Consultant, Climate Resilience

WSP Global • San Diego, CA

445d • $64,000 - $125,400

About The Position

WSP is seeking a Consultant to join their Climate, Resilience and Sustainability team. This full-time position involves analyzing climate and environmental data, utilizing geospatial tools for data visualization, and conducting research to define climate impacts on infrastructure and communities. The role requires collaboration with a diverse team of experts to develop resilience strategies and plans for clients facing climate-related hazards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Data Science, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience with data visualization of environmental data, particularly atmospheric data.
• Experience with coding projects in Python and adapting scripts and programs.
• Proficiency with Python libraries such as NumPy, xarray, and dask.
• Familiarity with geospatial processing tools like GDAL, QGIS, and ArcGIS.
• Proven capabilities for technical project delivery.
• Experience communicating technical analysis to non-technical audiences.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate degree in a related field.
• Experience with climate data for hazard and impact analyses.
• Experience analyzing impacts of climate-related hazards on infrastructure and communities.
• Experience with high-performance computing and cloud environments.
• Proficiency in version control systems like Git.

Responsibilities

• Support analysis of climate and environmental data using geospatial tools.
• Conduct research to define appropriate thresholds for climate impacts.
• Provide quantitative analysis of exposure, vulnerability, risks, and resilience related to climate change.
• Prepare documentation summarizing methodologies and results for various audiences.
• Coordinate effectively with internal colleagues and external partners on multiple projects.
• Contribute to advancing the Resilience Services Practice through data-driven analysis.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 10,001+ employees