Senior LCA Engineer: Drive Embodied Carbon & EPDs

Armstrong World Industries; Rohrerstown (PA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Life insurance

Vacation and sick time

Job summary

Armstrong World Industries is seeking a Life Cycle Assessment Engineer based in Lancaster, PA to lead LCA efforts for products, deliver Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), and integrate insights into product, manufacturing, and enterprise decisions. This role requires strong technical skills, independence, and cross-functional collaboration.

The candidate will own LCA execution, apply LCA across product categories, and contribute to sustainability programs with a focus on embodied carbon

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, environmental science, sustainability, or a related field
• Proficiency in at least one major LCA modeling software (GaBi, SimaPro, One Click LCA, OpenLCA)
• Knowledge of LCA standards, EPD/PCR frameworks, and regulatory landscape (state and federal) related to sustainability
• At least 5 to 7 years of applied Life Cycle Assessment experience
• Experience delivering Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) or similar disclosures

Responsibilities

• Plan, communicate, and execute Life Cycle Assessments and related projects
• Perform and validate LCA modeling using leading LCA software packages
• Develop LCA-related tools and training for AWI teams
• Develop product and plant strategies to achieve embodied carbon reduction targets
• Manage supplier data collection and engagement
• Lead development and delivery of environmental product declarations (EPDs)
• Develop product-level strategies and support execution of multi-year sustainability outcomes
• Identify opportunities for impact reduction using energy efficiency, material optimization, and supply chain engagement
• Collaborate with manufacturing, R&D, and cross-functional teams to develop material health disclosures and ESG goals
• Apply technical knowledge to advance front-end innovation and sustainability initiatives
• Participate in external standards and sustainability organizations (e.g., ASTM, LEED)
• Identify new approaches to apply LCA across multiple product categories
• Monitor trends in LCA methodologies and share insights with AWI teams

Skills

LCA modeling software

LCA standards & compliance

Life Cycle Assessment experience

EPD experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/environmental science/sustainability

Master's degree (standout)

Tools

GaBi

SimaPro

One Click LCA

OpenLCA

Job description

Armstrong World Industries is seeking a Life Cycle Assessment Engineer based in Lancaster, PA to lead LCA efforts for products, deliver Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), and integrate insights into product, manufacturing, and enterprise decisions. This role requires strong technical skills, independence, and cross-functional collaboration.

The candidate will own LCA execution, apply LCA across product categories, and contribute to sustainability programs with a focus on embodied carbon