites across the United States
Bachelor’s degree in sustainability, climate change, environmental, planning, economics/finance, engineering, or a related field

Nice To Haves

Aviation experience preferred
Master’s degree a plus

Responsibilities

Sustainability management and sustainable master plans, focusing on value-added initiatives tailored to unique opportunities and challenges
Decarbonization planning and implementation, including Airport Carbon Accreditation support, net zero planning, vehicle and equipment electrification, renewable energy development and alternative fuels, etc.
Climate resilience and adaptation planning
Sustainability integration into design and construction projects – frequently collaborating with our Engineering teammates on major airport capital projects
Administration of the Envision rating system on airport capital projects (our team has proudly administered more airport Envision projects than any other firm in the world!)
Zero waste planning and implementation
Funding support for innovative grant programs
Stakeholder engagement and outreach
Social sustainability and equity considerations into planning
Completion of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation for airport development projects including Environmental Assessments (EA) and Categorical Exclusions (CatEx)
Air quality assessments for airport development projects including criteria pollutant and greenhouse gas inventories
Oversee project teams, coordinate with regulatory agencies, and review subconsultant deliverables