Sustainability Engineer

Carbon+Alt+Delete; Town of Belgium (WI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working environment

Job summary

A climate tech start-up in the United States is seeking a Sustainability Engineer to join their team. The ideal candidate will drive research projects, ensure compliance with sustainability legislation, and translate findings into product features for their carbon accounting software. Requirements include a strong commitment to positive impact and at least 3 years of relevant experience. This position offers a competitive package and a flexible working environment.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of relevant working experience in the sustainability sector.
• Fluency in English; other languages are a plus.
• A strong drive to have a positive impact on climate change.

Responsibilities

• Drive ongoing research projects and contribute to applying for new research projects.
• Ensure carbon accounting software is compliant with sustainability reporting legislation.
• Translate research outcomes into product features for the development team.

Skills

Drive to have a positive impact

Product mindset

Knowledge of sustainability legislation

Relevant experience in sustainability sector

Fluency in English

Job description

Ready to have positive impact? Ready to join the fight against climate change?

Carbon+Alt+Delete is a climate tech start-up at the crossroad of technology and sustainability. Our software supports sustainability consultants in reducing the carbon footprint of companies. We are looking for a driven Sustainability Engineer to strengthen our team.

About the job

As core part of our sustainability expert team, you will:

• Drive ongoing research projects and contribute to applying for new research projects;
• Follow-up on the latest changes in legislation on sustainability reporting to ensure our carbon accounting software remains up-to-date and compliant;
• Translate the outcome of research and changes in legislation into product features which can be implemented by the dev team

You will work closely together with Felix Hoornaert, who’s currently leading the sustainability expert team. Given our start-up nature, you will have a direct impact on the business and get the opportunity to grow together with Carbon+Alt+Delete.

About your profile

We are looking for someone with:

• A strong drive to have a positive impact
• A product mindset to actively contribute to building our carbon accounting software
• An affiliation with (European) legislation on sustainability reporting
• At least 3 years of relevant working experience in the sustainability sector
• Fluency in English (any other language is a plus)

About us

Carbon+Alt+Delete is based in Belgium, but serves clients across Europe. Our remote team works from all over the world to improve our product and serve our clients.

Positive impact is at the core of our company culture, through our product and in our internal governance. We offer a place where people can grow professionally and feel safe to speak their mind. We don’t allow any type of discrimination. That’s why we are currently going through the BCorp certification process.

About our offer

We offer a positive-impact job! We provide a competitive package and a flexible working environment, both in terms of place and time.