Applied Environmental Scientist - Climate & Engagement

RTI International; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Generous paid time off

401(k) retirement savings program

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

RTI International is seeking an Applied Research Specialist for the Center for Water, Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Energy Solutions (WARES) based in Research Triangle Park, NC, with telecommuting options. The role covers qualitative research, stakeholder engagement, communication, and developing decision-support tools across environmental and natural resource projects.

The candidate will contribute to study design, data collection and analysis, and client communications, with

Qualifications

• Experience conducting qualitative research and stakeholder engagement in environmental or natural resources fields
• Ability to translate complex information into accessible reports and visuals
• Proven ability to work across multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple tasks

Responsibilities

• Designs and leads qualitative and mixed-methods research
• Conducts stakeholder and community engagement
• Translates technical information into accessible reports and visuals
• Leads research tasks and multidisciplinary project teams
• Supports business development through proposals and client relationships
• Builds collaborations across disciplines and organizations

Skills

Qualitative research

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Project management

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related field

Master's degree in related field

Job description

RTI International is seeking an Applied Research Specialist for the Center for Water, Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Energy Solutions (WARES) based in Research Triangle Park, NC, with telecommuting options. The role covers qualitative research, stakeholder engagement, communication, and developing decision-support tools across environmental and natural resource projects.

The candidate will contribute to study design, data collection and analysis, and client communications, with