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CSS, Inc

Resilience Specialist

Charleston, SC · On-site

Develop new training and products based on user needs and review of audience feedback in subjects relating to climate change, adaptation strategies, nature-based solutions, community planning for ...

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CSS, Inc

Resilience Specialist

Charleston, SC · On-site

Develop new training and products based on user needs and review of audience feedback in subjects relating to climate change, adaptation strategies, nature-based solutions, community planning for ...

CSS, Inc

Resilience Specialist

Charleston, SC · On-site

Develop new training and products based on user needs and review of audience feedback in subjects relating to climate change, adaptation strategies, nature-based solutions, community planning for ...

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As of Jul 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for climate change adaptation in the United States is $66,769.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41,000.00 and $84,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Climate Change Adaptation job?

A Climate Change Adaptation job focuses on developing and implementing strategies to help communities, businesses, and ecosystems cope with the impacts of climate change. Professionals in this field assess risks from rising temperatures, extreme weather, and other environmental changes, then design policies, projects, and infrastructure to enhance resilience. They work in government agencies, nonprofits, research institutions, and private companies to integrate climate adaptation into planning and decision-making.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Climate Change Adaptation position, and why are they important?

To excel in Climate Change Adaptation, you typically need a background in environmental science, sustainability, or related fields, coupled with strong analytical and project management skills. Familiarity with climate modeling tools, geographic information systems (GIS), and climate risk assessment frameworks is often required, along with certifications like LEED or PMP being advantageous. Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving abilities help professionals effectively collaborate and implement adaptation strategies. These skills are crucial for developing practical solutions that address complex environmental challenges and ensure resilient communities.

What does a typical day look like for someone working in Climate Change Adaptation?

A typical day in Climate Change Adaptation involves conducting climate risk assessments, developing adaptation plans, and liaising with various stakeholders such as government agencies, community groups, and engineers. You may spend time analyzing data, preparing reports, or coordinating workshops and public outreach efforts to inform communities about adaptation strategies. Collaboration is a big part of the role, as projects often require input from multi-disciplinary teams. The work environment can range from office settings to on-site field visits, depending on the stage of the project. Each day brings new challenges that require innovative thinking and adaptability to emerging information and changing climate impacts.

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Infographic showing various Climate Change Adaptation job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 2% Summer. Highlights an 83% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $66,769 per year, or $32.1 per hour.
Senior Climate Resilience Engineer / Planner

Senior Climate Resilience Engineer / Planner

Herrera Environmental Consultants, Inc.

Seattle, WA • On-site

$103K - $180K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 20 days ago

Job description

We are Herrera
Envision yourself at a growing, employee-owned company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best performance while making a difference in the world.
We are Herrera, a science, planning, and design consulting firm dedicated to working with clients to develop holistic solutions that provide social and environmental benefit. We protect the environment every day by providing a diverse range of consulting services to cities, counties, state and federal agencies, Tribes, non-profits, and private clients throughout Washington, Oregon, California, Montana, Wyoming, Alaska, and western Canada.
For over 40 years, Herrera has cultivated a collaborative, caring, and values-driven culture that empowers our employee-owners to achieve excellence while ensuring we have fun along the way. By providing our employee-owners with the autonomy to pursue their professional interests and through encouraging them to grow, we benefit from high employee-owner retention that contributes to our longstanding partnerships with clients.
Our Values
  • Treat everyone with respect and dignity, always.
  • Insist on integrity, objectivity, and social and environmental ethics in our work.
  • Act as stewards of the environment upon which we depend.
  • Research and outreach, learn and teach.
  • Employee owners, employee leaders.

Your Opportunity
Are you passionate about helping communities and organizations prepare for climate change and build long term resilience? Do you enjoy working across disciplines to develop innovative, practical solutions to complex environmental and infrastructure challenges? Then this role is for you!
As a Climate Resilience Engineer or Planner, you will join a collaborative team of engineers, planners, scientists, landscape architects, restoration specialists, geospatial analysts, and designers working to advance climate adaptation and resilience initiatives across the Pacific Northwest and beyond. This role supports a wide variety of meaningful projects related to climate vulnerability assessment, adaptation planning, watershed resilience, stormwater management, ecological restoration, and sustainable community development.
In this role we will count on you to:
  • Lead or support climate adaptation and resilience planning efforts
  • Conduct vulnerability assessments, risk analyses, and adaptation planning
  • Collaborate with stormwater, restoration, sustainable development, and geospatial teams
  • Support proposals, project scoping, and business development efforts
  • Build and maintain relationships with clients, agency partners, and collaborators
  • Grow companywide climate-related work and support strategic initiatives
  • Manage projects, budgets, and schedules

