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Climate Adaptation Planner/Resilience Designer Do you want to push the boundaries of your profession and develop your excellence in an open, collaborative, and empowering culture? Do you want to work ...

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How much do climate adaptation jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for climate adaptation in the United States is $48.72, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40.14 and $57.69 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is climate adaptation?

Climate adaptation refers to the process of adjusting natural or human systems in response to actual or expected climate changes and their effects. The goal is to minimize harm and take advantage of potential opportunities created by climate shifts. This can involve modifying infrastructure, updating policies, and developing new technologies to better cope with extreme weather, sea-level rise, or other climate-related challenges. Climate adaptation is a key part of building resilient communities and ecosystems in the face of ongoing climate change.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in a climate adaptation role?

To thrive in a Climate Adaptation role, you need expertise in environmental science, risk assessment, and urban or regional planning, often complemented by a relevant degree such as environmental studies or geography. Familiarity with GIS software, climate modeling tools, and certifications like Certified Climate Change Professional (CC-P) are commonly required. Strong analytical thinking, stakeholder engagement, and project management skills help professionals excel in this field. These competencies are vital for designing and implementing effective strategies that help communities and organizations address and respond to climate-related risks.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals working in climate adaptation roles?

Professionals in climate adaptation often encounter challenges such as balancing immediate community needs with long-term resilience planning, navigating complex regulatory environments, and working with limited data to predict future climate impacts. Collaboration is essential, as adaptation specialists frequently coordinate with government agencies, scientists, urban planners, and community stakeholders to implement effective strategies. Additionally, securing funding and building public awareness can be ongoing hurdles, requiring strong communication and project management skills.

What is the difference between Climate Adaptation vs Climate Resilience Specialist?

AspectClimate AdaptationClimate Resilience Specialist
Required CredentialsBachelor's or master's in environmental science, climate studies, or related fieldsSimilar credentials, often with additional focus on community planning or policy
Work EnvironmentFieldwork, research, policy development in government, NGOs, or consultingCommunity engagement, project management, policy implementation
Industry UsageDesigning strategies to adjust to climate impactsEnhancing community or infrastructure capacity to withstand climate impacts

Climate Adaptation focuses on developing strategies to adjust to climate change impacts, while Climate Resilience Specialists work on strengthening systems and communities to withstand and recover from climate-related events. Both roles often overlap but differ in scope: adaptation emphasizes proactive changes, resilience emphasizes capacity building and recovery.

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Infographic showing various Climate Adaptation job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 75% In-person, and 25% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $101,347 per year, or $48.7 per hour.

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Climate Adaptation Planner/Resilience Designer

Do you want to push the boundaries of your profession and develop your excellence in an open, collaborative, and empowering culture? Do you want to work on inspiring projects and innovative solutions that create a sustainable future and set the standard among our peers? Do you want to leave a positive impact on societies, companies, and people around the world, where both people and nature flourish?

If this sounds like you, or you’re curious to learn more, then this role could be the perfect opportunity. Join our Water team and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future.

Ramboll in the Americas

Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a foundation-owned people company. Ramboll has thousands of experts working across more than 70 offices in the Americas, delivering innovative solutions within Environment & Health, Water, Energy, and Planning & Urban Design. We invite you to contribute to a sustainable future working in an open, collaborative, and empowering company. Combining local experience with global knowledge, we together shape the societies of tomorrow.

Work at the heart of sustainable change

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. We believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that’s where we start – and how we work. At Ramboll, our core strength is our people, and our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act. Being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. We embrace an inclusive mindset that looks for fresh, diverse, and innovative perspectives. We respect, embrace, and invite diversity in all forms to actively cultivate an environment where everyone can flourish and realize their full potential.

Your new role

As our new Climate Adaptation Planner/ Designer, you will join a team dedicated to working with clients to deliver significant climate adaptation and resilience projects throughout the Northeast, Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions.You will work alongside our planners, engineers, and scientists, including collaborating with our global team of experienced professionals, on a wide range of climate adaptation and resilience projects, from preliminary studies through design and construction, to develop sustainable solutions to help communities address the impacts of climate change.You bring expertise in nature-based solutions and a belief in community-based planning.

Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Working in a multi-disciplinary market to develop climate resilience plans, with a focus on coastal and interior flood resilience, in close collaboration with project teams, clients, and community stakeholders.
  • Developing schematic and conceptual designs for coastal and interior flood resilience solutions, alongside the guidance of Senior Landscape Architects, Planners, and Ecologists. Work will include detailed site design and contract documentation related to ecological restoration, public amenities, and nature-based solutions in coastal and inland environments.
  • Creating and implementing community engagement plans, including stakeholder outreach, facilitation at public meetings, and creating graphics for public workshops.
  • Contributing to the development of public-facing reports, including writing and graphics to convey technical concepts to a public audience, preparing maps, diagrams, and other graphics. You will be given the opportunity to present findings to various audiences to strengthen your technical and communication skills, recognize your contributions to the project, and to further develop your professional network and brand with stakeholders, clients, and project teams.
  • Contributing to the development of climate risk and vulnerability assessments to address multiple hazards, including sea level rise, storm surge, cloudburst events, extreme heat, drought, and wildfires.
Your new team

Ramboll’s Water Infrastructure & Climate Adaptation practice is a multi-disciplinary team working across the Northeast, MidAtlantic and Midwest regions. We provide solutions related to climate and resiliency planning; hydraulic modelling, watershed management, site civil design, stormwater management; blue-green infrastructure; design of new and rehabilitation of water infrastructure; dams and waterfront development including structural, geotechnical, heavy civil and water resources engineering.

About you

From the moment you start at Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you can continue to grow with the company. While we look forward to supporting your continued learning and development, for this role we have identified some qualifications, skills, and capabilities that will set you up for success.

These include:

  • Master’s Degree in Landscape Architecture, Planning, Urban Design, or Engineering and 3 – 5 years of experience.
  • Demonstrated experience with climate adaptation and resilience, urban design/landscape architecture, and schematic/conceptual design of flood mitigation measures and nature-based solutions, including coastal flooding, cloudburst planning and Blue-Green Infrastructure, nature-based solutions, open space and resilience design, and community engagement.
  • Experience in all phases of project development including planning, conceptual, schematic, and detailed design are preferred; experience with illustrative and graphic communication; and experience with or understanding of climate risk assessment, climate justice concepts, and benefit-cost analysis.
  • Software skills: Microsoft Office, ArcGIS Pro, Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, Rhino.
  • Preferred certifications: AICP, ENV-SP, CFM, WEDG, RLA.
  • Personal qualities that will help you succeed in this role include ability to work remotely with colleagues and collaboratively with project teams, efficient time management skills, proactive communication, and ability to adapt to working on a variety of projects
What we can offer you
  • Investment in your development and opportunities for career growth
  • Leaders you can count on, guided by our Leadership Principles
  • Be valued for the unique person you are
  • Never be short of inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects
  • The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company
  • Flexible work environment
  • Competitive benefits package
Welcome to our Water division

At Ramboll, a global team of bright water consultants support the development of sustainable societies, working with water projects on a global scale. We assist our clients on their most challenging water management issues, delivering solutions that enable people and nature to flourish. Our main service areas cover Climate Adaptation, Water & Wastewater Treatment and Infrastructure, and Water Resource Management.

Where People Flourish

Our mission is to create sustainable societies where people and nature flourish. This means that a culture of inclusion is embedded in everything we do. Our people bring diverse backgrounds and experiences to the company, enabling us to deliver innovative and forward-thinking solutions to our clients. We also know how important it is to achieve the right balance of where, when, and how much you work. At Ramboll, we offer flexibility as part of our positive and inclusive approach to work. We are committed to equal employment opportunity, regardless of age, disability or medical condition, gender identity, marriage and domestic partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, ancestry, or national origin, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation, military service and veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Ramboll wants to ensure opportunities are accessible to candidates with disabilities. So, please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it more comfortable for you. You can contact us atjob.advert.accessibility@ramboll.com with such requests.

Salary Transparency Statement

At Ramboll, we are committed to fair and transparent compensation practices that support our people and our purpose of creating sustainable societies. The anticipated base salary range for this position is $80,000 to $110,000 per year. This range reflects the compensation wereasonablyexpect to offer at the time of posting. Actual compensation will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and internal equity. Because we operate across multiple U.S. markets, pay may differ depending on the cost of labor in specific locations. In addition to base salary, this position may be eligible for bonus, overtime or other forms of compensation and we offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports well-being, professional development, and work-life balance. Our recruiters are happy to share more about the specific salary range and total rewards package applicable to your location during the hiring process.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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