Engineer II - LCA and Engineering Analysis

Engineer II - LCA and Engineering Analysis

9114BR

Golisano Institute for Sustainability

CIMS Pollution Prevention Institute

Job Summary

Engineers at the Golisano Institute for Sustainability (GIS) at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) conduct applied research, technical assistance, and training to advance the GIS mission. GIS engineer core responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Participate as a technical resource on various technical assistance and applied research projects
• Build and manage relationships with clients/sponsors to understand needs and goals, and scope projects
• Collect, aggregate, and analyze data; apply engineering principles and critical thinking skills to solve technical challenges
• Write technical documentation and reports
• Use innovative, out-of-the–box thinking to develop project concepts, new methodologies, tools, and solutions
• Educate current and future workforce by developing and delivering training
• Share knowledge and research findings through publications, technical reports, conference presentations and other events
• Manage multiple projects; work on teams to successfully execute project and programs
• Perform literature searches on a variety of research project specific topics; explores new technology and stays abreast of emerging technology and tools to provide state-of-the art, cutting edge solutions for clients and sponsors

• Conduct use-inspired and applied research

• Apply sustainable product/systems analysis techniques and tools to determine environmental impacts
• Identify opportunities for product, process and/or system improvement and devise strategies/solutions to address them
• Apply scientific/technical know-how and approaches to produce quantitative results
• Provide comprehensive assessment and analysis to deliver practical solutions

Job Responsibilities

The Engineer II, LCA and Engineering Analysis will work within guidelines and policies and use standard procedures to solve a range of straightforward problems and analyze possible solutions. The Engineer II may also provide guidance to new associates. Specific responsibilities include:

• With a moderate level of guidance and direction from senior staff, serve as a key resource for ISO compliant life cycle assessments, including:
  • Utilizing appropriate Product Category Rules (PCRs) as the LCA framework to support clients’ pursuit of Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) publications
  • Developing process flow diagrams
  • Gathering life cycle inventory (LCI) data from clients and conducting research to support collection of secondary LCI data
  • Developing LCA models in LCA software (SimaPro)
  • Compiling and entering LCI data into LCA software
  • Running LCA simulations
  • Interpreting and summarizing LCA results
  • Contributing to LCA reporting
• Conduct research and provide technical assistance towards potential solutions to reduce environmental impacts identified in initial LCA results
• Assist in modifying LCAs to adjust for improvements implemented as a result of research and technical assistance
• Assist in the facilitation of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) publication
• Assist with sustainability-focused, use-inspired and applied research and technical assistance projects, including technical report writing; scope projects and develop project scopes of work; lead small/straightforward projects
• Provide technical assistance in other areas of the Golisano Institute of Sustainability, which may include supporting pollution prevention projects

Required Qualifications

This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent technical degree, plus a minimum of 3 years of related work experience, or a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent technical degree, plus a minimum of 1 year of related work experience. An equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered.

• Must have practical, hands on experience in conducting life cycle assessments (LCA)
• Proficiency using SimaPro
• Ability to quickly learn new software tools
• Critical thinking skills; ability to quantitatively analyze data
• Intermediate conceptual knowledge of engineering principles, practices, and procedures; practical understanding of industry best practices, techniques, and standards.
• Ability to solve standard problems by analyzing possible solutions using experience, judgment, and precedents
• Comfortable explaining information to others within the team and within other areas of the department; ability to communicate with management, as well as clients.

Preferred Qualifications

Big-picture, system-level thinking

Work Location

Henrietta Campus — 100%

Wage Band

121A

FLSA Category

Exempt

Employment Category

Fulltime

Required Application Documents

Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume

What do we believe at RIT?

Rochester Institute of Technology is a diverse and collaborative community of engaged, socially conscious, and intellectually curious minds. Through creativity and innovation, and an intentional blending of technology, the arts and design, we provide exceptional individuals with a wide range of academic opportunities, including a leading research program and an internationally recognized education for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. We are dedicated to building a diverse community, one where employees feel a sense of belonging, and are valued for their contributions and the perspectives they bring.

As a member of the RIT community, you'll receive a comprehensive employee benefits package that offers multiple options and access to additional employment advantages. You can tailor your benefit elections to meet your needs (affordable medical/dental/vision benefits; paid vacation/sick time/retirement saving plan with exceptional employer match; and tuition assistance for you and your family, to name a few).

Department/College Description

The Golisano Institute for Sustainability (GIS) is a leading sustainability research and education organization at Rochester Institute of Technology. GIS is made up of a diverse set of academic programs and applied research centers focused on the optimization of industrial systems to maximize material and energy efficiency while minimizing adverse environmental impacts. We work with partners in all areas of industry, government, and business to put technology and innovation to work for a sustainable future. The diverse perspectives we bring to a project or problem reflect our broad expertise across industries and the many partnerships we’ve formed with forward-thinking corporations, government agencies, and research organizations over the last 30 years. Our six industry-facing applied research centers focus on sustainable manufacturing, energy, transportation, and buildings. They work to develop advanced technologies, sustainable industrial processes and practices, and data-informed policy recommendations. Each year, about 100+ companies, governments, and other organizations engage GIS’s research centers on a variety of projects to solve technical problems, innovate products or processes, research manufacturing technologies, reduce their environmental footprint, or commercialize a new technology. Research center projects are led by full-time professional staff with significant industry experience.

How To Apply

In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff. Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.

Additional Details

In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT does not discriminate. RIT promotes and values diversity, pluralism and inclusion in the work place. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to hr@rit.edu. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Hourly/Salary Minimum

68800

Hourly/Salary Maximum

115200