Minimum Qualifications
Education, Experience, & Licensure/Certifications
  • Bachelor's degree in civil, environmental, or water resources engineering; environmental science; or a related field
  • 8 or more years of professional experience leading or supporting climate resilience and adaptation planning, hazard mitigation, and related work
  • Expertise applying this expertise on projects related to environmental planning, watershed health (including green infrastructure/nature-based solutions), shoreline health, infrastructure protection, and/or related efforts
  • Experience managing interdisciplinary projects and coordinating with technical teams and clients
  • Experience developing scopes of work, budgets, schedules, and technical deliverables
  • Experience in client management and proactive business development
  • Valid driver's license

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
  • Experience with climate risk assessment frameworks, resilience metrics, or adaptation planning tools
  • Strong collaboration and relationship building skills across disciplines, sectors, and communities
  • Systems thinking and implementation planning skills with the ability to connect technical analysis to actionable outcomes
  • Proven ability to serve as a project manager and successfully deliver projects
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Bluebeam for document review, coordination, and collaboration
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively within fast paced interdisciplinary teams
  • A passion for developing equitable, sustainable, and resilient solutions for communities and ecosystems

Preferred Qualifications
  • Advanced degree engineering, planning, environmental science or related field
  • Experience working with public sector clients, Tribes, utilities, or community-based organizations
  • Familiarity with Pacific Northwest watersheds, regulatory requirements, and climate resilience challenges
  • Experience with grant writing, funding strategy, or implementation planning
  • Professional licensure or certifications relevant to the role (e.g., PE, CFM, PMP)
  • Proficiency in ArcGIS and hydraulic modeling software (including SWMM, MGSFlood, and/or WWHM)
Other specific training and professional organization affiliations should be noted in the applicant's resume and/or cover letter.
We are proud to support our employee-owners by offering the following compensation and benefits:
  • This position is salaried and exempt from overtime; the annual salary ranges by level are:
    • Engineer IV: $118,500 - $159,700
    • Engineer V: $139,100 - $180,300
    • Planner IV: $103,000 - $144,200
    • Planner V: $133,900 - $175,100
  • Flexible hybrid work culture
  • Medical/prescription drug/dental/vision insurance for employees and dependents; employees covered at no cost on base plan with buy-up options available; company contribution for dependents
  • Section 125 flexible benefits plans - healthcare and dependent care
  • Company-paid life insurance for employees; option to purchase additional life insurance for employees and dependents at employees' expense
  • Company-paid long term disability insurance for employees; option to purchase short-term disability insurance at employees' expense
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - we are 100% employee owned!
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Paid vacation, accrued bi-weekly, equivalent to 15 days per year for a 40 hour/week employee and prorated for employees working 24-39 hours/week
  • Paid sick leave, accrued bi-weekly, equivalent to 10 days per year for a 40-hour/week employee and prorated for employees working 24-39 hours per week
  • Flexible paid holidays (10)
  • Paid volunteer time (8 hours annually)
  • Company-paid annual membership dues for one professional organization
  • Professional development / continuing education allowance
  • Discretionary annual bonus
  • Transit benefit

To learn more, please visit our website at:www.herrerainc.com
We Are Committed to Equal Opportunity, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
At Herrera, we celebrate our differences as much as our similarities. We know the best outcomes come from interdisciplinary, diverse, and inclusive teams. Our values are ever-present in the people, culture, and work we do, they are not just a few sentences on our website. We treat people with respect and act with integrity and objectivity. Our employment decisions are based on knowledge, skills, and abilities, and have nothing to do with your race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, medical history, reproductive health decisions, political ideology, veteran status, or physical appearance. As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, we encourage women, minorities, veterans, disabled veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply for our open positions. We are also a member of E-Verify. To learn more about E-Verify, read the E-Verify Notice and the Right to Work Notice.

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