Climate Solution Researcher
Unique among design firms, LHB includes a group of architects, engineers, and researchers dedicated to identifying and implementing climate solutions to shape the future of our built environment. We focus on projects that have a significant positive impact on carbon reduction, advancing emerging technologies, and ensuring climate justice for all. Learn more about us here. Advancing Climate Solutions: LHB’s Impact on Minnesota Communities | LHB
Our team has an opening for an individual who is passionate about supporting our clients in taking urgent climate action through a wide range of projects including climate mitigation and resilience/adaptation planning, data collection/analysis, and stakeholder engagement. This position offers an opportunity to use your excellent quantitative analysis, planning, and communication skills to support interesting projects with a meaningful impact. This hybrid working position will be based in our Minneapolis office.
salary range is $75,000- $86,000 annually
Work with LHB’s Climate Solutions and Landscape Architecture/Planning Studios on planning and research projects to improve the built environment. Tasks may include:
- Greenhouse gas inventories
- Data collection
- Quantitative analysis
- Visual communications of data and results
- Climate action and resilience/adaptation plan development
- Facilitation of community/stakeholder engagement
- Written communications and presentations
- Business development for climate solutions and planning projects
- Technical guidance for team members
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences, climate, energy, and/or land use planning
- 8 years of experience in related field
- American Institute of Certified Planners Certification
- Upon receipt of an offer of employment, applicants must be able to successfully complete pre-employment onboarding requirements that will include a criminal/civil background check and drug screen, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong writing skills
- Ability to effectively communicate concepts through visual representation
- Passion for sustainability, climate action, equity/inclusion
- Creative problem-solving skills
- Curiosity for learning and innovation
- Ability to collaborate with a team
- Self-motivated individual who goes above and beyond to add value to projects