WSP in the U.S.
Senior Consultant–Electronics Life Cycle Assessment
WSP in the U.S., Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204
Senior Consultant – Electronics Life Cycle Assessment
WSP is looking for a talented individual to join our Sustainability, Energy and Climate division as a Senior Consultant to support client objectives and challenges in electronics and technology contexts, focusing on Life Cycle Assessments (LCA).
The individual will lead client-facing teams in the design, management, and reporting of product and organizational sustainability programs in the electronics and technology business sectors, with emphasis on LCA. The ideal candidate will work on a variety of projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and be passionate about LCA, sustainability, and climate resilience; must be self-motivated, self-directed, collaborative, and capable of producing high-quality work.
Your Impact
Lead delivery with electronics LCA projects from start to finish, including:
Researching and collecting life cycle inventory data, performing quality assurance, developing new datasets to fill data gaps
Performing modeling in software platforms such as LCA For Experts (formerly GaBi), SimaPro, GREET and openLCA
Developing product life cycle assessments to calculate impacts such as GHG emission, energy use, water use, consumption and scarcity, waste, and other impacts
Producing reports (screening-level and ISO-conformant, comparative and non-comparative) and presentations based on the results of LCAs
Producing Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), eco passports/profiles and LCA background reports per relevant Product Category Rules (PCRs) and the EU Product Environmental Footprint (PEF) methodology
Research opportunities to reduce environmental impacts in the life cycle of a product or service
Produce sustainability reports, disclosures, and other communications
Develop and maintain data management systems and business intelligence tools
Support business development activities with existing and prospective clients
Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs
Who You Are Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, energy, sustainability, or environmental discipline
Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in product sustainability and LCA consulting in the electronics and technology business sectors
Experience with developing ISO 14040 and ISO 14044 conformant LCA reports
Familiarity with the product design process, manufacturing, supply chain management, circular economy principles and methods of reducing waste
Well-developed interpersonal skills, maturity, credibility, confidence, and integrity
Strong oral and written communications skills, and use of Microsoft Office programs including Word and PowerPoint
Ability to develop and present analyses using programs such as Microsoft Excel, Access, and Power BI
Ability to work independently, iteratively prioritize tasks, and manage time efficiently
Ability to collaborate remotely across geographies and platforms
Proven record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and harassment policies
Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in engineering, energy, sustainability, or environmental discipline
Experience using LCA software and methodologies (e.g., LCA for Experts, SimaPro, openLCA, GREET)
Experience with ISO standards relevant to LCA, such as 14040, 14044, 14025, 14046, 14064, and 14067
Experience with other sector areas such as food and beverage, agriculture, apparel/textiles, construction products
Experience with EPDs and PEF methodology
Familiarity with emerging circularity standards and the application of such standards to LCA
Familiarity with water footprinting, water stress and scarcity methodologies such as AWARE
WSP Benefits WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, retirement savings, paid sick leave, paid vacation, paid parental leave, and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation Expected Salary (all locations): $74,200 - $150,590
WSP USA reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range and to offer additional benefits depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other protected status.
Expected Salary (Colorado only): $74,200 - $141,350
WSP USA reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range and to offer additional benefits depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other protected status.
About WSP WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, a global engineering and professional services firm. We design lasting solutions in buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets, with over 15,000 employees across 300 offices in the U.S.
www.wsp.com
Notice To Third Party Agencies WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes become the property of WSP and may be hired without compensation to the recruiter or agency.
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The individual will lead client-facing teams in the design, management, and reporting of product and organizational sustainability programs in the electronics and technology business sectors, with emphasis on LCA. The ideal candidate will work on a variety of projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and be passionate about LCA, sustainability, and climate resilience; must be self-motivated, self-directed, collaborative, and capable of producing high-quality work.
Your Impact
Lead delivery with electronics LCA projects from start to finish, including:
Researching and collecting life cycle inventory data, performing quality assurance, developing new datasets to fill data gaps
Performing modeling in software platforms such as LCA For Experts (formerly GaBi), SimaPro, GREET and openLCA
Developing product life cycle assessments to calculate impacts such as GHG emission, energy use, water use, consumption and scarcity, waste, and other impacts
Producing reports (screening-level and ISO-conformant, comparative and non-comparative) and presentations based on the results of LCAs
Producing Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), eco passports/profiles and LCA background reports per relevant Product Category Rules (PCRs) and the EU Product Environmental Footprint (PEF) methodology
Research opportunities to reduce environmental impacts in the life cycle of a product or service
Produce sustainability reports, disclosures, and other communications
Develop and maintain data management systems and business intelligence tools
Support business development activities with existing and prospective clients
Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs
Who You Are Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, energy, sustainability, or environmental discipline
Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in product sustainability and LCA consulting in the electronics and technology business sectors
Experience with developing ISO 14040 and ISO 14044 conformant LCA reports
Familiarity with the product design process, manufacturing, supply chain management, circular economy principles and methods of reducing waste
Well-developed interpersonal skills, maturity, credibility, confidence, and integrity
Strong oral and written communications skills, and use of Microsoft Office programs including Word and PowerPoint
Ability to develop and present analyses using programs such as Microsoft Excel, Access, and Power BI
Ability to work independently, iteratively prioritize tasks, and manage time efficiently
Ability to collaborate remotely across geographies and platforms
Proven record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and harassment policies
Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in engineering, energy, sustainability, or environmental discipline
Experience using LCA software and methodologies (e.g., LCA for Experts, SimaPro, openLCA, GREET)
Experience with ISO standards relevant to LCA, such as 14040, 14044, 14025, 14046, 14064, and 14067
Experience with other sector areas such as food and beverage, agriculture, apparel/textiles, construction products
Experience with EPDs and PEF methodology
Familiarity with emerging circularity standards and the application of such standards to LCA
Familiarity with water footprinting, water stress and scarcity methodologies such as AWARE
WSP Benefits WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, retirement savings, paid sick leave, paid vacation, paid parental leave, and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation Expected Salary (all locations): $74,200 - $150,590
WSP USA reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range and to offer additional benefits depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other protected status.
Expected Salary (Colorado only): $74,200 - $141,350
WSP USA reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range and to offer additional benefits depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other protected status.
About WSP WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, a global engineering and professional services firm. We design lasting solutions in buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets, with over 15,000 employees across 300 offices in the U.S.
www.wsp.com
Notice To Third Party Agencies WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes become the property of WSP and may be hired without compensation to the recruiter or agency.
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