Advisory Consultant Carbon & Decarbonization

Mott MacDonald; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 93,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Hybrid in-office culture

Disability accommodation

Job summary

Mott MacDonald Canada is seeking an Advisory Consultant, Carbon & Decarbonization to support climate and sustainability advisory services across infrastructure, transportation, energy, water, and built environment projects.

You will contribute to carbon accounting, decarbonization planning, net-zero strategies, and emissions modelling, helping clients meet regulatory requirements and sustainability targets while delivering practical, low-carbon outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Sustainability, Energy, or related discipline.
• 5–10 years of relevant professional experience in sustainability, climate change, environmental consulting, infrastructure, or related advisory services.
• 3–5 years of experience supporting carbon management, greenhouse gas accounting, decarbonization, sustainability, or net-zero initiatives.
• Experience conducting GHG inventories, emissions modelling, carbon footprint assessments, or life-cycle carbon analyses.
• Familiarity with internationally recognized carbon accounting standards and frameworks such as the GHG Protocol, PAS 2080, ISO 14064, SBTi, and net-zero frameworks.
• Understanding of carbon reduction strategies across infrastructure, transportation, buildings, industrial, or energy sectors.
• Ability to analyze complex datasets and translate findings into practical client recommendations.
• Experience preparing technical reports and communicating sustainability findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of greenhouse gas (GHG) inventories, carbon footprint assessments, and emissions modelling for infrastructure, energy, transportation, and development projects.
• Conduct carbon assessments across the project life cycle, including embodied carbon, operational carbon, and user carbon.
• Support the development of decarbonization pathways, net-zero strategies, and carbon reduction action plans for public and private sector clients.
• Analyze emissions data and identify opportunities for carbon reduction, energy efficiency, renewable energy integration, and sustainable infrastructure solutions.
• Assist in the preparation of technical reports, client presentations, and sustainability documentation, translating complex carbon and climate concepts into clear recommendations.
• Support integration of carbon management into project planning, design, procurement, and delivery processes.
• Review and apply carbon accounting methodologies and frameworks (e.g., GHG Protocol, PAS 2080, ISO standards).
• Collaborate with engineering, planning, environmental, and advisory teams to develop low-carbon solutions.
• Support climate-related disclosures and ESG initiatives where required.
• Participate in stakeholder workshops, engagement activities, and technical discussions on carbon management.

Skills

Carbon accounting

GHG inventories

Emissions modelling

Net-zero strategies

Data analysis

Technical reporting

Stakeholder engagement

Sustainability frameworks

Proposal support

ESG knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Sustainability, Energy, or related discipline

Tools

Carbon modelling software

Life cycle assessment tools

EPDs and LCA data

Job description

Advisory Consultant Carbon & Decarbonization

At Mott MacDonald, we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things in engineering, management, and development services, supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. As one of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through our network of 20,000+ talented consultants. With sustainability and innovation at the heart of all our sectors in North America, including, Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water.

We believe in empowering our people to excel, learn, and grow, offering diverse opportunities to contribute to career-defining work. Join us and be part of a collaborative environment where your ambitions are united with ours, and you can truly shape your story.

If you share that vision, even if you don’t meet every requirement listed, we’d still love to hear from you. We value potential and diverse perspectives as much as experience. Let’s explore how we can support your growth and help you take the next step in your career, while contributing to an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.

Mott MacDonald is seeking a passionate Advisory Consultant, Carbon & Decarbonization to support the delivery of climate and sustainability advisory services across infrastructure, transportation, energy, water, and built environment projects. This role offers an exciting opportunity to help clients understand, measure, manage, and reduce carbon emissions while supporting their transition to a low‑carbon future.

Working alongside multidisciplinary teams and sustainability specialists, you will contribute to carbon assessments, decarbonization planning, net‑zero strategies, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions modelling, and sustainability initiatives. You will help clients navigate evolving regulatory requirements, sustainability commitments, and climate goals while identifying practical pathways to reduce emissions and improve environmental performance.

This role is ideal for a consultant with a strong understanding of carbon accounting, infrastructure sustainability, and decarbonization strategies who is looking to grow their expertise while delivering meaningful outcomes for clients and communities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the delivery of greenhouse gas (GHG) inventories, carbon footprint assessments, and emissions modelling for infrastructure, energy, transportation, and development projects.
• Conduct carbon assessments across the project life cycle, including embodied carbon, operational carbon, and user carbon.
• Support the development of decarbonization pathways, net‑zero strategies, and carbon reduction action plans for public and private sector clients.
• Analyze emissions data and identify opportunities for carbon reduction, energy efficiency, renewable energy integration, and sustainable infrastructure solutions.
• Assist in the preparation of technical reports, client presentations, and sustainability documentation, translating complex carbon and climate concepts into clear and actionable recommendations.
• Support the integration of carbon management and sustainability objectives into project planning, design, procurement, and delivery processes.
• Review and apply relevant carbon accounting methodologies, standards, and frameworks, including, CAGBC Zero Carbon Building Standards, GHG Protocol, ISO standards, PAS 2080, and other industry best practices.
• Collaborate with engineering, planning, environmental, and advisory teams to develop low‑carbon infrastructure solutions.
• Support climate‑related disclosures, sustainability reporting, and ESG initiatives where required.
• Participate in stakeholder workshops, engagement activities, and technical discussions related to carbon management and decarbonization.
• Assist with business development activities, including proposal preparation, and research.
• Contribute to thought leadership, knowledge sharing, and the continuous development of Mott MacDonald's carbon and sustainability advisory capabilities.
• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Engineering, Sustainability, Energy, or a related discipline.
• 5–10 years of relevant professional experience in sustainability, climate change, environmental consulting, infrastructure, engineering, or related advisory services.
• 3–5 years of experience supporting carbon management, greenhouse gas accounting, decarbonization, sustainability, or net‑zero initiatives.
• Experience conducting GHG inventories, emissions modelling, carbon footprint assessments, or life‑cycle carbon analyses.
• Familiarity with internationally recognized carbon accounting standards and frameworks, such as the GHG Protocol, PAS 2080, ISO 14064, Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), and net‑zero frameworks.
• Understanding of carbon reduction strategies across infrastructure, transportation, buildings, industrial, or energy sectors.
• Ability to analyze complex datasets and transform findings into practical recommendations for clients.
• Experience preparing technical reports and communicating sustainability and carbon‑related findings to technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to contribute effectively to workshops and client discussions.
• Experience with embodied carbon assessment tools, life‑cycle assessment (LCA), environmental product declarations (EPDs), or carbon modelling software is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of renewable energy systems, circular economy principles, sustainable procurement, or nature‑based carbon solutions is considered an asset.
• Familiarity with sustainability frameworks, climate disclosure requirements, and environmental policy is considered an asset.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and project delivery skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative consulting environment.

At Mott MacDonald, o ur employees have a stake and a voice in our business, providing them with a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses.

Multiple factors such as qualifications, overall experience and position responsibilities will be used to determine the successful candidate's actual salary within the expected range.

The expected salary range for this position is from $93,214 – $113,929.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Collaboration at Our Core

At Mott MacDonald, we believe great ideas happen when we're together. Our hybrid approach centers on an in‑office culture, with most of your time spent collaborating face‑to‑face and a minimum of three days per week in the office. We balance flexibility with connection, so you and your manager can choose how to meet client, team, and personal commitments.

We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). Mott MacDonald Canada Limited will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.