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Staff Embodied Carbon & Materials Specialist - Environmental Services

Burns & McDonnell
Minneapolis, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 4/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/21/2026
Description Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Embodied Carbon & Materials Specialist to join our growing sustainability team. This role will support project teams by performing whole building life cycle assessments, reviewing drawings and specifications, and guiding responsible material selection and design alternatives. In addition, the position will assist with LEED and Envision certifications including material submittal reviews and submission documentation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct whole building life cycle and/or embodied carbon assessments using tools such as EC3 and OneClick.
  • Review building drawings, specifications, and submittals to identify opportunities for low carbon and responsible material selection.
  • Track, document, and support the submission of LEED and Envision credits, particularly Materials & Resources credits and construction-phase documentation.
  • Provide recommendations and coordination to design, engineering, and construction teams on low-carbon products, structural/material efficiencies, and procurement strategies.
  • Coordinate with project teams to integrate solutions into formal design documents, collect material data, and confirm compliance with sustainability goals.
  • Educate project teams on embodied carbon concepts and basics of integration into design and construction projects.
  • Maintain an awareness of evolving low carbon materials, responsible material certifications, and procurement.
  • Other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Architecture, Construction, Sustainability, or related field from an accredited program required.
  • 4 years of related professional experience preferred.
  • Experience working on design and construction projects is highly preferred. Experience working with Whole Building Life Cycle Assessments (WBLCA’s) preferred.
  • LEED AP and/or Envision SP certifications preferred.
  • Background in structural engineering or architecture preferred.
  • Experience supporting LEED and/or Envision project documentation preferred.
  • Excellent written & verbal communication skills and experience communicating with technical disciplines.
  • Basic knowledge of environment/sustainable business practices, regulatory/statutory dynamics, and current trends in the profession.
  • Knowledge of the integration of embodied carbon assessment and reduction into a standard design and construction process and timeline strongly preferred.
  • Knowledge of sustainable construction practices, low-carbon materials, and material transparency resources (EPDs, HPDs, Declare labels) preferred.
  • Experience using embodied carbon tools for project delivery (EC3, OneClick LCA) strongly preferred.
  • Deep familiarity with embodied carbon and WBLCA concepts strongly preferred.
  • Ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings strongly preferred.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
  • Ability to apply intensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices to broad assignments and devise new approaches to problems encountered.

Compensation

$82,000.00-145,000.00 Yearly

The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in compliance with all local/state regulations. The expected compensation range for this position is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, prior work experience and work location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.

Benefits

Our extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs. As part of being 100% employee-owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

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Job Engineering

Primary Location US-CO-Denver

Other Locations US-IL-Downers Grove, US-MN-Minneapolis/St Paul, US-IL-Chicago

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID: 260871

Job Hire Type Experienced #ENS

Salary : $82,000 - $145,000

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