WSP in the U.S.
Senior Consultant–Electronics Life Cycle Assessment
WSP in the U.S., San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Senior Consultant – Electronics Life Cycle Assessment
Join WSP as a senior consultant in the U.S., leading LCA projects for the electronics and technology business sectors.
Responsibilities
Lead client-facing teams in the design, management, and reporting of product and organization sustainability programs focused on Life Cycle Assessments (LCA).
Lead delivery of electronics LCA projects from start to finish, including research and collection of life‑cycle inventory data, data quality assurance, and development of new datasets.
Perform modeling in LCA software such as LCA For Experts, SimaPro, GREET, and openLCA.
Develop product life‑cycle assessments (GHG emissions, energy use, water use, consumption, scarcity, waste, etc.) and produce screening‑level and ISO‑conformant reports.
Produce Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), eco‑passports/profiles, and LCA background reports per product category rules and EU PEF methodology.
Research opportunities to reduce environmental impacts throughout the product lifecycle.
Produce sustainability reports, disclosures, and other communications.
Develop and maintain data management systems and business‑intelligence tools.
Support business‑development activities with prospective and existing clients.
Exercise responsible decision‑making regarding company resources and conduct.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, energy, sustainability, or environmental discipline.
Minimum 6 years of professional experience in product sustainability and LCA consulting in the electronics and technology business sectors.
Experience developing ISO 14040 and ISO 14044 compliant LCA reports.
Familiarity with product design, manufacturing, supply chain management, circular economy principles and waste‑reduction methods.
Strong interpersonal skills, credibility, confidence, and integrity.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, Access, and Power BI.
Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage time efficiently.
Ability to collaborate remotely across geographies and platforms.
Proven record of workplace safety and adherence to WSP health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
Occasional travel may be required depending on project needs.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in engineering, energy, sustainability, or environmental discipline.
Experience with LCA software such as LCA For Experts, SimaPro, openLCA, GREET.
Experience with ISO standards relevant to LCA (14040, 14044, 14025, 14046, 14064, 14067).
Experience in sector areas beyond electronics (food & beverage, agriculture, apparel/textiles, construction).
Experience with EPDs and PEF methodology.
Knowledge of emerging circularity standards and their application to LCA.
Knowledge of water footprinting, water stress and scarcity methods such as AWARE.
Benefits WSP provides a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, retirement savings, paid sick leave, paid vacation, paid parental leave, and paid time off for bereavement and other purposes.
Compensation Expected salary (all locations): $74,200 – $150,590. (Colorado only: $74,200 – $141,350)
About WSP WSP is a leading engineering and professional services firm serving clients worldwide. WSP designs solutions in buildings, transportation, energy, water, and environment markets.
Equal Opportunity WSP USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
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Responsibilities
Lead client-facing teams in the design, management, and reporting of product and organization sustainability programs focused on Life Cycle Assessments (LCA).
Lead delivery of electronics LCA projects from start to finish, including research and collection of life‑cycle inventory data, data quality assurance, and development of new datasets.
Perform modeling in LCA software such as LCA For Experts, SimaPro, GREET, and openLCA.
Develop product life‑cycle assessments (GHG emissions, energy use, water use, consumption, scarcity, waste, etc.) and produce screening‑level and ISO‑conformant reports.
Produce Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), eco‑passports/profiles, and LCA background reports per product category rules and EU PEF methodology.
Research opportunities to reduce environmental impacts throughout the product lifecycle.
Produce sustainability reports, disclosures, and other communications.
Develop and maintain data management systems and business‑intelligence tools.
Support business‑development activities with prospective and existing clients.
Exercise responsible decision‑making regarding company resources and conduct.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, energy, sustainability, or environmental discipline.
Minimum 6 years of professional experience in product sustainability and LCA consulting in the electronics and technology business sectors.
Experience developing ISO 14040 and ISO 14044 compliant LCA reports.
Familiarity with product design, manufacturing, supply chain management, circular economy principles and waste‑reduction methods.
Strong interpersonal skills, credibility, confidence, and integrity.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, Access, and Power BI.
Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage time efficiently.
Ability to collaborate remotely across geographies and platforms.
Proven record of workplace safety and adherence to WSP health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
Occasional travel may be required depending on project needs.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in engineering, energy, sustainability, or environmental discipline.
Experience with LCA software such as LCA For Experts, SimaPro, openLCA, GREET.
Experience with ISO standards relevant to LCA (14040, 14044, 14025, 14046, 14064, 14067).
Experience in sector areas beyond electronics (food & beverage, agriculture, apparel/textiles, construction).
Experience with EPDs and PEF methodology.
Knowledge of emerging circularity standards and their application to LCA.
Knowledge of water footprinting, water stress and scarcity methods such as AWARE.
Benefits WSP provides a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, retirement savings, paid sick leave, paid vacation, paid parental leave, and paid time off for bereavement and other purposes.
Compensation Expected salary (all locations): $74,200 – $150,590. (Colorado only: $74,200 – $141,350)
About WSP WSP is a leading engineering and professional services firm serving clients worldwide. WSP designs solutions in buildings, transportation, energy, water, and environment markets.
Equal Opportunity WSP USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
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