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DMV Water Leader

Washington, DC · On-site

  • Medical

  • Retirement

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Advocate for green infrastructure, climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies. Is this role right for you? * At least 15 years of experience in water engineering, advisory, infrastructure ...

Stantec

Mechanical Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site

$107K - $155K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

You will assist in evaluating, selecting, specifying, and engineering certain Heating, Ventilating ... issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and ...

Stantec

Senior Plumbing Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site

$118K - $162K/yr

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  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Professional Engineering license required; * Experience supervising a team of engineers; * LEED AP ... issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and ...

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How much do climate change engineering jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for climate change engineering in Washington is $35.73, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.88 and $43.03 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a climate change engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Climate Change Engineer, you need a strong background in environmental engineering, climate science, and sustainability, typically supported by a relevant engineering degree and professional licensure. Familiarity with modeling software, GIS systems, and certifications like LEED or ENV SP are commonly required. Excellent problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills help professionals address complex challenges and engage stakeholders. These competencies ensure effective development and implementation of solutions that mitigate the impacts of climate change and support sustainable development.

What is climate change engineering?

Climate change engineering is a field focused on designing, developing, and implementing technologies and strategies to mitigate or adapt to the impacts of climate change. This can include renewable energy systems, carbon capture and storage, sustainable building practices, and environmental remediation. Engineers in this field work to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, enhance energy efficiency, and create resilient infrastructure to withstand climate-related challenges. Their work is essential in helping societies transition to more sustainable and climate-resilient ways of living.

What is the difference between Climate Change Engineering vs Environmental Engineer?

AspectClimate Change EngineeringEnvironmental Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Engineering, specialized courses in climate scienceBachelor's or Master's in Environmental Engineering or related field
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, consulting firms, government agencies focused on climate solutionsIndustrial sites, government agencies, consulting firms addressing environmental issues
Industry UsageClimate mitigation, renewable energy, carbon reduction projectsPollution control, waste management, environmental compliance

Climate Change Engineering focuses on developing solutions to reduce greenhouse gases and adapt to climate impacts, while Environmental Engineers address broader environmental issues like pollution and resource management. Both roles require similar credentials but differ in their specific focus and work environments.

What types of projects do climate change engineers typically work on, and how collaborative is the work environment?

Climate change engineers often engage in projects such as designing renewable energy systems, developing sustainable infrastructure, and implementing carbon reduction strategies. The work environment is highly collaborative, involving close coordination with environmental scientists, policy experts, architects, and community stakeholders to create effective and practical solutions. Engineers in this field frequently participate in multidisciplinary teams, ensuring that technical designs align with regulatory requirements and environmental goals. This collaborative approach helps address complex climate-related challenges and fosters professional growth through exposure to diverse perspectives.

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Infographic showing various Climate Change Engineering job openings in Washington as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 72% Full Time, 24% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $74,326 per year, or $35.7 per hour.

UNPAID VOLUNTEER - Director of Research (Sustainable Finance)

Digital Technology Institute for Development (DTID)

Washington, DC • On-site, Remote

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Job description

THIS IS AN UNPAID ROLE
Role Title: Director of Research (Sustainable Finance)
Role Nature: Volunteer
Location: Home-based
The Blockchain & Climate Institute (BCI) is an international volunteers-led think tank supporting and advocating the application of blockchain technology in the global fight against climate change.
We are looking for a passionate professional VOLUNTEER who takes a methodological approach to their work, conducts independent research and analysis, engages with key stakeholders, and establishes strategic partnerships to progress the BCI's core mission. Driving the end-to-end research process, conducting both independent research and mentoring research officers, publishing research, producing briefing materials for speeches and presentations at high-level conferences; and turning actions into impacts to shape sustainable finance policy agenda on a global platform.
BCI is currently looking for an outstanding volunteer to undertake the role of Director of Research (Sustainable Finance) leading Research Division I at BCI. As with all other roles in BCI, this is a voluntary unpaid role.
Responsibilities:
  • To provide leadership, strategic planning, and administrative and personnel management across the entire Division, particularly with projects that combine "Sustainable Finance" and "Data Technologies" in response to demands from governments;
  • To report to the Director-General, the ExCo, and advisors on progress across the management and a wide range of projects taking place in the Division;
  • To coordinate research support for fellows' councils in areas such as sustainable finance, renewable energy, carbon trading, biodiversity conservation, etc.;
  • To carry out primary and secondary research activities, including both quantitative and qualitative, analytical examination and publishing of high-quality research which spearheads the growing field of sustainable finance (particularly climate/environmental aspects);
  • To generate opportunities for strategic partnerships with the support of Strategy Officers;
  • To attend conferences and events to promote the BCI, communicate research findings and insights engage with key stakeholders.

