Energy and Decarbonization Consultant

Energy & Decarbonization Consultant (Arcadis)

Arcadis is the world’s leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We have over 36,000 people in more than 70 countries and are dedicated to improving quality of life.

Arcadis is looking for a passionate and driven Energy & Decarbonization Consultant to join our U.S.

-based Asset Advisory team and help shape the future of industrial decarbonization. In this role, you will collaborate with a diverse, multidisciplinary team and leverage one of the world’s best industrial client networks to deliver impactful solutions that enable energy‑consuming organizations to unlock value on their journey toward net zero.

As a Senior Consultant, you’ll lead projects and provide technical expertise to design and implement actionable energy & decarbonization strategies for global industrial clients across sectors such as life sciences, food and beverage, mining, and more. You will focus on reducing energy consumption, replacing fossil fuels, and integrating innovative, energy‑efficient technologies tailored to specific client needs.

• Develop decarbonization solutions:
  Lead the creation of site‑specific decarbonization strategies and solutions, working closely with clients to identify opportunities that contribute to corporate KPIs and outline actionable pathways toward net zero.
• Pre‑site analysis and preparation:
  Collaborate with design teams to request, process, and analyze key site energy and process information before conducting site visits.
• On‑site assessments:
  Lead detailed assessments of energy, utility, and process systems.
• Develop energy‑saving solutions:
  Work with cross‑functional engineering and sales teams to identify and develop energy efficiency and replacement solutions across process, thermal, cooling, compressed air, and water systems.
• Address local market considerations:
  Collaborate with permitting, grants, and incentives teams to identify local market opportunities, including CAPEX/OPEX rebates, and incorporate these into transition planning.
• Economic and carbon impact analysis:
  Review and prepare, in collaboration with our engineering teams, CAPEX estimates for decarbonization measures with the best ROI, perform cost‑benefit analyses, and develop sophisticated models such as marginal abatement cost curves and total cost of ownership assessments.
• Deliver decarbonization roadmaps:
  Develop and present site‑specific net zero/decarbonization roadmaps, including all the identified decarbonization solutions, to site and corporate client teams, ensuring actionable and impactful recommendations.
• Contribute to business development:
  Collaborate with global engineering teams to contribute to proposals for new projects in strategy and implementation phases.
• Drive proposition growth:
  Proactively grow the industrial decarbonization proposition by working with global ecosystem partners and staying informed on latest market needs.
• Client relationship management:
  Build and maintain strong client relationships through effective communication, while identifying opportunities for additional services to generate new business.

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science (e.g., Energy, Mechanical, or Process Engineering) or an equivalent qualification relevant to the role. A Master’s degree in chemical/mechanical/process engineering, sustainability, or related fields is preferred.
• At least 5 years of proven experience in energy assessments for large energy‑consuming sites. At least 7 years of experience in energy engineering or consultancy roles in the industrial sector.
• Working knowledge of thermal systems (steam & hot water), refrigeration & cooling, compressed air, industrial heat pumps, carbon capture and storage solutions, and other renewable energy technologies.
• Demonstrated success in client engagement and business development activities, including proposal writing and acquisition strategies.
• Exceptional ability to distill complex data into clear, concise language for diverse audiences, and proven experience collaborating across…