Senior Climate Resilience Specialist - Hybrid

ICF International; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ICF is seeking a Senior Consultant to help energy utilities and public-sector clients understand and manage climate risks to energy infrastructure.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams, analyze vulnerabilities, and translate findings into actionable resilience strategies for infrastructure planning and regulation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, policy, environmental science, or related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in climate risk, resilience, or adaptation.
• 2+ years with electrical utilities or understanding of transmission/distribution.
• Experience with data analytics tools such as GIS and Python.

Responsibilities

• Lead analytical and client-delivery workstreams on resilience projects.
• Guide junior staff and manage project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Translate technical findings into clear recommendations for planning and decision making.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, policy, environmental science

Master's degree preferred

Tools

GIS

Python

Job description

Senior Climate Resilience Specialist

Location: Arlington, VA, Los Angeles, CA or New York, NY ICF office under a hybrid work arrangement (minimum 2 days in office required)

ICF is seeking a Senior Consultant to help energy utilities and public-sector clients understand and manage the growing risks that climate change and extreme weather pose to energy infrastructure, operations, customers, and communities. In this role, you will work on applied resilience projects across the energy value chain, helping clients assess vulnerabilities, develop practical adaptation strategies, and prioritize investments that strengthen reliability and long‑term resilience.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team of climate scientists, engineers, planners, economists, and policy specialists. The Senior Consultant will lead defined analytical and client‑delivery workstreams, guide junior staff, and translate technical findings into clear recommendations that support infrastructure planning, regulatory decision making, and implementation. This is an opportunity to apply strong technical and consulting skills to some of the most consequential resilience challenges facing the energy sector.

What you'll do...

• Help solve some of the biggest challenges facing the energy sector and communities across the country as a key member on multi‑disciplinary teams focused on applied climate adaptation and resilience projects for the public and private sector
• Shine your technical expertise, research, and innovation to execute work related to energy infrastructure resilience to climate change and extreme weather risks
• Show your voice and outstanding communication skills in preparing presentations, reports, memoranda, and other compelling work products
• Work alongside intelligent, creative, and passionate colleagues in a fast‑paced and self‑motivated environment
• Lead tasks and guide junior staff in preparing client deliverables
• Manage the schedule, budget, and quality of assigned project tasks or workstreams

What you'll need to have...

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, policy, environmental science, or other field with training and/or experience relevant to climate change and energy or other critical infrastructure systems
• 5+ years professional experience (i.e., supporting energy utilities or public‑sector clients with climate risk, resilience, and/or adaptation planning)
• 2+ years of experience working with electrical utilities or an understanding of electrical transmission and distribution systems
• Expertise in data analytics tools including GIS and Python

Our Preferred Skills/Experience...

• Master's degree in civil or electrical engineering, or other field with training and/or experience relevant to energy systems or critical infrastructure systems
• 8+ years of relevant professional experience (i.e., supporting energy utilities or public‑sector clients with climate risk, resilience, and/or adaptation planning)
• Demonstrated experience working with energy utilities on issues related to risk management, asset management, strategic and long‑range planning, project finance, or regulatory issues
• Experience working with generation, transmission, and distribution aspects of the energy system, including familiarity with technical aspects of a wide range of energy asset types
• Technical and team management experience for complex projects in a consulting environment
• Enthusiasm for learning quickly and creatively applying critical thinking to new problem areas
• Demonstrated ability to analyze technical information, particularly related to energy and other infrastructure, and synthesize findings for decision making
• Familiarity with climate change adaptation and resilience concepts
• A record of excellent oral and written communication skills
• Good organization skills, detail orientation, and the ability to prioritize and multi‑task

Compensation : Although the posted range below is broader, this position is anticipated to offer a base salary in the $81,499 - $110,000 range. Actual compensation may vary based on the candidate's location, experience, and other relevant factors.

Working at ICF

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we're not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting‑edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO policy.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Work Authorization and Sponsorship

All candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for new H-1B visa sponsorship by ICF. Candidates who currently hold valid work auth