Senior Project Associate

Position Description

The Senior Project Associate will assist in implementing and managing ClimeCo’s portfolio of various environmental commodity project types that generate impact and value through the mitigation or abatement of greenhouse gas emissions and related environmental impacts. This position will focus on supporting ClimeCo’s Industrial Gas (Nitrous Oxide) emission reduction project portfolio at large industrial facilities. The projects are conducted in accordance with strict performance, monitoring, and reporting (i.e., 40 CFR Part 75) requirements. The Project Senior Project Associate will interface with diverse project partners and facility operators, monitor project development and operational status, manage project data and documentation, and assist with voluntary market compliance reporting.

Key responsibilities

• Support the implementation and management of ClimeCo’s portfolio of industrial emissions reduction projects by performing with data collection, analysis, reporting and verification of emission reduction calculations and project adherence with voluntary compliance standards
• Provide oversite to project partners to ensure compliance with all relevant carbon offset (or other EAC) protocol requirements.
• Prepare technical analyses and perform quality assurance reviews of emission reduction calculations and data reports
• Produce documentation to support procurement, development, and implementation of projects, including procedures, schedules, and deliverables
• Engage with and maintain working relationships with project owners/operators, clients, verification bodies, internal stakeholders, and carbon registries
• Maintain project-related files and update project reporting metrics
• Cookordination verification site visits and travel to support verifications as necessary

Minimum Requirements

• BS/BA in applied mathematics, engineering, engineering technology, physical sciences, or related carbon mitigation fields
• Strong interest in engineered, market-based solutions to global environmental challenges such as climate change and resource scarcity
• Comfortable balancing dynamic processes and priorities while working on multiple projects simultaneously
• Proficient in Microsoft Office’s suite of programs and software, particularly Excel.
• Strong quantitative, analytical, and organizational skills with great attention to organization and detail and ability to communicate findings clearly in writing and verbally
• Ability to create high-quality technical deliverables with minimal oversight
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Occasional business travel as needed, estimated

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with databases and wiliness to learn new software such as Microsoft Fabric
• Knowledge and experience with modern programming languages
• Experience with project management information systems
• Familiarity with greenhouse gas emission reduction projects and carbon offset registries
• Experience with environmental and industrial monitoring systems, environmental data reporting, project management, and project information management systems