Sustainability & Resilience Specialist- Infrastructure

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Sustainability & Resilience Specialist to join our team!

As a member of the Sustainability & Resilience sector team, you will have the opportunity to be a part of multi-disciplinary teams that deliver high-quality sustainability and resilience (S&R) services in the civil engineering sector. You will collaboration with design, construction, and client teams. You will hone your technical skills as well as gain experience in business development and employee engagement in support of the Parsons Sustainability core value.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Applying sustainability and resilience concepts and analyses to complex and rewarding civil infrastructure projects (e.g. transportation and water conveyance).
• Preparing calculations, studies, and reports related to sustainability and climate resilience
• Developing client deliverables and preparing third-party sustainability certification applications (e.g. LEED or Envision).
• Interacting with geographically diverse and interdisciplinary delivery teams.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, architecture, environmental planning, or related field
• 3+ years of experience in sustainability and resilience in the built environment
• Familiarity with third-party project certifications (e.g.: U.S. Green Building Council/LEED, Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure/Envision, etc.), at least one credential preferred.
• Ability to develop sustainability oriented technical provisions, studies, and plans.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication and attention to detail.
• Mastery of MS Excel, MS Word, PowerPoint, or similar reporting, visualization, and analytical tools.
• Ability to manage and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to work as a member of the team or autonomously, as needed.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Exposure to climate risk and vulnerability assessments and mitigation plans.
• Familiarity with ISO 14040 and 14044 compliant Environmental Life Cycle Assessments and greenhouse gas inventory preparation, and ISO 31000 Risk Management principles and framework
• Understanding of the design and construction processes for buildings and/or transportation infrastructure.
• Exposure to contractual scope, staffing, and budget management
• Proficiency in utilizing CAD and other PC software packages typically associated with engineering and architecture

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 75 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in diverse, collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see new possibilities.

Salary Range: 

$70,500.00 - $123,400.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY! Apply