Requirements
Education & training
  • A relevant degree or training in the relevant discipline, at Ph.D. level, preferred; and
  • Experience in producing research outputs and structured reports for different audiences.

Relevant experience
  • Proven ability in organization/business development (e.g. experience working in a target-driven role);
  • Experience in building constructive relationships with stakeholders;
  • Experience in working independently and with teams to drive forward projects using own initiative; and
  • Experience in designing, planning, and facilitating independent research and the ability to meet tight deadlines.
  • Experience leading technology projects (e.g. AI, IoT, DLT) that support sustainable development.

Credentials
Green/Environmental/Climate/Sustainable Finance.
  • Deep understanding of the TCFD (Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures) Recommendations - This framework has become in recent years the most important guideline to help financial and non-financial organizations assess climate-related risks and opportunities.
  • Working knowledge of different aspects of the finance sector - It includes important asset classes (e.g. Fixed Income, Equities, Commodities, Derivatives, etc.), types of stakeholders (e.g. Institutional Investors, Exchanges, Asset Managers, Regulators), Risk Assessment, New Regulations (e.g. Basel III/IV), among others.
  • Knowledge of important Sustainable Finance standards - This includes financial products such as Fixed Income (e.g. ICMA Green Bonds Principles, ISO 14030, etc), Equities (e.g. SASB, GRI, IFRS), and EU Taxonomy, among others.

Transformational Data Technologies.
  • Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies - This should include well-known open-source projects like Ethereum as well as domain-specific ones like Corda R3.
  • Artificial Intelligence - The increasing amount of data from ESG investment requires the use of new technologies like Machine Learning (ML). The Director of Research in this Division should demonstrate experience with supervised and unsupervised ML.
  • Internet of Things - Data from real economy projects in sectors such as Energy, Transport, Materials & Buildings, and Agriculture, among others could be collected in order to demonstrate the environmental impact of sustainable investments.
  • Other aspects of Data and Distributed Computing - In order to handle the growing amount of data across the ESG investment spectrum, candidates should have a working knowledge of Cloud Infrastructure, Version Control (GitHub), DevOps, Software Development, Data Engineering, Databases (SQL and NoSQL), etc.

The successful candidate is expected to be cognizant of the intersection of the above and other related fields in order to produce state-of-the-art research outputs across these cross-disciplinary fields. For example, "Blockchain Green Bonds" could be used to fund Energy Efficiency or Agricultural projects, and "Data" flowing from such real economy projects could help automate aspects such as impact assessment, smart contracts in a DLT, etc.
Skills and abilities
  • Excellent oral communication skills, including the ability to develop effective working relationships, work flexibly across professional and operational boundaries, and communicate professionally with internal and external stakeholders at all levels;
  • Excellent English writing skills and detail-orientated;
  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to balance competing demands under pressure;
  • Strong presentation skills and ability to present ideas appropriately and persuasively; and
  • Aptitude in Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish (desirable).

General & specialist knowledge
  • Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office; and
  • Strong depth of knowledge on topics central to the BCI such as climate change, climate finance, blockchain technology, and artificial intelligence preferred (see vacancy description for details).

Benefits
Blockchain and other emerging technologies - Climate change and sustainability - These are two hot topic groups that have been headlining media outlets, dominating conferences & events, and gaining increasing traction in research and pilot projects. BCI is here as an expert platform to help governments, inter-governmental and regional organizations as well as relevant corporates to negotiate the complex landscape of emerging technologies for environmental good. We cement our expertise by putting in the hard work in researching, identifying, and analyzing the applications of emerging technologies so that informed decisions can be made by the stakeholders in the climate change and action network.
One of the most important aspects of BCI's mission is to support legislators and policymakers to create an enabling environment for the adoption of distributed ledger technologies. To that end, this opportunity will ensure BCI is financially sustainable before we make the developing-country communities sustainable.
What's in it for the volunteer?
  • Your mind will be mentally stimulated, hence providing you with a sense of purpose;
  • You will advance and boost your professional career by helping you to make professional connections and giving you real-world experience at the intersection between climate and emerging technologies; and
  • Help you develop long-lasting professional relationships with others. People who come together to make the world a better place forge close connections.

Selection Process
As a voluntary organization, we are pleased to open the door for candidates who may not have the prior experience they need to start, progress, or switch their careers. To recruit the most suitable, talented, or potential new members out of the volume of applications received, it is the BCI's policy to also consider inexperienced candidates to fill our voluntary unpaid roles as long as they can demonstrate the skills required in the written assessment. In the selection process, most candidates will be invited to complete the following assessment.
Section A: Verbal and Numerical Reasoning (20 multiple-choice questions)
Section B: Situation Judgement Test (20 multiple-choice questions)
Section C: In-Tray Exercise (An open-ended assessment relevant to the duties of the role)
Candidates who pass all three sections will be invited to attend a phone screening, first interview, and final interview online.

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