Contract Environmental Life Cycle Assessment Jobs

Primary location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania 
Relocation offered: No 
Employment status: Full-Time 
Travel: <10% 
Non-compete: No 

The estimated base salary range for this role is "$100,000 to $115,000" per year.  
Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience and other relevant factors

What does it mean to work at Armstrong?

It means being immersed in a supportive culture that recognizes you as a key player in Armstrong's future. We are a large company with a local feel, where you will get to know and collaborate with leadership and your colleagues across the company.

By joining us, you'll have the opportunity to make the most of your potential. Alongside a competitive remuneration package, you will receive:

A benefits package including: medical, dental, prescription drug, life insurance, 401k match, long-term disability coverage, vacation and sick time, product discount programs and many more.
Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests.
A casual work environment where we have a recognition program for our team, and service awards. You will also be able to make the most of our fitness center and lunchtime cafe. 
A working culture that balances individual achievement with teamwork and collaboration. We draw on each other's strengths and allow for different work styles to build engagement and satisfaction to deliver results. 

The Life Cycle Assessment Engineer role is based in Lancaster, PA and requires strong technical skills and the ability to apply Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) within a business environment to drive measurable sustainability outcomes. The candidate will own execution of LCA efforts for Armstrong products, including delivery of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), and integrate insights into product, manufacturing, and enterprise decision-making.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, is independently driven, and is motivated to learn, grow, and expand impact across Product Stewardship and Sustainability programs over time.

What's in it for you?

• Drive measurable sustainability impact through Life Cycle Assessments and carbon reduction initiatives.
• Lead high-visibility projects including Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) and cross-functional sustainability strategies.
• Grow your expertise by collaborating with industry leaders and contributing to standards like ASTM and LEED.

What will you do?

• Plan, communicate, and execute Life Cycle Assessments and related projects
• Perform and validate LCA modeling using leading LCA software packages
• Develop LCA-related tools and training for AWI teams, including Innovation and Sustainability
• Develop product and plant strategies to achieve embodied carbon reduction targets
• Manage supplier data collection and engagement
• Lead development and delivery of environmental product declarations (EPDs)
• Develop product-level strategies and support execution of multi-year sustainability outcomes
• Identify opportunities for impact reduction using tools such as energy efficiency, material optimization, and supply chain engagement
• Collaborate with manufacturing, R&D, and cross-functional teams to develop material health disclosures and support ESG goals
• Apply technical knowledge to advance front-end innovation and sustainability initiatives
• Participate in and contribute to external standards and sustainability organizations (e.g., ASTM, LEED)
• Identify new approaches to apply LCA across multiple product categories
• Monitor trends in LCA methodologies, markets, and reporting standards and share insights with AWI teams

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, environmental science, sustainability, or a related field
• Strong proficiency in at least one major LCA modeling software (e.g., GaBi, SimaPro, One Click LCA, OpenLCA)
• Knowledge of LCA standards, EPD/PCR frameworks, and the regulatory landscape (state and federal) related to sustainability, chemicals of concern, and product compliance
• At least 5 to 7 years of applied Life Cycle Assessment experience
• Documented experience conducting and managing Life Cycle Assessments
• Experience delivering EPDs or similar disclosures

What will make you successful?

• Demonstrated life cycle assessment modeling experience and a strong, self-driven and collaborative work style
• Experience evaluating material and supply chain hotspots
• Experience providing insights that inform strategy and product change
• Ability to independently drive technical work while operating cross-functionally within a business environment
• Experience with or willingness to engage in ASTM, LEED, or similar organizations
• Ability to navigate complex data and focus on critical drivers for progress
• Ability to manage and organize multiple projects effectively
• Ability to define and communicate solutions to unstructured problems
• Ability to inspire and educate cross-functional teams and stakeholders
• Ability to understand manufacturing and product data to identify where LCA drives business value

What will make you stand out?

• Master's degree in engineering, environmental science, sustainability, or a related field
• Experience preparing chemical transparency documentation (e.g., HPDs, Declare labels)
• Professional certifications such as American Center for Life Cycle Assessment Certified Practitioner (ACLCACP)
• LCA modeling experience required and PCR/EPD development experience

Physical and Mental Demands

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:  sit for prolonged periods; repetitive motion of hands/wrists/fingers; concentrate and repeat the same physical or mental activities over and over; think analytically and be exact or highly accurate; make decisions such as to identify complex problems, develop options and implement solutions; work in a team; ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADAAA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards; pay attention to and remember details; communicate effectively including active listening to understand points being made, and asking appropriate questions and not interrupting inappropriately; speak to convey information effectively; write to communicate effectively as appropriate for the needs of the audience; read to understand work related documents; move between different physical locations within and between buildings; and push, pull, carry and lift in the normal course of travel.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job. Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions with standard level of noise common to an office environment including office equipment and co-workers speaking to each other and on phones.  Employees are required to wear personal protective equipment when entering the floor of manufacturing facilities and labs based on the specific requirements of each location.

Why should you join Armstrong World Industries?

Armstrong World Industries (AWI) is an Americas leader in the design and manufacture of innovative interior and exterior architectural applications including ceilings, specialty walls and exterior metal solutions. With approximately $1.4 billion in revenue, AWI has about 3,700 employees and a manufacturing network of 21 facilities in North America.

At home, at work, in healthcare facilities, classrooms, stores, or restaurants, we offer interior solutions that help to enhance comfort, save time, improve building efficiency and overall performance, and create beautiful spaces.

For more than 160 years, we have built our business on trust and integrity. It set us apart then, and it sets us apart now, along with our ability to collaborate with and innovate for the people we're here to serve - our customers, our shareholders, our communities and our employees.

We are committed to developing new and sustainable architectural solutions, with design and performance possibilities that make a positive difference in spaces where we live, work, learn, heal and play. It's an exciting, rewarding business to be in, and we're committed to continue to grow and prosper for the benefit of all of our stakeholders. We hope you join us.

Our Sustainability Ambition

"Bringing our Purpose to Life" - lead a transformation in the design and building of spaces fit for today and tomorrow.
We are committed to:

• Engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce;
• Transforming buildings from structures that shelter into structures that serve and preserve the health and well-being of people and planet;
• Pursuing sustainable, innovative solutions for spaces where we live, work, learn heal and play;
• Being a catalyst for change with all of our stakeholders; and
• Making a positive difference in the environments and communities we impact.

About the location (Lancaster PA)

Lancaster, PA. A great central location in South Central Pennsylvania, Lancaster is ideally situated for easy access to major metropolitan cities such as Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington DC, and New York City. Lancaster offers a vibrant arts and entertainment community with wonderful historic sites, B&Bs, museums, great shopping, entertainment venues and restaurants.

Armstrong is committed to engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce.  As part of our dedication to diversity, AWI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard for race, sex, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at by email at AWI talent acquisition and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

Come and build your future with us and apply today!