Environmental Consultant

RINA is currently recruiting for a
*Environmental Consultant
to join its office in
Washington, DC
within the
Sustainability and Business Innovation*
Division.

Mission
The Environmental Consultant focuses on supporting the team in assessing and mitigating environmental risks associated with energy, infrastructure, and industrial projects. They assist in delivering permitting-related services, conducting environmental studies, environmental monitoring and modeling, compliance assessments, due diligence, and audits to evaluate compliance with international standards, mainly FC performance standards.

Key Accountabilities
Conduct Environmental Impact Assessment Studies:

• Assist in conducting comprehensive environmental impact assessments for energy, infrastructure, and industrial projects, analyzing factors such as air quality, water resources, and biodiversity.
• Support in conducting environmental studies to facilitate permitting and authorization processes, identifying potential risks and mitigation measures

Environmental and Social Due Diligences, Studies, and Audits:

• Assist in performing due diligence assessments to evaluate environmental and social risks associated with projects.
• Support in conducting audits to ensure compliance with environmental regulations, social standards, and financial requirements

Develop Mitigation Strategies:

• Assist in developing tailored mitigation strategies to address environmental and social risks, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with project teams to integrate mitigation measures into project plans and financing agreements

Collaborate with Interdisciplinary Teams:

• Work closely with engineers, economists, legal advisors, and other professionals to analyze data and assess project feasibility.
• Provide technical support and expertise regarding environmental considerations throughout the project lifecycle

Prepare Reports:

• Support in compiling and analyzing environmental data to prepare detailed reports for stakeholders, including investors, financiers, and regulatory authorities.
• Communicate findings, risks, and mitigation strategies effectively to support Project Financing activities

Support Proposal Preparation and Client Liaison:

• Assist in preparing project proposals and financing documents, including environmental sections and risk assessments.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders to understand requirements and address environmental concerns during project development and financing negotiations.

Travel and Site Visits:

• Travel internationally as required to conduct site visits and assess environmental, health, safety, and social aspects of projects.
• Review and monitor environmental documentation, compliance measures, and project implementation on-site.

Project Management Support:

• Provide support for project management tasks, including monitoring budgets, schedules, and milestones.
• Coordinate with project teams to ensure timely delivery of environmental deliverables and compliance with financing requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related engineering. Master's degree a plus.
• 1+ years of related work experience or internship conducting environmental assessments, due diligence assessment or environmetal audits is a plus.
• Understanding of environmental impact assessment methodologies and techniques.
• Familiarity with IFI's international environmental compliance requirements and standards applicable to energy, infrastructure, and industrial projects.
• Strong analytical skills to assess environmental data and identify potential risks.
• Proficiency in environmental modeling software for pollutant dispersion analysis is a plus.
• Bilingual proficency strongly preferred.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
Competencies

• EARN TRUST - Take everyone's opinion into account and remain open to diversity
• PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - Promote commitment by keeping promises as a Role Model
• PIONEER CHANGE - Actively embrace change and benefit from the new circumstances
• BUILD NETWORK - Forge trust relationships, across departments, and outside the organization
• MAKE EFFECTIVE DECISIONS - Structure activities according to priorities, actions, resources and constraint
• ADDRESS THE WAY - Have a big picture of different situations and reinterpret it in a perspective way
• THINK FORWARD - Capitalise on experiences and translate them into action plans for the future

RINA is a multinational company providing a wide range of services in the energy, marine, certification, infrastructure & mobility, industry, research & development sectors. Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to completion.

At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind. It is the policy of RINA to provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy) national origin, age, disabilities, marital status, sexual orientation, genetics, military status, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans (veterans who served during a war or in a campaign or expedition for which a badge has been authorized), and Armed Forces service medal veteran, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. We are strongly committed to this policy and believe in the concept and spirit of the law.

RINA does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of RINA without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of RINA. Please, no phone calls or emails.