GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. (GZA) is currently seeking a Senior Climate Resiliency Specialist with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience to support our Hydrology & Hydraulics/Natural Hazards Resilience and Climate Change practice area and our Design with Nature Studio. The successful candidate will be self-motivated and have a professional and entrepreneurial spirit. Our close-knit culture here at GZA will allow you to grow professionally. You will be mentored by seasoned Principals, who will in turn look to you to share technical knowledge and ideas. Our success relies on this collaborative environment. This position is a Principal-track position and an ownership and profit-sharing opportunity.GZA provides:
- Professional development and enrichment with continuing education - both internal and external
- Exciting and diverse work opportunities
- Diverse staff
- Generous, company-subsidized benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and 401K retirement plan
- Profit-sharing and company-ownership opportunities
As a Senior Climate Resiliency Specialist, you will be part of our team of Scientists, Ecologists, Engineers, Planners and Landscape Architects and responsible for initiating, managing, and executing resilience and climate change adaptation projects, from planning through permitting. Client sectors include States and Municipalities, Real Estate, Power, Transportation, Water and Wastewater. This role will be part of GZA's Metro Boston, MA team and can work a hybrid (3 days in office) schedule in any of our New England and/or Mid-Atlantic GZA office locations. The position offers great potential for professional growth in an exciting and flexible work environment and the opportunity to be at the forefront of this growing practice area. A strong passion to work on flood resilience improvement and climate change adaptation related projects is essential for this position.Key Responsibilities
- Management of natural hazards resilience and climate change adaptation projects including oversight of project execution, staff management, budget and schedule, and client communications
- Primary client point of contact communications within the above-referenced client sectors
- Business Development and Marketing support including marketing content development, public and professional presentations and article publications
- Proposal preparation including development of work scope, schedule, and budget
- Participation in the development of business strategy and tactics
- Leadership and mentoring of staff within the Hydrology & Hydraulics / Climate Change practice area
- Collaboration with related GZA technical practice areas including: Dams and Levees, Sustainability, Coastal and Waterfront Engineering, and Property Asset Management.
- GZA emphasizes a One Company environment, and as a member of our team, you may be asked to assist on projects and tasks outside of your primary practice group
Focus AreasAs a Senior Climate Resiliency Specialist, you will be a leader in GZA's efforts in many of the following business focus areas within our Hydrology & Hydraulics/Climate Change practice area:
- State and Municipal Planning including FEMA Natural Hazard Mitigation Plans, Natural Hazard Vulnerability Assessment, Climate Change Adaptation, and Coastal Resilience Plans
- FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map revisions (e.g., LOMRs), FEMA Benefit-Cost Analysis (BCAs) and Community Rating System (CRS) implementation;
- Planning, Design, Permitting and Construction of Municipal and Property-Scale Flood Protection and Mitigation Systems;
- Planning, Design, Permitting and Construction of Coastal Resilience Projects, including Natural and Nature-Based Features (NNBFs)
- Commercial and Industrial Real Estate Development within current and projected future FEMA flood hazard zones, including detailed application of building codes and beyond-code design standards
- Flood vulnerability assessment of commercial, industrial and critical infrastructure properties, development of flood mitigation strategies and measures and emergency response plans
- Applied resilience solutions, including development of client-dedicated geospatial SaaS, web and enterprise applications using Esri
Qualifications:
- A Master's degree in engineering (Civil, Hydrologic and Hydraulic, Water Resources), or Planning or a Climate Resilience-related science
- Minimum of 8 years of relevant professional experience on climate resiliency projects
- Relevant professional certifications are preferred (e.g., Professional Engineer or American Institute of Certified Planners, Certified Floodplain Manager)
- Understanding of Resilience and Climate Adaptation issues and trends in business and management practice, related to flooding and other natural hazards
- Entrepreneurial attitude and capability in business development.
- Ability to work independently and to manage the successful completion of projects
- Strong communication skills in team, client-facing and government regulator settings
- Excellence and experience in presenting information in oral and written form to clients and other stakeholder groups.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
- Database, AutoCAD, Python coding, AI-Machine Learning and/or Esri ArcGIS proficiency is a plus
- A valid driver's license in good standing and ability to travel for regional and national conferences and business meetings
About GZA:GZA is an employee-owned, multidisciplinary consultancy with expertise in Environmental, Geotechnical, Water, Ecology and Construction Management services. We are an ENR Top 500 Design firm with over 700 professionals including engineers, scientists, ecologists, planners, and landscape architects. With a staff of interrelated professionals dedicated to providing high-level expertise on complex projects above, below and at ground-level, GZA's experts provide seamless integration across practice areas, client type, and location. GZA has maintained a dedicated practice group of professionals practicing in the areas of Hydrology & Hydraulic Engineering, Natural Hazards, Resilience, and Climate Change Adaptation for 25 years.GZA values diversity and is committed to providing an accepting and inclusive work environment for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. GZA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, marital or veteran status, age or other protected status.