Many people think so, and they are calling job creation an important side effect of the move toward renewable power and increased energy efficiency.

In the United States, we lost 24 percent of our manufacturing jobs between 2000 and 2008, or almost 3.5 million. It also took a huge toll on Northern Colorado in those years, shedding roughly 3,397 jobs.

As times are changing, we have to change. NCEDC is working hard with our partners to bring back those higher-paying manufacturing jobs in the clean-energy sector. However, while doing so, we have a dilemma. If we don't have the skilled labor force, those companies cannot be successful.

Let's focus for a moment on the wind industry. The wind-power industry estimates it employs some 40,000 people in the U.S., with 20,000 of those jobs created in 2007 or growing 45 percent.

Wind farms are increasing, but the labor supply is not.

In 2007, wind farms installed almost 3,200 turbines, providing 5,200 megawatts, or enough electricity to power 1.5 million homes for a year. Officials see a large obstacle coming in the form of its own work force.

A highly specialized group of technicians that combines working knowledge of mechanics, hydraulics, computers and meteorology with the willingness to climb 200 feet in the air in all kinds of weather is badly needed.

And that creates an opportunity.

The American Wind Energy Association estimates the industry employed more than 20,000 last year. This doesn't include jobs making turbines and other equipment. They say future need is harder to quantify, given the uncertainties of the industry's growth. They project the need for at least 800 technicians to serve the turbines expected to be installed in 2008 alone.

So what is proactively being done in this region? Front Range Community College is creating technician certifications and two-year degrees that will offer opportunities to those who would find the $15- to $25-hour jobs a step up in their career paths.

These careers might be the first time a family has health benefits. In addition, the Northern Colorado Workforce Initiative spurred by NCEDC is gaining momentum.

This collaborative effort between primary employers, the educational system (K-12 and higher education) and organizations including the Larimer County Workforce Center, Chambers of Commerce, United Way and government are coming together in a common-sense, practical way to create training.

There are many sectors of our work force that would welcome new opportunities to help families thrive financially.

We have data showing a large underemployed population exists. Many identified have chosen to stay here for various reasons but live on less.

We are hearing of companies shutting their doors, thus creating a chilling effect on our economy.

For the past year, you've been hearing about the rising poverty statistics in the region - caused by these and many factors.

There is no wringing of hands in Larimer County. We are looking for and working on sustainable solutions for re-skilling opportunities for our people. Progress in clean energy is being made.

Employment period: Three year term, including six month probationary period; renewable

Weekly working hours: 35

Pay rate: Commensurate with experience

Job Description

Duties:

PCIC is seeking a leader in regional climate impacts (RCI) with experience in regional downscaling using empirical methods and model output. The purpose is to support the assessment of climate impacts on economic sectors, community infrastructure, and other applications that require high resolution estimates of future climate conditions. The Lead of the RCI group leads and manages a small group of scientists and technical staff in regional climate analyses that supports assessment of climate impacts.

This work is a link in the chain of activities that connects climate analysis, future climate projections, climate impacts and adaptation to climate change.

The Pacific Climate Impacts Consortium (PCIC) seeks to bridge the gap between research and applications on future climate impacts in Pacific North America. A central theme is to apply climate information on a regional scale and make it relevant for stakeholders and governments. We operate in a team environment with individuals that are committed to conducting applied research with practical applications.

This position is one of several Lead-positions that are collectively responsible for the future of the consortium: planning and execution of research plans, development of new projects. The Lead reports to the Director of P-CIC and works closely with the Lead- Community Climate Impacts. Each Lead works collaboratively with staff members, other members of the consortium, and the research community, and represents their work at agencies of government, industry and academia.

This is a contract position and periodically renewable. The incumbent reports to the Director of PCIC and works closely with other senior staff and members of the Consortium.

Qualifications:

Education:

A graduate degree at the level of a Ph.D. with related experience (5 years) in Earth and Ocean Sciences and specialization in one of the following disciplines: Hydrology, Meteorology, Physical Geography, Mathematics, Statistics, or related disciplines with a strong focus on climate. A candidate with a M. Sc. degree and more than 5 years of related experience would also be qualified.

Experience:

• Knowledge of climate analysis, and its impact on economic sectors community infrastructure.
• Experience with Regional Climate Model (RCM) output to assess climate impacts.
• Experience with the interpretation of statistical or dynamic downscaling results
• Strong analytical background and experience working with large data sets
• Familiarity with computer programming techniques and languages; eg, MATLAB. R-code, FORTRAN, C-language, and C++.
• Spatial and time series analysis techniques

Other desired qualifications:

• Ability to work independently
• Leadership and ability to lead a multidisciplinary team
• Experience in meteorology or hydrology
• Management and ability to work with peers
• Excellent verbal communications skills
• Flexibility to work with multiple objectives

Language requirements: Fluency in English in required; fluency in French desirable

Additional information: Contact Dave Rodenhuis (dhuis@uvic.ca) or Trevor Murdock (tmurdock@uvic.ca)

Application: Please send your application with a CV or resume, including three professional references. Address cover letters to Mrs. Cassbreea Dewis. ( 250-721-6236, cdewis@uvic.ca)

Employment period: Three year term, renewable, including a six month probationary period.

