Principal Consultant, Life Cycle Assessment & Decarbonization

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. • Tampa, FL

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About The Position

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Consultant – Life Cycle Assessment & Decarbonization to sit in our Atlanta, GA, Tampa, FL, Houston, TX, Phoenix, AZ, or any one of our other U.S. based offices. The ideal candidate will have an entrepreneurial attitude, enthusiasm and a track record for supporting business development and technical efforts to help expand Geosyntec’s presence and capability in this exciting market. This position requires a command of LCA technical challenges to advise C-suite executives, advisors, and regulatory experts on product, operational and supply chain decisions that affect low carbon certifications, claims and incentives, as well as new strategies and novel technology development. Join our well-established team to be a leader and expert at the forefront of our clients’ decarbonization journeys and help us expand our business and practice with your talent and expertise.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in environmental, mechanical or chemical engineering or a similar engineering discipline.
• At least 10 years of professional and project management experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience performing LCA assessments and reporting, including knowledge of current tools and trends.
• Experience working with LCA verification agencies.
• Strong data management and computational skills.
• Prior experience in LCA and carbon footprinting.
• Proven experience in client relationship management, sales, and business development.
• Extensive knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, and high-level modeling tools.
• Ability to apply LCA results within relevant climate regulations to identify value-creation opportunities.
• Knowledge of industry standards and frameworks including Greenhouse Gas Protocol, ISO 14067, SBTi, TCFD, and CDP.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in engineering.
• Professional registration (i.e., P.E.).
• CARB-accredited LCFS lead verifier or similar.
• Life Cycle Assessment Certified Professional (LCACP).
• Regional visibility through involvement in professional associations or trade organizations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert on the development, implementation, and execution of life cycle assessment (LCA) strategies, approaches, models, and methodologies for regulatory applications.
• Expert knowledge and application of the Argonne National Laboratory GREET model and state-specific versions, as well as experience with other commercial LCA software.
• Understand technical client needs and provide sustainable solutions that are practical and consider the costs and benefits of carbon management and GHG strategies and options.
• Business development, project management and technical lead for life cycle assessment and carbon quantification projects relating to incentive and regulatory programs.
• Maintain high visibility in the marketplace through regular client contact, participation in client-based professional organizations, and attendance and presentations at industry events.
• Act as a senior technical consultant and strategist providing expertise and leadership in the form of project management, project technical consultant, regulatory subject matter expert, or senior QA/QC reviewer on climate change-related projects.
• Develop ISO 14040/44-compliant LCA models and study reports.
• Guide LCAs through external third-party critical review process.
• Perform a variety of other technical analyses, including techno-economic assessments, tangent climate and carbon-related project assessments and advisement, sustainability program support, data management and methodologies, and QA/QC.
• Communicate actionable information to clients through reports, presentations, and workshops.
• Manage projects and staff, including providing technical leadership and oversight, risk management, and mentoring.
• Work closely with staff in other offices.
• Assist in recruiting and training additional staff.
• Serve in a leadership role for the company culture and values across the organization.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits.
• Well-being programs to support you and your family.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees