Low-Carbon Fuel Systems Engineer (Hybrid) – GHG & Pathway Analysis

California Air Resources Board; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Air Resources Board seeks an engineer focused on Low Carbon Fuel Standard implementation. You will conduct life cycle analyses, model fuel pathways, and evaluate project-based crediting to ensure LCFS compliance. The role involves communicating technical findings to diverse stakeholders and supporting regulatory amendments.

You will work with tools like CA-GREET and OPGEE, contribute to project evaluations, and may travel for site visits or workshops as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience with life cycle assessment of fuels and transportation fuels
• Familiarity with LCFS program requirements and regulatory analysis
• Ability to communicate technical results to a broad audience

Responsibilities

• Conduct modeling and life cycle analysis for fuel pathways and project-based crediting applications.
• Support regulatory amendments and evaluate fuel pathway proposals for LCFS compliance.
• Prepare briefings, white papers, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders

Skills

Life cycle assessment

CA-GREET modeling

OPGEE usage

Regulatory analysis

Tools

CA-GREET model

Job description

The California Air Resources Board seeks an engineer focused on Low Carbon Fuel Standard implementation. You will conduct life cycle analyses, model fuel pathways, and evaluate project-based crediting to ensure LCFS compliance. The role involves communicating technical findings to diverse stakeholders and supporting regulatory amendments.

You will work with tools like CA-GREET and OPGEE, contribute to project evaluations, and may travel for site visits or workshops as needed.