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Principal Consultant – Principal Level – Climate Change

Principal Consultant – Principal Level – Climate Change

CompanyERM
LocationBoston, MA, USA, Indianapolis, IN, USA, Houston, TX, USA, Washington, DC, USA, Austin, TX, USA, Raleigh, NC, USA, Philadelphia, PA, USA, Richmond, VA, USA, Palatine, IL, USA, Baton Rouge, LA, USA, Charleston, SC, USA, Charleston, WV, USA, Overland Park, KS, USA
Salary$135079 – $149357
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelSenior, Expert or higher

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required in engineering, or basic/applied science (such as physics, chemistry, material sciences, environmental science, earth sciences, etc.). Or equivalent experience.
  • 6+ years of relevant work experience in a related field, such as consultancy, private sector (power, natural gas, hydrogen, etc.), or environmental policy.
  • Candidate must be able to synthesize project outcomes/findings into key themes, analyze information to develop conclusions, and draft client deliverables. A strong emphasis will be placed on technical writing prowess, Microsoft Excel capabilities, and Power Point experience.
  • A thorough understanding of technical, economic, policy and market challenges and opportunities associated with the low carbon energy transition.
  • Attention to detail and commitment to deliver high-quality work products.
  • Demonstrated project management and leadership skills.
  • Structured and effective communicator that can shape and deliver messages to executive level and facilitate effective client engagements.
  • Enthusiasm, initiative, flexibility, and a desire to work in a growing team.

Responsibilities

  • Demonstrates expertise in the evaluation of oil and gas, chemical, and/or manufacturing processes to evaluate GHG emissions.
  • Advises and manages climate-related projects including the design and development of GHG inventories (Scopes 1, 2 and 3) analysis of emission reduction levers (e.g. energy efficiency measures, renewable energy, decarbonized fuels), and strategic policy assessment and design.
  • Supports development of climate change strategy, action planning, and/or modeling with regards to mandatory or voluntary drivers.
  • Builds strong and trusted relationships with clients and/or business partners.
  • Thinks strategically in order to influence decision-makers and outcomes.
  • Distills complexity from detail to effectively coach colleagues to deliver high-quality outputs.
  • Demonstrates strong project management skills and oversight through the project lifecycle, including scoping, budget and delivery.
  • Demonstrates strong analytical skills, excellent writing and presentation skills, and a mastery of impactful client communication.
  • Demonstrates strong people management skills; particularly the ability to support, coach and celebrate others to advance employee engagement and achieve results.
  • Mentors junior staff in the proper planning and execution of projects, and in directing or conducting independent technical reviews of deliverable work products.
  • Manages a team of two to five junior consultants.
  • Identifies, evaluates, cultivates and manages partnerships and relationships with senior clients, external stakeholders and key opinion leaders.
  • Effectively collaborates internally to bring our services to existing clients.
  • Enhances ERM’s capability to support sales and delivery of Climate Change services.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Locations preferred: Washington, DC; Houston, Texas; Philadelphia, PA; Richmond, VA; New Orleans, LA; Baton Rouge, LA.