Climate Resilience Associate

TRC Companies is seeking a Climate Resilience Associate to support clients in evaluating climate risks and adaptation strategies. The role involves preparing technical documents, conducting impact analyses, and effective communication with clients. Candidates should have 2-5 years of consulting experience and a relevant bachelor's degree. The position is remote, with a preference for candidates based in Boston, offering a collaborative environment and opportunities for professional development.
About TRC
Groundbreaker. Game changer. Pioneer.
We combine science with the latest technology to devise innovative solutions that stand the test of time. From pipelines to power plants, roadways to reservoirs, schoolyards to security solutions, we deliver breakthrough thinking backed by industry-leading follow-through.
We work with a broad range of commercial, industrial and government clients and the communities they serve. Our collaborative spirit, entrepreneurial zeal and agile corporate structure allow us to tackle interesting, meaningful projects. We recognize that the expertise of our staff is our strongest asset, so we generously reward employees for successful performance and invest in their careers through training and the development of new skills and certifications.
Climate Risk and Resilience Practice

We have established a leading climate risk and resilience practice that specializes in assessing climate vulnerability and risk, evaluating and prioritizing adaptation strategies and producing implementable and actionable climate plans for clients.
Job Opportunity

We are seeking a Climate Resilience Associate or Senior Analyst to join our team supporting clients' growing needs for evaluating physical, transition, and organizational climate risks, and adaptation strategies. The successful candidate will be highly motivated and eager to learn with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Our team supports transportation agencies, utilities, state agencies, private equity, and companies, among others. The position will be remote with a preference for a Boston-based candidate.
Responsibilities
• Support our efforts with transportation and public agencies in climate risk and resilience, equity-based communications, and climate program development and implementation.
• Prepare technical summaries, memoranda, website content, and email correspondence.
• Perform climate-related impact analyses.
• Schedule and plan internal and external meetings including developing agendas and presentation materials.
• Communicate effectively with clients and internal TRC staff.
Qualifications
• 2 to 5 years of consulting experience in climate planning, risk, and resilience topics (experience is more important for this position than advanced degrees).
• Bachelor's degree required. All degrees will be considered including a degree in Environmental Policy, Environmental Engineering, Political Science, Sociology with emphasis on climate and/or data analysis and qualitative research.
• Strategic thinker and comfortable with innovating during project work.
• Experience balancing multiple projects, timelines, and deliverables.
• Able to hit the ground running in a fast-paced exciting environment.
• Strong ability to prioritize, organize, and perform across multiple work assignments.
• Excellent organization and communication skills are mandatory.
• Ability to work independently, as part of the team, and cross-collaboratively with other groups.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, and other written materials.
• Ability to translate technical topics into materials for non-technical audiences.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Benefits
• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.
• Paid time off contingent upon full time or part time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year).
• All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year.
• TRC ensures that all employees, including those that work part-time, receive paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence.
Compensation

In accordance with local law, the below salary range is applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition. Compensation will vary based upon experience, education, skill level, geographical location, and other compensable factors.

USD $73,902.00 - USD $95,118.00 /Yr.