Life Cycle Assessment Engineer

Armstrong Flooring•Lancaster, PA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Life Cycle Assessment Engineer role is based in Lancaster, PA and requires strong technical skills and the ability to apply Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) within a business environment to drive measurable sustainability outcomes. The candidate will own execution of LCA efforts for Armstrong products, including delivery of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), and integrate insights into product, manufacturing, and enterprise decision-making. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, is independently driven, and is motivated to learn, grow and expand impact across Product Stewardship and Sustainability programs over time.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental science, sustainability, or a related field
Strong proficiency in at least one major LCA modeling software (e.g., GaBi, SimaPro, One Click LCA, OpenLCA)
Knowledge of LCA standards, EPD/PCR frameworks, and the regulatory landscape (state and federal) related to sustainability, chemicals of concern, and product compliance
At least 5 to 7 years of applied Life Cycle Assessment experience
Documented experience conducting and managing Life Cycle Assessments
Experience delivering EPDs or similar disclosures

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in engineering, environmental science, sustainability, or a related field
Experience preparing chemical transparency documentation (e.g., HPDs, Declare labels)
Professional certifications such as American Center for Life Cycle Assessment Certified Practitioner (ACLCACP)
LCA modeling experience required and PCR/EPD development experience

Responsibilities

Plan, communicate, and execute Life Cycle Assessments and related projects
Perform and validate LCA modeling using leading LCA software packages
Develop LCA-related tools and training for AWI teams, including Innovation and Sustainability
Develop product and plant strategies to achieve embodied carbon reduction targets
Manage supplier data collection and engagement
Lead development and delivery of environmental product declarations (EPDs)
Develop product-level strategies and support execution of multi-year sustainability outcomes
Identify opportunities for impact reduction using tools such as energy efficiency, material optimization, and supply chain engagement
Collaborate with manufacturing, R&D, and cross-functional teams to develop material health disclosures and support ESG goals
Apply technical knowledge to advance front-end innovation and sustainability initiatives
Participate in and contribute to external standards and sustainability organizations (e.g., ASTM, LEED)
Identify new approaches to apply LCA across multiple product categories
Monitor trends in LCA methodologies, markets, and reporting standards and share insights with AWI teams