Entry Level Sustainability Jobs

KPFF, a multi-office, multi-discipline engineering firm, is committed to Excellence, Trust, Relationships, Stability, and Passion. For over 65 years KPFF has been providing creative solutions and excellent client service for a diverse range of projects and industries. Our 1,500+ professionals in 36 offices nationwide thrive in a decentralized structure, offering abundant flexibility and numerous opportunities for professional growth. At KPFF, join a legacy of excellence where every team member has the opportunity to contribute to innovative solutions and meaningful projects. To learn more about us and the projects we work on, visit our website at www.kpff.com.

This position is within the KPFF Planning Team, which is a specialized group of planners within KPFF that focuses on waterborne transportation feasibility planning, maritime decarbonization, sustainability, and land use entitlement projects. Example projects include: PSRC Passenger-Only Ferry Study, WSF System Electrification Plan, and the ZEF-150 Techno-Economic Analysis that compared hydrogen, diesel, and battery-electric propulsion for NYC Ferry routes.

Working in a small team environment under a Senior Project Management team, with support of the larger KPFF community, this role supports planning and sustainability efforts for waterfront, civil, transportation, and bridge projects through research, planning tasks, and project coordination and controls. Examples include feasibility planning for ferry and port electrification, review of the policy considerations on alternative fuels, and development of grant application and public engagement materials.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Contributions

• Research and literature review on varying topics
• Quantitative and qualitative problem-solving; synthesis of findings in coordination with technical experts.
• Data collection, analysis, and management including spreadsheet organization and maintenance
• Drafting content for reports, memos, presentations, and other documents along with associated quality control review
• Coordinate deliverables with engineers, subconsultants, and administrative team
• Serve as point-of-contact when project managers are unavailable
• Manage project files
• Schedule project meetings, prepare meeting agendas, record meeting minutes, and maintain action item lists
• Coordinate archival of project files and drawings with Records Manager
• Grant writing assistance

Sustainability Planning and Analysis

• Aid the development of sustainability strategies, approaches and implementation plans for decarbonization
• Contribute to feasibility analysis of varying decarbonization pathways or projects, including technical, financial, and operational feasibility components
• Support greenhouse gas emissions modeling using EPA methodologies

Project Management Support

• Communication with clients, subconsultants and internal team members
• Contract administration including setting up spreadsheets, scoping materials
• Budget tracking and management for review by project manager
• Review subconsultant invoices, project invoices, and progress reports

Marketing

• Assist in preparing proposal documentation
• Create and maintain marketing materials
• Potential client and project opportunity research

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in sustainability, planning, environmental studies, or similar discipline
• Microsoft Office Suite: Advanced Word and Excel, Project, PowerPoint
• Ability to work effectively remotely via Teams and Zoom and in an office setting
• Ability to travel to meetings within the greater Madison, WI area
• Eager to learn, positive, self-motivated/adaptable, solution oriented and enjoys a challenge
• Efficient time management and ability to work independently
• Strong verbal and people skills
• Excellent writer with ability to communicate planning process and conclusions into written summary reports with clarity
• Ability to conduct research, compile, and analyze technical data
• Dependable and professional
• Works well with others—a team player, who can have fun!

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with greenhouse gas inventories and/or emissions modeling
• Experience in Bluebeam, In-design, Adobe
• Data management and document review experience

Physical Demands:

• Duties are primarily conducted in a standard office setting, requiring prolonged periods of sitting at a desk or computer table.
• Occasionally may be required to lift objects weighing up to 15 lbs.
• Occasionally visiting project locations and performing field inspections which may involve walking, standing, kneeling, or navigating uneven terrain.
• Traveling to project sites or client meetings, which may involve driving or flying.

Compensation:

The base salary for this role is competitive and will be determined based on the candidate's experience, education, and skills. The expected range for a qualified candidate is $27.00 to $37.00 hourly.

Additionally, we offer performance-based bonuses to recognize and reward outstanding contributions in each Reporting Center. During the interview process, we'll provide detailed information and address any questions you may have about the overall compensation package and benefits.

Benefits provided by KPFF include:

• An excellent 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer contributions
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance with a no-premium option
• Vision insurance with a no-premium option
• Health Savings Account (HSA) option with employer contribution
• Medical Flexible Spending Account (FSA) option
• Dependent Care FSA option
• Employee Assistance Program
• Group life insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Seven paid holidays and two floating holidays
• 10 vacation days annually, which increases with years of service.
• 10 days of personal and sick time to care for yourself and family members.
• Up to one week (five business days) of paid jury duty per year.
• Six weeks of supplemental paid family leave
• Travel accident insurance

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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KPFF Consulting Engineers is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, religion, marital status, sex/gender (including sexual orientation or gender identity), pregnancy, veteran status, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, or any other protected basis.