ABOUT YOU Are you passionate about the environment and ready to join an inclusive workplace, committed to leading new ideas and pathways and to delivering value? If the answer is, "Yes!" then we have an exciting career opportunity for you ESG/GHG Project Consultant (Hybrid) in Denver, CO Who are we? We are Spirit, a Montrose Environmental Group company. Montrose is a global environmental services provider offering environmental planning and permitting, measurement and analytical services, and environmental resiliency and sustainability solutions. Our qualified engineers, scientists, technicians, associates, and policy experts are proud of our collective expertise and the collaborative nature of our approach to helping clients. We strive to optimize environmental resiliency in a way that effectively complements our clients' decision-making and operations and efficiently fulfills their project requirements. We have over 135 offices across the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia and are approaching 3500 employees - all ready to provide solutions for environmental needs. The Montrose Environmental Solutions (MES) team delivers solutions for complex environmental challenges using our regulatory expertise and implementing practical and cost-effective compliance management processes and programs. We specialize in addressing our clients' major concerns related to regulatory compliance, permitting, auditing, eco-services, assessment, remediation, emergency response, waste management, and legal enforcement. Our team consists of highly trained and experienced engineers, scientists, environmental and remediation specialists, geologists, hydrogeologists, biologists, and environmental compliance specialists working with public and private sector clients, providing comprehensive solutions. We also offer world-class advisory and specialty services. Our experts take a strategic approach to address broader environmental goals, including sustainability program development, data-driven decision-making using economics and ecology expertise, data management and validation, software strategy and implementation support, chemistry quality assurance, and EHSS auditing. Position Overview: Spirit's sustainability team is growing, and we are looking to add a Project Consultant to our collaborative and forward-thinking office culture. Our current workload is tilted towards making a significant impact in the traditional energy sector, ranging from exploration and production operators through all aspects of the oil and gas supply chain. A DAY IN THE LIFE Our ESG/GHG Project Consultant (Hybrid) role is located in Denver, Co. (2 a week in the office). *We're open to candidates who can be based in our Houston, TX office (Hybrid) As a key member of the Spirit team, you will support GHG inventory and assurance work for companies and municipalities, ESG strategy development and reporting, and specific client support on individual reduction and quantification projects. Successful candidates will pair technical savvy related to data management and project implementation with expertise in carbon auditing and accounting, familiarity with ESG frameworks, and the ability to think creatively and in a focused way to support multiple projects at once successfully. If you have additional experience in air permitting or compliance work, you will also have the opportunity to cross-train with other Spirit teams and add additional value when those teams need support. The selected candidate will be responsible for supporting a variety of our ongoing ESG/GHG projects, as related to their past experience, including but not limited to the following: * ISO 14064-3 aligned assurance of greenhouse gas statements and inventories. * Natural gas certification efforts include but are not limited to using the MIQ standard. * Corporate ESG strategy and reporting. * The application of various GHG and Methane-specific protocols and certifications to various industries is also needed. * Scenario analysis and development of specific sustainability strategies over defined planning horizons. * Development of sustainability and climate action plans for government bodies and private sector clients. * Identification of sustainability opportunities and gaps. * Regulatory applicability analyses include state, local, and federal regulations. Additional responsibilities may include: * Supporting facilitation of stakeholder groups to gather specific input related to sustainability strategies and outcomes; * Development and integration of tools and software to meet client expectations; * Integration with partner software platforms to support client information and data transfer; * Supporting compliance and air team work; * Incentives and grant research; and * Working with colleagues to achieve specific project outcomes. In addition, the selected Project Consultant will be expected to continue to develop their unique skillsets in conjunction with their Team Lead as Part of Spirit's employee development program. Your Expertise and Skills: Spirit is a dynamic and entrepreneurial consulting firm. We are looking for new team members who have demonstrated technical excellence and exceptional problem-solving abilities, communication, and interpersonal skills. To perform this job successfully, individuals must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Skills: * Analytical ability and problem-solving * Effective written and verbal communication * A high level of professionalism and ethics. * Fundamental math and science competencies (e.g., unit conversions, use of formulas, data evaluation); * Limited subject matter expertise in one or more sustainability topics * Proficiency with MS Office suite (e.g., Teams/ Word/ Excel/ Outlook/ SharePoint/ PowerBI/ Visio) and time/expense tracking software; * Understanding of software and tools applicable to your expertise (e.g., LCA tools, ArcGIS, relevant GHG protocols). Requirements: * B.S. or above in Environmental Science, Public Policy, Planning, Engineering, or related discipline * 2-5 years of experience in sustainability consulting, oil and gas operations, sustainability planning, or a related sustainability field. * Effective personal time management skills for handling multiple projects * Ability to establish and maintain long-term working relationships with clients and co-workers. * This role may require field work that can include climbing staircases, walking or working on uneven surfaces, and the ability to lift light loads. * Ability and flexibility to travel (about 5%). What We Can Offer You As a key member of our Spirit/Montrose team, you can expect: * Competitive compensation package: annual salary ranging from $75,000 - $90,000, commensurate with accomplishments, performance, credentials and geography * Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage * 401k with a competitive 4% employer match * Mentorship and professional development resources to advance your career * Direct exposure to our industry's leading experts who are solving the world's toughest environmental challenges * An entrepreneurial environment where you can learn, thrive, and collaborate with talented colleagues * Opportunities to engage and contribute to our Diversity, Fairness and Inclusion and Women Empowering Leadership employee resource groups * Progressive vacation policies, company holidays, and paid parental leave benefits to ensure work/life balance * A hybrid office schedule with 2 in-office days per week and every other Friday as a "flex" day off * A financial assistance program that supports peers in need, known as the Montrose Foundation * Access to attractive student loan rates to optimize your student loan payoff plans. * Volunteer Committees (Humanitarian, Wellness, Sustainability), and much more. More about the team: As our client base continues to expand beyond traditional energy, we are looking to leverage experiences and lessons learned from these sectors with experience in more traditional sustainability services to offer complete solutions that are technically strong and implementation-focused. Our goal is to provide comprehensive GHG reduction and ESG strategy support for clients through strategic planning, project implementation, and annual reporting/assurance. This includes working with corporate partners in various sectors, municipal governments, real estate services, and other types of institutions with significant environmental footprints. We are also able and willing to grow new service lines that align with staff experience and passion with an eye toward strategic expansions and future growth markets. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees so classified. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact 949-988-3500 or careers@montrose-env.com for assistance. MAKE THE MOVE TO ACCELERATE YOUR CAREER We are a rapidly growing company that values individual leadership, initiative, and impactful decision-making and provides you with support from talented and knowledgeable colleagues and service providers. Want to know more about us? Visit montrose-env.com and have fun! If this opportunity inspires you and our Core Values (People, Integrity, Continuous Improvement, Excellence) resonate with you, then apply today! Montrose is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Montrose is committed to recruiting and hiring qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. Montrose is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment for individuals with disabilities. #INDMEG #LI-FP1