Geosyntec Consultants
Principal Consultant, Life Cycle Assessment & Decarbonization
Geosyntec Consultants, Greenwood Village, Colorado, United States
Principal Consultant, Life Cycle Assessment & Decarbonization
Job ID: 2025-3959 • Category: Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage • Position Type: Regular Full-Time • Remote: No
Locations
Chicago, IL
Seattle, WA
Acton, MA
Costa Mesa, CA
San Diego, CA
San Francisco, CA
Denver, CO
Overview Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better? Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Consultant – Life Cycle Assessment & Decarbonization to sit in one of our 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.
Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public‑sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. We serve clients from offices across the world and are ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms.
We invest in our people. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well‑being programs to support you and your family.
To learn more, visit
geosyntec.com/careers .
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Collaboration and mentoring are cornerstones of Geosyntec's culture. We operate under a sell‑manage‑do culture, and so we expect that you will work on challenging technical projects while leveraging your existing knowledge and experience to help Geosyntec expand its current practices and capabilities through business development and client management. You may also be asked to take on project management responsibilities, staff management and development, and mentoring tasks.
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 (e.g., low carbon fuel standard (LCFS) and US EPA renewable fuel standard (RFS) carbon intensity and pathways), international and voluntary frameworks, and environmental product declarations (EPD).
Expert knowledge and application of the Argonne National Laboratory GREET model and state‑specific versions, and experience with other commercial LCA software (e.g., SimaPro, openLCA, and GaBi).
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, 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, oversight, risk management, and mentoring.
Work closely with staff in other offices.
Assist in recruiting and training additional staff; and
Serve in a leadership role for the company culture and values across the organization.
Training: We offer professional development opportunities, such as technical conferences, in‑house seminars, webinars, and mentoring, which allows our professionals to build technical and business skills necessary to become successful consultants.
Fieldwork: approximately 5 % of time.
Overnight travel: typically approximately 10 % of time.
Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed.
Education and Licensure
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in environmental, mechanical or chemical engineering or a similar engineering discipline (required).
Advanced degree in engineering (preferred).
Professional registration (i.e., P.E.) (preferred).
CARB‑accredited LCFS lead verifier or similar (preferred).
Life Cycle Assessment Certified Professional (LCACP) (preferred).
Skills, Experience and Qualifications
At least 10 years of professional and project management experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience (required).
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.
Regional visibility through involvement in professional associations or trade organizations (preferred).
Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel (required).
Compensation This opportunity will be posted for at least five days. Below are the potential compensation ranges that are applicable for this role at the time of this posting and are only applicable for jobs to be performed in the specified location(s) below. The typical base salary range for this position is just one component of Geosyntec’s total compensation package for employees. Actual compensation will be determined based on education, experience, skill set and location.
Minimum Salary: $133,820 / year – Maximum Salary: $187,350 / year (Denver, CO, Chicago, IL).
Minimum Salary: $140,195 / year – Maximum Salary: $196,275 / year (San Diego, CA, Costa Mesa, CA, Seattle, WA).
Minimum Salary: $146,565 / year – Maximum Salary: $205,190 / year (San Francisco, CA, Acton, MA).
Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits package to all eligible employees including 9 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, a minimum of 8 sick days, and a minimum of 11 vacation days per year, in line with state or federal requirements. Employees (and their families) are offered medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), a variety of leaves of absence and other benefits to eligible employees.
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Locations
Chicago, IL
Seattle, WA
Acton, MA
Costa Mesa, CA
San Diego, CA
San Francisco, CA
Denver, CO
Overview Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better? Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Consultant – Life Cycle Assessment & Decarbonization to sit in one of our 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.
Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public‑sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. We serve clients from offices across the world and are ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms.
We invest in our people. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well‑being programs to support you and your family.
To learn more, visit
geosyntec.com/careers .
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Collaboration and mentoring are cornerstones of Geosyntec's culture. We operate under a sell‑manage‑do culture, and so we expect that you will work on challenging technical projects while leveraging your existing knowledge and experience to help Geosyntec expand its current practices and capabilities through business development and client management. You may also be asked to take on project management responsibilities, staff management and development, and mentoring tasks.
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 (e.g., low carbon fuel standard (LCFS) and US EPA renewable fuel standard (RFS) carbon intensity and pathways), international and voluntary frameworks, and environmental product declarations (EPD).
Expert knowledge and application of the Argonne National Laboratory GREET model and state‑specific versions, and experience with other commercial LCA software (e.g., SimaPro, openLCA, and GaBi).
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, 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, oversight, risk management, and mentoring.
Work closely with staff in other offices.
Assist in recruiting and training additional staff; and
Serve in a leadership role for the company culture and values across the organization.
Training: We offer professional development opportunities, such as technical conferences, in‑house seminars, webinars, and mentoring, which allows our professionals to build technical and business skills necessary to become successful consultants.
Fieldwork: approximately 5 % of time.
Overnight travel: typically approximately 10 % of time.
Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed.
Education and Licensure
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in environmental, mechanical or chemical engineering or a similar engineering discipline (required).
Advanced degree in engineering (preferred).
Professional registration (i.e., P.E.) (preferred).
CARB‑accredited LCFS lead verifier or similar (preferred).
Life Cycle Assessment Certified Professional (LCACP) (preferred).
Skills, Experience and Qualifications
At least 10 years of professional and project management experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience (required).
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.
Regional visibility through involvement in professional associations or trade organizations (preferred).
Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel (required).
Compensation This opportunity will be posted for at least five days. Below are the potential compensation ranges that are applicable for this role at the time of this posting and are only applicable for jobs to be performed in the specified location(s) below. The typical base salary range for this position is just one component of Geosyntec’s total compensation package for employees. Actual compensation will be determined based on education, experience, skill set and location.
Minimum Salary: $133,820 / year – Maximum Salary: $187,350 / year (Denver, CO, Chicago, IL).
Minimum Salary: $140,195 / year – Maximum Salary: $196,275 / year (San Diego, CA, Costa Mesa, CA, Seattle, WA).
Minimum Salary: $146,565 / year – Maximum Salary: $205,190 / year (San Francisco, CA, Acton, MA).
Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits package to all eligible employees including 9 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, a minimum of 8 sick days, and a minimum of 11 vacation days per year, in line with state or federal requirements. Employees (and their families) are offered medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), a variety of leaves of absence and other benefits to eligible employees.
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