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SmithGroup · 20 hours ago

Resilience Analyst

Pittsburgh, PA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$90K/yr - $106K/yr

5+ years exp

SmithGroup is an integrated design firm known for its innovative design solutions. They are seeking a Resilience Analyst to lead sustainability and resilience deliverables, drive data-informed decision-making frameworks, and manage project scopes related to climate adaptation and sustainability initiatives.

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Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Lead development of sustainability and resilience deliverables — including design narratives, climate and economic risk assessments, and systems-level analyses that integrate economic, energy, climate, and social sustainability metrics

Drive data-informed optimization and decision-making frameworks that evaluate cost, carbon, and resilience trade-offs for communities, campuses, and infrastructure systems

Oversee and guide IMPACT team analyses, synthesizing technical, economic, and policy insights into actionable sustainability and resilience strategies

Review and provide quality assurance on staff work products, ensuring consistency across climate, energy, and economic performance documentation

Prepare reports, presentations, and proof-of-concept studies that translate analytical findings into investment and policy recommendations for diverse audiences

Support pilot projects and demonstration studies evaluating the economic viability and long-term resilience of emerging climate technologies, nature-based solutions, and sustainable design approaches

Develop and deliver internal training programs on economic resilience, climate adaptation, and integrated sustainability analysis

Represent SmithGroup’s IMPACT practice at conferences, client meetings, and workshops; facilitate multidisciplinary design and policy discussions

Manage project scopes, budgets, and deliverables for small to medium-sized resilience or sustainability planning efforts, fostering collaboration between planning, design, engineering, and policy teams

Build trusted relationships with clients, particularly those advancing climate adaptation, energy transition, and sustainability innovation

Contribute to business development by reviewing RFPs, shaping proposals, and identifying new opportunities that align resilience, climate, and economic development goals

Qualification

Sustainability analysisResilience planningEconomic modelingClimate risk frameworksQuantitative analysis toolsCost-benefit assessmentCommunicationMentoring skillsFacilitation skills

Required

Bachelor's or master's degree in Economics, Environmental Policy, Urban Planning, Engineering, or related field

Minimum of 5–7 years of experience in sustainability, resilience planning, or applied economics

Strong background in environmental and sustainability economics, with demonstrated experience in energy, climate, and resource systems analysis

Expertise in cost-benefit assessment, life-cycle cost analysis, and financial modeling for sustainable and resilient infrastructure or policy initiatives

Ability to translate technical sustainability data into economic and policy insights that inform decision-making at building, campus, or community scales

Familiarity with federal, state, and local funding mechanisms that support sustainability, decarbonization, and resilience initiatives

Knowledge of climate risk frameworks, adaptation planning, and integrated sustainability metrics (social, environmental, and economic)

Experience with quantitative and spatial analysis tools (e.g., Excel, R, Python, GIS) for scenario modeling and visualization

Proven ability to mentor, train, and inspire cross-disciplinary teams to integrate sustainability and resilience economics into design and planning

Excellent communication and facilitation skills, with comfort presenting to public agencies, community partners, and technical audiences