Sustainability Scientist/Engineer (5933)
Exponent is a leading engineering and scientific consulting firm that brings together more than 90 different disciplines to solve the most pressing and complicated challenges facing stakeholders today. Our vision is to engage the brightest scientists and engineers to empower clients with solutions for a safe, healthy, sustainable and technologically complex world. We leverage over 50 years of experience in analyzing accidents and failures to advise clients as they innovate their technologically complex products and processes, ensure the safety and health of their users, and address the challenges of sustainability.
We offer opportunities for you to expand your engineering or scientific knowledge amidst experts from top programs at over 500 universities. At Exponent, you will apply your experience, technical skills, and prior academic research to a fulfilling career in consulting. You will have the opportunity to develop continuously through formal and informal development programs, coaching and mentoring, and involvement in a wide array of projects. We are excited about your interest in joining our growing team!
Key statistics:
- 1100+ Team members
- 900+ Consultants
- 550+ Ph.D.’s
- 30+ Offices globally
We are currently seeking a Sustainability Scientist/Engineer for our Ecological and Biological Sciences Practice in Maynard, MA. In this role you will work as part of a team to provide technical support on existing projects and business development efforts in the biological and ecological sciences. Areas of focus may involve critical review and comparison of life cycle assessments (LCAs) for a range of products and processes, carbon footprint analysis, including carbon storage potential of natural and nature-based projects, quantification of ecosystem services and biodiversity footprints, risk assessments, and causal analyses.
You will be responsible for:
- Helping clients develop and evaluate sustainability progress
- Performing and/or reviewing LCAs, including reviews of data inputs and model assumptions
- Synthesizing technical information and applying creative and critical thinking to prepare and review reports and technical presentations
- Developing and maintaining professional status by authoring peer-reviewed publications, and participation in technical conferences and activities of professional societies
- Working cooperatively on projects with other members of the Ecological and Biological Sciences Practice and interdisciplinary groups from other Exponent practices as appropriate
You will have the following skills and qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Ecology, Environmental Science, Chemical, Mechanical, or Environmental Engineering, Statistics, or other related field
- Familiarity with SimaPro, GaBi, or other life cycle assessment modelling and reporting software
- Experience performing and evaluating life cycle assessments
- Familiarity with relevant ISO standards, including ISO 14067 Carbon footprint of products and other standards in the ISO 14000 series
- Experience managing tasks of moderate scope and complexity
- Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple projects and tasks with competing deadlines, and communicate within multidisciplinary teams
- Demonstrated ability in written and oral communications
- Strong commitment to personal development
A cover letter detailing your qualifications and fit for this position is required. Please enter your cover letter text in the appropriate section of the online application (please do not attach a cover letter).
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We value and encourage diversity, equity and inclusion across all facets of our firm. Having a team built of people with different backgrounds, skills and perspectives allows us to provide better value to our clients and enjoy an enriched work environment.
Our firm is committed to offering a variety of programs and resources to support health and well-being. We believe that providing competitive benefits as well as compensation and recognition programs empowers our staff to do work that makes a difference.
Exponent is a proud equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.
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