Environmental Consultant

It's not hard to come to work each day when you're preventing pollution, saving energy, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and helping the world become more resilient to impacts from climate change. ICF is at the forefront of preparing leading-edge technical and policy analyses, identifying viable market solutions, building real-world management tools, and implementing programs to reduce pollution.  In climate change and environmental markets, ICF has provided advice to more than 30 governments and international institutions, and served more than 60 companies in the FT Global 500.  We develop emissions inventories and carbon footprints; conduct greenhouse gas mitigation policy analysis; assist clients with offset and carbon credit projects; support organizational sustainability; develop and implement industry outreach programs (e.g., ENERGY STAR), assess the performance of global programs (e.g., climate funds, multilateral development banks) and identify ways they could improve; and support federal, state, local, and private sector clients on analyses related to climate change impacts and vulnerabilities, among other service offerings. We offer our clients around the globe unparalleled analytical, policy, and business management services. 

You will support our Climate, Energy Efficiency, and Transportation line of business. You will be responsible for supporting ICF managers in winning, planning, and executing projects. You will be expected to work as part of 2 to 7 person teams to execute tasks related to the development and delivery of accurate, timely, and high quality products and services. You are likely to work on multiple projects, interact with all levels of staff, and participate in client meetings and communications. You will have an opportunity at ICF to apply you're academic knowledge, gain exposure to major projects, and interact with experts and clients in the field, while also building content knowledge and consulting skills.

This position is intended for recent graduates or graduating Master's candidates available to start working in summer 2017.

What you’ll be doing…

• Quantitative and qualitative problem-solving, and data collection and analysis.
• Technical writing.
• Reviewing literature and performing research.
• Interacting with clients.
• Preparing presentations, reports, memoranda, and other communication materials.
• Working with teams to prepare high-quality materials to support clients, pitching in where necessary.
• Completing tasks in fast-paced and self-motivated environment in a timely and efficient manner.
• Managing junior staff.
• Reporting to project managers.

What you'll need...

• Master's Degree in Environmental or other Earth Sciences, Environmental Management, Business, Economics, Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Public Policy or related subjects.
• Demonstrated interest and/or experience in climate- and sustainability-related areas.
• Cumulative and major GPA of at least 3.2 or higher.

Professional skills you will need...

• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Strong organizational skills and detail-orientation.
• Sound business ethics, including the protection of proprietary and confidential information.
• Ability to work with all levels of internal staff, as well as outside clients and vendors.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Ability to take ownership of tasks and seek input when needed.

About ICF 

Working at ICF means applying a passion for meaningful work with intellectual rigor to help solve the leading issues of our day. Smart, compassionate, innovative, committed, ICF employees tackle unprecedented challenges to benefit people, businesses, and governments around the globe. We believe in collaboration, mutual respect, open communication, and opportunity for growth. ICF—together for tomorrow. 

ICF offers an excellent benefits package, an award winning talent development program, and fosters a highly skilled, energized and empowered workforce. 

ICF is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. (EOE – Minorities/Females/ Protected Veterans Status/Disability Status/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity)