Life Cycle Associates is seeking a Consultant to join its team on a full-time basis. This role is based in the San Francisco Bay Area, with remote work considered for exceptional candidates.
The Consultant will support clients through renewable fuel pathway development and certification processes, conduct environmental and life cycle analyses, and prepare technically rigorous, regulator‑ready documentation. The role involves developing and applying advanced life cycle assessment models to evaluate renewable and alternative fuel pathways across multiple regulatory programs.
The Consultant will work closely with clients and internal team members to translate complex technical analyses into clear, actionable insights. Responsibilities also include contributing to fuel pathway design, carbon intensity calculations, regulatory submissions, and strategic recommendations to improve environmental performance and compliance outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
Support fuel pathway development and certification under programs including California LCFS, U.S. RFS2, Canadian Clean Fuel Regulations (CFR), and European RED
Develop, modify, and apply life cycle assessment (LCA) models, including GREET-based tools and post‑processors
Perform carbon intensity (CI) calculations and prepare supporting documentation for regulatory submissions
Analyze renewable and alternative fuel production processes (e.g., ethanol, biodiesel, renewable diesel, RNG)
Prepare clear, defensible technical reports and client‑facing deliverables
Collaborate directly with clients to interpret results, evaluate compliance strategies, and identify improvement opportunities
Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high standards of analytical rigor and documentation qualitySkills/Experience3–10 years of professional experience in environmental consulting, renewable fuels, energy systems analysis, or a related field
Demonstrated experience with fuel certification programs, including LCFS and Canada CFR
OpenLCA modeling experience preferred
Solid understanding of renewable and alternative fuel production pathways and associated environmental impacts
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex technical analyses
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team‑based consulting environment
Familiarity with environmental policy frameworks, regulatory compliance, and process design