Weekly working hours: 35

Pay rate: Commensurate with experience

Job Description

Duties:

The Pacific Climate Impacts Consortium (PCIC) is seeking a climate diagnostic analyst to investigate the hydrologic components of model output from Regional Climate Models (RCMs). The objective is to determine future water resources in the 21st century in selected regions of British Columbia and Pacific North America. These results will also be used to support the assessment of climate impacts on water resources and power generation.

PCIC seeks to bridge the gap between research and applications on future climate impacts in Pacific North America. A central theme is to apply climate information on a regional scale and make it relevant for stakeholders and governments. We operate in a team environment with individuals that are committed to conducting applied research with practical applications.

The successful candidate should be capable of working with large, 4-dimensional data sets and designing diagnostic studies of the hydrologic cycle from model output. This work will be compared with other results from a hydrologic model, and the results will be described in technical reports, publications, and presentations to technical and stakeholder audiences.

This is a contract position, periodically renewable, and subject to a standard probationary period. Initial responsibilities will focus on application of existing statistical downscaling tools. The incumbent will report to the Lead, Hydrologic Impacts and work closely with other PCIC staff on applications of model output and historical data on a regional scale.

Qualifications:

Education:

Graduate Degree (PhD) in Earth and Ocean Sciences with specialization in Meteorology, Hydrology, Geography, Mathematics, Statistics, or related disciplines. Also acceptable is a MSc degree if accompanied by at least 2 years of professional experience in climate model diagnostics.

Experience:

• Knowledge of regional climate models and diagnostic methods and tools.
• Analysis and interpretation hydrological components, including surface fluxes, groundwater, runoff, and water balance.
• Strong analytical background and experience working with large data sets.
• Familiarity with computer programming techniques and languages; e.g., MATLAB. R-code, FORTRAN, C-language, and C++.

Other desired qualifications:

• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent verbal communications skills.
• Flexibility to work with multiple objectives .

Language requirements: Fluency in English in required; fluency in French desirable

Additional information: Contact Dave Rodenhuis (dhuis@uvic.ca)

Application: Please send your application with a CV or resume, including three professional references. Address cover letters to Mrs. Cassbreea Dewis. ( 250-721-6236, cdewis@uvic.ca)

Required Locations:

We currently have ambitious plans to grow our business in Abu Dhabi, Australia, Dubai, Europe, South Africa, and the US.

What we are looking for:

Successful candidates will be required to display commercial awareness in the bid submission and project delivery phases of the project life-cycle. Candidates should also be able to demonstrate the following essential requirements:

• Strong working knowledge of current environmental standards and procedures
• Good communication skills
• Excellent client liaison skills
• Significant relevant experience including project management skills
• Hold a related postgraduate qualification and membership of a relevant professional body

We have opportunities for people with experience in the following areas:

• Contaminated land and remediation consultants at all levels
• Geotechnical engineers at all levels
• Experienced environmental geologists and hydrogeologists
• Experienced environmental due diligence consultants
• Senior Health & Safety consultants
• Principal and Senior Sustainability & Environment Planning consultants
• Sustainability & Green Buildings Consultant
• Senior & Principal Acoustics Consultants

We want to hear from you:

To apply for any of the above positions please email your CV and covering letter to Chris Miller-Jones at christopher.miller-jones@wspgroup.com

Salary : £27 - 36K+

This is an outstanding opportunity to make a real difference by helping key organisations to understand the likely impacts of climate change and to adapt.

The successful candidate will be joining one of the UK's leading multi-disciplinary consultancies. Based in Cambridgeshire, the post will be attached to the Water Resources Management (WRM) department, but will develop links with all areas of the business. WRM works at the interface between man and the environment, with key functions covering water resources, water quality, hydrogeology, hydroecology, environmental assessment and climate change.

Within WRM there is a small climate change team. The work is focused primarily on impacts and adaptation, covering the whole spectrum of the built and natural environment, the economy and increasingly society. In addition some strategic-level mitigation assessments are undertaken e.g. policy review. The areas of energy, greenhouse gases and wider mitigation are managed within other departments e.g. Greenhouse Gas Management. However, close links are maintained with these teams, which are brought together for crosscutting projects.

