Industrial Ecologists

Course Advisor

United States

On-site

USD 42,520 - 124,620

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Course Advisor is seeking an Industrial Ecologist to apply ecological principles within industrial systems. This professional will examine material and energy flows in production processes, develop strategies for waste reduction, and promote sustainable resource management. Responsibilities include conducting environmental assessments and forecasting ecosystem conditions based on industrial activity. Knowledge of tools like Microsoft Excel, Python, and ESRI ArcGIS is required. The position offers a competitive salary, which ranges from $42,520 to $124,620 annually.

Qualifications

Understand written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Use logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses.
Communicate effectively in writing for the audience.

Responsibilities

Examine flow of materials in industrial processes.
Develop alternative energy investment scenarios.
Monitor environmental impact of development activities.

Skills

Reading Comprehension

Critical Thinking

Writing

Active Listening

Speaking

Judgment and Decision Making

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Python

Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft Visio

ESRI ArcGIS software

MATLAB

SAP

Job description

Industrial Ecologist

Industrial Ecologist Job Description Apply principles and processes of natural ecosystems to develop models for efficient industrial systems. Use knowledge from the physical and social sciences to maximize effective use of natural resources in the production and use of goods and services. Examine societal issues and their relationship with both technical systems and the environment.

What Is an Industrial Ecologist?

Industrial ecologists integrate concepts from ecology and engineering to design, evaluate, and improve industrial processes and supply chains. They assess resource flows, identify opportunities for waste reduction, and develop strategies that align economic performance with environmental stewardship.

Daily Responsibilities

Examine local, regional, or global use and flow of materials or energy in industrial production processes.
Develop alternative energy investment scenarios to compare economic and environmental costs and benefits.
Promote use of environmental management systems (EMS) to reduce waste or to improve environmentally sound use of natural resources.
Carry out environmental assessments in accordance with applicable standards, regulations, or laws.
Monitor the environmental impact of development activities, pollution, or land degradation.
Forecast future status or condition of ecosystems, based on changing industrial practices or environmental conditions.

Key Skills

Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work‑related documents.
Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Active Listening: Giving full attention to others, asking clarifying questions, and not interrupting inappropriately.
Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Judgment and Decision Making: Considering relative costs and benefits to choose the most appropriate action.

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