Graduate Sustainability Consultant

Job Description

Graduate Sustainability Consultant | Renewable Careers

The Tone:
This is a full-time, entry-level role located in New York. A leading sustainability enterprise is looking for a driven graduate to join their growing environmental advisory team. This role is crucial for helping corporate clients, real estate developers, and municipal agencies navigate complex environmental challenges. You will directly contribute to decarbonization efforts, resource efficiency initiatives, and compliance with local environmental regulations.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-Time
• Location: Hybrid, New York, NY
• Pay: $70000–$90000 yearly
• Team: Growing environmental advisory team with direct mentorship from senior directors.
• Mission: Actively help clients navigate decarbonization, resource efficiency, and local environmental compliance regulations.
• Tech Stack: Enterprise sustainability software, LEED, WELL, Greenhouse Gas Protocol.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Carbon Accounting: Assist in compiling and verifying Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions inventories using specialized sustainability software.
• Built Environment Strategy: Coordinate with engineering and architecture teams to analyze building-scale data, helping developments achieve targeted certifications like LEED, WELL, or local energy compliance codes.
• Data Analytics: Build and maintain data models that track client resource usage, focusing on water stewardship, waste diversion, and energy efficiency.
• ESG Consulting: Perform market research and peer benchmarking to help corporate clients identify and prioritize their long-term Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) risks.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Recently completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Sustainable Infrastructure, Engineering, Economics, or a related discipline. This is an entry-level position.
• Experience: Demonstrated comfort in managing spreadsheets and large data sets, with an ability to identify trends within raw numbers.
• Skills: Strong analytical mindset, proficiency in data modeling and analysis, and the ability to translate dense, technical scientific metrics into clear, actionable business insights for non-technical stakeholders.