Requirements

The post holder will have an MSc or PhD in climate change, with a good track record of practical experience and interest in climate impact and adaptation assessment. Your first degree may be in the natural / physical / environmental sciences or engineering. The post holder should have recognisable amount of relevant post-graduate experience, to include project management and ideally bid preparation. You should be able to demonstrate technical expertise in impact assessments (e.g. risk, modelling), or/and adaptation e.g. related to societal, corporate or policy responses. This may be from an academic, consultancy or corporate perspective.

The post holder will have the following essential attributes: -

• Excellent report-writing skills, with the ability to review evidence and produce succinct and timely summaries.
• Numerical skills, with experience of working with spreadsheets.
• Excellent presentational skills, and possibly consultation or facilitation experience.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence at all levels.
• Be able to work as part of a team, as well as individually for discrete tasks.

Responsibilities

Due to the company's expanding portfolio of project and clients, they are looking to recruit a consultant or senior consultant into their climate change team. The successful candidate will be expected to manage climate change projects, provide technical input to larger climate change and broader projects and support new business development.

Working as part of the WRM team, you will also have the opportunity to contribute to a broad range of other projects, including water resource management and planning, flood risk assessment, environmental impact assessment, sustainability, and a variety of policy work.

Much of their climate change (and carbon) work is related to the core functions of the Water and Environment business e.g. assessing the impact of climate change on future water supplies. Other work includes multi-sectoral assessments, where they typically work with external experts.

The company is currently engaged in a number of studies assessing the economic impacts of climate change. In general the work is a mixture of applied science and evidence-based policy advice. Clients include water companies, the Environment Agency, Natural England, Local Government Association, regional climate change partnerships, strategic planning authorities and UKCIP.

It is likely that the post holder has achieved, is working towards or will aim for chartered scientist and/or environmentalist status e.g. through the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM). A mentor will be assigned to guide the post holder through the scheme if required.

To apply for this position please e-mail your CV quoting Job Reference PMCC4117/EW
to: Paul@MSAltd.uk.com or call to discuss on 01562 881430.

Applications will only be accepted from candidates who possess current, valid documentation to work in the
United Kingdom.

Please visit our website for more opportunities www.MSAltd.uk.com

Careers & Recruitment Solutions for the Built & Natural Environment

Salary : £50K+

Due to the continued success of it's Climate Change team, this leading environmental consultancy would like to appoint a Technical Manager to support the anticipated growth in this area.

The Technical Manager will provide technical support in the growing business area of buildings energy and renewable energy as well as providing support to wider Climate Change Technical/Carbon Management activities. The role will cover all areas of building energy work particularly buildings display energy certification, project design, M&E and implementation.

This role offers the opportunity to work with a diverse portfolio of high profile clients and projects both in the private and public sector. Current projects and clients include numerous building energy certificate projects, Clapham Park regeneration project, Tesco mixed use and store projects, Carbon Trust Carbon Management projects, MoD building projects, Sainsbury's and Ashwell renewable energy buildings projects as well as many others.

Education & Qualifications

• Applicants are likely to hold an Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or environmental degree (or equivalent) with a buildings and/or energy focus.
• This may be complimented by a post graduate degree or diploma in an appropriate discipline i.e. building services (mechanical electrical), building design or carbon management however this is not a pre-requisite.
• Professional membership (i.e. chartered engineer) preferred.
• BREEAM accreditation or membership of the CIBSE/EI or equivalent would be advantageous as well as being a Qualified SAP assessor.

Experience & Skills

The ideal applicant will have: -

• Considerable experience of working within a commercial/consulting environment.
• Knowledge of building energy demand/ modelling, M&E services, HVAC, lighting, buildings controls engineering in one or more sectors and energy engineering is essential.
• Will be familiar with aspects of on-site process engineering.
• Experience is required of working on SAP, Buildings Regulations, energy management, energy demand assessment, HVAC, Buildings Regulations achievement and commercial buildings energy ratings.
• Specific knowledge should also include EPBD and implementation, Part L (&J) building regulations and implementation, local and regional planning processes wrt housing and commercial developments, sustainable energy and sustainable procurement, Building design (active and passive) for energy optimization, Building Management systems, HVAC and Hot water heating systems and sizing buildings for energy demands.
• Candidates will be required to demonstrate their depth and breadth of experience by demonstrating their expertise and track record in the implementation of renewable energy projects.
• An understanding of planning process and barriers in renewables implementation is required.
• Strong project management skills.
• A flexible attitude, enthusiasm and entrepreneurial flair are all essential along with the ability to work under pressure.
• A driving licence is required.

Personal Development

This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a high growth sector within the company. Training in BREEAM and other appropriate skills may be offered as well as a chance to work cross functionally with other groups in the business. This opportunity will suit a high calibre individual who has strength in their technical expertise and commercial ability.

