Senior Climate Resilience Specialist - Hybrid

ICF; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

ICF in Arlington, VA is seeking a Senior Climate Resilience Specialist to lead applied resilience projects across energy infrastructure, helping utilities and public-sector clients identify vulnerabilities and design practical adaptation strategies.

You will guide teams, manage scopes and budgets, and communicate findings through presentations and reports while collaborating with a multidisciplinary group in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Contribute to applied resilience projects for energy utilities and public-sector clients.
• Assess vulnerabilities and develop practical adaptation strategies.
• Prioritize investments to strengthen reliability and long-term resilience.
• Prepare presentations, reports, and client deliverables.
• Lead tasks and mentor junior staff on project workstreams.
• Manage schedule, budget, and quality for assigned tasks.

Skills

Climate risk expertise

Public-sector consulting

Team leadership

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, policy, environmental science

Master’s degree in civil or electrical engineering

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.

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 ourEEO 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 authorization may be considered for a change of employer petition, subject to company policy and applicable immigration requirements.

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please [e-mail] we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

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Candidate AI Usage Policy

At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.

However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance [e-mail]. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.

Pay Range

There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:

$81,499.00 - $138,549.00

Nationwide Remote Office (US99)