Carbon project analyst

Rainbow Standard; Lyon; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Office in Lyon

Team retreats

Mutuelle health insurance + transit-a"

Job summary

Rainbow Standard is seeking a Carbon Project Analyst in Lyon to transform methodologies into certified projects. You will guide developers through validation and verification, work with internal teams, and coordinate with auditors to ensure timely certification.

You will assess data, perform LCAs, and develop evidence-based arguments to close gaps while contributing to templates and new methodologies across the certification program.

Qualifications

• Master's degree (or equivalent) in engineering, environmental science or a related field.
• 1-3 years in operations, project management, consultancy or client-facing roles.
• Knowledge of industrial systems and carbon measurement (LCA, carbon footprinting, GHG Protocol).
• Analytical, detail-oriented, proactive.

Responsibilities

• Manage project certification: collect developer data, run LCAs with in-house models, check eligibility against Rainbow Standard.
• Turn developers' technology and operations into eligibility assessments and PDDs.
• Find where a project falls short and build evidence-based arguments to close the gap.
• Keep certification moving with clear communication to developers and auditors.
• Build templates and processes, and help roll out new methodologies.

Skills

Analytical

Detail-oriented

Proactive

Excellent English

Education

Master's degree in engineering, environmental science or related field

Job description

Join the team Carbon project analyst Rainbow is looking for a Carbon Project Analyst to join our Certification Operations team in Lyon. Team Certification Operations Job type Full Time Created 06/10/2026 Start date January 2027 Location Lyon Application closing 15/11/2026 You turn methodologies into certified projects. You guide developers through validation and verification, work with VVBs, and flag where a methodology needs adjusting. You work closely with Samara and Ai-Ling on certification, and coordinate with Clem and Erica on methodology questions, plus Tech on Arc, our platform. You'll join a team of climate experts ( meet the team ).

• Manage project certification: collect developer data, run LCAs with our in-house models, check eligibility against the Rainbow Standard
• Turn developers' technology and operations into eligibility assessments and PDDs
• Find where a project falls short and build evidence-based arguments to close the gap
• Keep certification moving with clear communication to developers and auditors
• Build templates and processes, and help roll out new methodologies

• Master's degree (or equivalent) in engineering, environmental science or a related field
• 1-3 years in operations, project management, consultancy or client-facing roles
• Knowledge of industrial systems and carbon measurement (LCA, carbon footprinting, GHG Protocol)
• Analytical, detail-oriented, proactive
• Excellent English; French, German or Spanish is a plus

• 15min introduction call with Samara
• 45min call on your experience with Clem
• 2h practical case (async)
• 1h30 interview to debrief the case with Samara
• 30min conversation with two members of the team

Environment & Benefits

Competitive salary Based on your geography and experience, with a transparent salary grid. Stock options Attractive stock options package Convenient office location Office in Lyon. Start-up culture High levels of responsibility and impact, and a strong emphasis on experimentation and innovation. Work-life balance We mean it Collaborative team spirit A close-knit, mission-driven team grounded in our Rainbow values . Benefits 50% of your Alan Green Mutuelle + 50% of your transit pass. Team retreats Two team retreats a year, often outdoors or visiting project developers we work with We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Inclusion is an ongoing journey that requires dedication, and we aim to create an authentic, welcoming space for all. We celebrate individuality, embracing people of all nationalities, abilities, family structures, ages, socio-economic statuses, civil statuses, sexual orientations, gender identities, ethnic origins, religions, beliefs, and any other qualities that make their life experiences unique. We are at the beginning of building our company and our culture, and are extremely interested to talk about these topics if you are interested too!