Climate Solutions Research Assistant

LHB • Minneapolis, MN

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Unique among design firms, LHB includes a group of architects, engineers, and researchers dedicated to identifying and implementing climate solutions to shape the future of our built environment. We focus on projects that have a significant positive impact on carbon reduction, advancing emerging technologies, and ensuring climate justice for all. Learn more about us here . Our team has an opening for an individual who is passionate about supporting our clients in taking urgent climate action through a wide range of projects including climate mitigation and resilience/adaptation planning, data collection/analysis, and stakeholder engagement. This position offers an opportunity to use your excellent quantitative analysis, planning, and communication skills to support interesting projects with a meaningful impact. This hybrid working position can be based in either our Minneapolis or Duluth, MN office.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences, climate, energy, and/or land use planning
• 1 year of experience in related field
• Upon receipt of an offer of employment, applicants must be able to successfully complete pre-employment onboarding requirements that will include a criminal/civil background check and drug screen, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations

Nice To Haves

• Strong writing skills
• Ability to effectively communicate concepts through visual representation
• Passion for sustainability, climate action, equity/inclusion
• Creative problem-solving skills
• Curiosity for learning and innovation
• Ability to collaborate with a team
• Self-motivated individual who goes above and beyond to add value to projects
• Experience with greenhouse gas emissions inventories

Responsibilities

• Work with LHB’s Climate Solutions Studio on planning and research projects to improve the built environment.
• Greenhouse gas inventories
• Data collection
• Quantitative analysis
• Visual communications of data and results
• Climate action and resilience/adaptation plan development
• Facilitation of community/stakeholder engagement
• Written communications and presentations
• Business development for climate solutions and planning projects
• Technical guidance for team members

Benefits

• Hybrid Work Environment
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Medical and Dental
• HSA/FSA (Medical, Dependent Care, Parking Transportation)
• Basic Life and AD&D
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee-Owned Company/Opportunities to become a Shareholder

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level