Climate Solutions Researcher

Position Summary

Unique among design firms, LHB includes a group of architects, engineers, and researchers dedicated to identifying and implementing climate solutions to shape the future of our built environment. We focus on projects that have a significant positive impact on carbon reduction, advancing emerging technologies, and ensuring climate justice for all. Learn more about us here. Advancing Climate Solutions: LHB's Impact on Minnesota Communities | LHB

Our team has an opening for an individual who is passionate about supporting our clients in taking urgent climate action through a wide range of projects including climate mitigation and resilience/adaptation planning, data collection/analysis, and stakeholder engagement. This position offers an opportunity to use your excellent quantitative analysis, planning, and communication skills to support interesting projects with a meaningful impact. This hybrid working position will be based in our Minneapolis office.

Essential Responsibilities

Work with LHB's Climate Solutions and Landscape Architecture/Planning Studios on planning and research projects to improve the built environment. Tasks may include:

Greenhouse gas inventories
• Data collection
• Quantitative analysis
• Visual communications of data and results
• Climate action and resilience/adaptation plan development
• Facilitation of community/stakeholder engagement
• Written communications and presentations
• Business development for climate solutions and planning projects
• Technical guidance for team members

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental sciences, climate, energy, and/or land use planning
• 8 years of experience in related field
• American Institute of Certified Planners Certification
• Upon receipt of an offer of employment, applicants must be able to successfully complete pre-employment onboarding requirements that will include a criminal/civil background check and drug screen, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong writing skills
• Ability to effectively communicate concepts through visual representation
• Passion for sustainability, climate action, equity/inclusion
• Creative problem-solving skills
• Curiosity for learning and innovation
• Ability to collaborate with a team
• Self-motivated individual who goes above and beyond to add value to projects

Closing Date: July 4, 2025

Salary Range

• This position's anticipated base salary range is $75,000- $86,000 annually (This position is eligible for yearend & profit-sharing bonuses, as well as straight time pay for all hours that exceed 40 in a work week) Offer will be determined based on the selected candidate's experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity among our team.

Benefits

• Hybrid Work Environment
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Medical and Dental
• HSA/FSA (Medical, Dependent Care, Parking Transportation)
• Basic Life and AD&D
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee-Owned Company/Opportunities to become a Shareholder

Required Submittals

• Resume

About LHB

Founded in Duluth in 1966, LHB is a multidisciplinary architecture, engineering, and planning firm that serves clients nationwide. We specialize in commercial, education, government, healthcare, housing, industrial, pipeline, and public works projects and maintain four regional offices in Minnesota and Wisconsin. LHB is committed to providing clients with high-performance, sustainable design solutions that can meet today's challenges and create a better tomorrow. In 2021, the Minnesota chapter of the American Institute of Architects honored LHB with its biennial Firm Award.

LHB does not sponsor applicants for work visas

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