Water & Biodiversity Engineer II

Trellis Group; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A sustainability-focused organization in Atlanta is seeking a candidate to support water and biodiversity initiatives aligned with sustainability goals. This role involves collaborating across teams, utilizing data analysis, and promoting conservation efforts. Candidates should possess a degree in environmental fields and have experience in stewardship initiatives. The position offers competitive compensation with a focus on achieving measurable environmental targets by 2034.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of related experience or MS degree and up to 2 years of experience.
• Knowledge of water conservation and stewardship initiatives.
• Understanding of corporate sustainability best practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise on water and biodiversity issues.
• Use data analysis and geospatial tools for monitoring ecosystems.
• Evaluate the company’s environmental footprint.
• Work cross-functionally with project alignments.
• Design and measure project outcomes for conservation goals.
• Collaborate with organizations on stewardship initiatives.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong problem-solving and task prioritization capabilities

Strategic thinker with a focus on aligning sustainability initiatives

Skilled in project management

Advanced Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Proficiency in SQL

Geospatial Data & Programming skills

Proficiency in GIS data mapping

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Sciences or related

Master’s Degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SQL

ArcGIS

QGIS

Python (Pandas, NumPy)

GeoPandas

Job description

Job Summary

This position supports the enterprise-wide strategy and implementation of water and biodiversity initiatives aligned with Cox Conserves’ sustainability goals. The primary responsibilities are to assist the Director of Water and Biodiversity in developing, executing, and tracking internal and external projects while collaborating across the Cox Conserves team and business unit partners. The role focuses on advancing biodiversity enhancement and water conservation with the goal of achieving specified, measurable targets by 2034. This includes developing strategies and methods that drive impact through data-informed decision-making and cross-functional engagement while supporting the organization’s operational efficiency and financial targets.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise and strategic guidance on water and biodiversity issues to support the Director of Water and Biodiversity and broader sustainability team.
• Use data analysis and geospatial tools to identify, prioritize, and monitor high-risk watersheds and priority ecosystems for targeted interventions.
• Evaluate the company’s environmental footprint using ecological, natural capital, and ecosystem services frameworks.
• Work cross-functionally to align projects with broader company initiatives and core targets.
• Design, implement, and measure project outcomes to achieve water and biodiversity conservation and stewardship goals.
• Contribute to reporting, tracking, and governance processes for water and biodiversity programs.
• Collaborate with local and national organizations to advance stewardship initiatives and amplify impact.

Job Qualifications – Experience/Education/Training

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Sustainability, Environmental Health, or a related field and 2+ years of related experience. Candidate can also has a MS degree and up to 2 years of experience or 6 years of experience without a degree.
• Knowledge and experience with water conservation and stewardship initiatives, ecological modeling, geospatial analysis, field data integration, and natural capital accounting.
• Understanding of corporate sustainability best practices.

Preferred

• Master’s Degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Sustainability, or related degree with 2+ years of experience.
• Experience in calculating watershed and biodiversity benefits.

Job Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and task prioritization capabilities.
• Strategic thinker with a focus on aligning sustainability initiatives with broader business objectives.
• Skilled in project management with experience overseeing multiple concurrent initiatives.
• Collaborate with local and national organizations to advance stewardship initiatives and amplify impact.
• Advanced Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel, for generating reports, presentations, and documentation.
• Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, complex formulas) for efficient data manipulation, modeling, and analysis.
• Proficiency in SQL (Structured Query Language) for basic data querying, extraction, and data management from relational databases.
• Geospatial Data & Programming demonstrated skill in using Python libraries such as Pandas and NumPy for data input, manipulation, and statistical analysis.
• Experience with GeoPandas or equivalent tools for managing, analyzing, and manipulating geolocation data.
• Proficiency in Geographic Information System (GIS) data mapping using specialized software such as ArcGIS or QGIS.
• software such as ArcGIS or QGIS.

Other Essential Job Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Travel: up to 15% travel required