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Climate Solutions Research Assistant

Climate Solutions Research Assistant

LHB

Minneapolis, MN • Hybrid

$57K - $71K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 12 days ago

Job description

Unique among design firms, LHB includes a group of architects, engineers, and researchers dedicated to identifying and implementing climate solutions to shape the future of our built environment. We focus on projects that have a significant positive impact on carbon reduction, advancing emerging technologies, and ensuring climate justice for all. Learn more about us here.

Our team has an opening for an individual who is passionate about supporting our clients in taking urgent climate action through a wide range of projects including climate mitigation and resilience/adaptation planning, data collection/analysis, and stakeholder engagement. This position offers an opportunity to use your excellent quantitative analysis, planning, and communication skills to support interesting projects with a meaningful impact. This hybrid working position can be based in either our Minneapolis or Duluth, MN office.

Essential Responsibilities

Work with LHB's Climate Solutions Studio on planning and research projects to improve the built environment. Tasks may include:

  • Greenhouse gas inventories
  • Data collection
  • Quantitative analysis
  • Visual communications of data and results
  • Climate action and resilience/adaptation plan development
  • Facilitation of community/stakeholder engagement
  • Written communications and presentations
  • Business development for climate solutions and planning projects
  • Technical guidance for team members

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in environmental sciences, climate, energy, and/or land use planning
  • 1 year of experience in related field
  • Upon receipt of an offer of employment, applicants must be able to successfully complete pre-employment onboarding requirements that will include a criminal/civil background check and drug screen, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations

Preferred Qualifications

  • Strong writing skills
  • Ability to effectively communicate concepts through visual representation
  • Passion for sustainability, climate action, equity/inclusion
  • Creative problem-solving skills
  • Curiosity for learning and innovation
  • Ability to collaborate with a team
  • Self-motivated individual who goes above and beyond to add value to projects
  • Experience with greenhouse gas emissions inventories

Salary Range

  • This position's anticipated base salary range is $57,000- $71,000 annually. (This position is eligible for year-end bonuses and for overtime pay at a rate of 1.5 times the regular rate of pay for hours worked in excess of 40 hours in a given workweek.) Offer will be determined based on the selected candidate's experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity among our team.

Benefits

  • Hybrid Work Environment
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time Off
  • Medical and Dental
  • HSA/FSA (Medical, Dependent Care, Parking Transportation)
  • Basic Life and AD&D
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee-Owned Company/Opportunities to become a Shareholder

Required Submittals

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter

Closing Date:  June 19, 2026

About LHB

Founded in Duluth in 1966, LHB is a multidisciplinary architecture, engineering, and planning firm that delivers integrated, creative, and high-performance design solutions for buildings, sites, and infrastructure. We specialize in commercial, education, government, healthcare, housing, public works, industrial, and energy projects and maintain four regional offices in Minnesota and Wisconsin. LHB is consistently recognized as a Top Workplace by USA TODAY and the Minnesota Star Tribune, with multiple culture excellence awards across employee experience categories.

LHB does not sponsor applicants for work visas

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