To apply for this position please e-mail your CV quoting Job Reference PMCC4133/EW
to: Paul@MSAltd.uk.com or call to discuss on 01562 881430.

Applications will only be accepted from candidates who possess current, valid documentation to work in the
United Kingdom.

Please visit our website for more opportunities www.MSAltd.uk.com

Careers & Recruitment Solutions for the Built & Natural Environment

Our client is a leading company in the field of renewable energy, energy efficiency and climate change, delivering sustainable energy services and innovations. They have recently established a bioenergy division in the UK and are looking for a consultant to join their team in London.

Key Areas of Focus & Core Responsibilities will include: -

• Provide consultancy services to industry, governments and NGO´s.
• Focus areas in the field of bioenergy are biomass combustion and co-firing, electricity and/or heat generation (CHP), biofuels, including second-generation technology developments, anaerobic digestion and/or biogas, biomass supply chain sustainability
• Key activities include resource assessments, conceptual development, technology selection, feasibility studies, project development support and guiding planning permission applications
• You will be expected to generate sales leads via your knowledge of the UK market and existing contact network and write proposals to secure new consulting contracts
• Supporting non-bioenergy colleagues on policy, strategy and technical work related to biomass/bioenergy

This is a challenging and fascinating job in an international and dynamic environment with superb opportunities for career development and personal growth. Attractive flexible working conditions with opportunities for international travel and work.

Person Specification

Knowledge Required

Essential

• A minimum of 5 years professional experience in bioenergy related work
• A thorough understanding of UK renewable energy and climate change policy and legislation
• Experience related to biomass combustion / co-firing / electricity production / heat production and/or CHP
• A comprehensive understanding of the legislative requirements and planning permission procedures for building new sustainable energy facilities
• Experience conducting feasibility studies and/or preparing/evaluating applications to finance projects/businesses
• Good knowledge of the various companies and other organisations involved in the energy industry
• A well-established contact network in the UK

Desirable

• A professional background in an energy or waste sector, oil or gas industry, agro-industry, forestry, agriculture, wood processing or paper industry will be an advantage
• Experience with planning procedures
• Ideally you will bring professional knowledge on sustainability topics related to biomass

Qualifications required

Essential • Bachelors degree in business, science, engineering, or equivalent subject

Desirable • Masters degree • MBA • PhD

Skills required

Essential

• Project management
• Lead generation and proposal writing
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Excellent oral and written command of English
• Strong commercial attitude and entrepreneurial skills in identifying and seizing opportunities in a competitive market place
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Desirable

• Good negotiation and arbitration skills
• Strategic thinking
• Strong analytical, logic and reasoning ability
• Fluency/proficiency in a second language

Personal qualities

• High level of emotional maturity
• Actively work on developing and maintaining relationships
• Enjoy interacting with people and prefer using the telephone above email
• Be a positive thinker with a positive type of attitude
• Be a motivated self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit
• Have tenacity, endurance, and determination but balanced with patience

To apply for this position please e-mail your CV quoting Job Reference PMEN3280/EW
to: Paul@MSAltd.uk.com or call to discuss on 01562 881430.

Applications will only be accepted from candidates who possess current, valid documentation to work in the
United Kingdom.

Please visit our website for more opportunities www.MSAltd.uk.com

Careers & Recruitment Solutions for the Built & Natural Environment

Job Description: This is a truly outstanding opportunity to head up Energy Management within one of the largest and best known companies in the UK. Due to the scale of the organisation, this is one of the most important roles of its kind anywhere in the world.

You will be tasked with the creation and implementation of the company's energy/CO2 strategies. This will involve solving complex problems to deliver on strategic targets for energy and greenhouse gas performance. In addition you will:

• Identify strategies to make a cultural shift in the way the business views and manages its energy agenda
• Own and deliver the significant energy budget (one of the largest of its kind anywhere in the world), taking P&L responsibility
• Review new and existing building energy technologies and their application within the energy strategy
• Manage a team of 15 and up to 30 additional consultants
• Create excitement and passion with in the company that will allow the delivery of energy and emissions targets

To be a success in this high profile role you will be a leader within the field of energy management with the credibility to inspire people right up to Board level on energy and environmental issues.

You will be passionate about optimising energy consumption and will have a proven ability to solve the complex problems large, multi-site organisations face to increase energy efficiency while maintaining a commercial focus. You will have experience of:

• Overseeing the design of significant and complex energy infrastructures
• Managing cost and programme accountability of significant R&D programmes
• Managing cost and operational accountability of energy management including the processes and systems which support this
• Process and technology improvement techniques (Root cause analysis, FMEA, HAZOP)
• Controlling of large budgets

Ref: EW2094

If you are passionate about reducing energy consumption and have the drive to augment this companies leadership position on environmental issues, please email your CV to info@acre-resources.co.uk or for more information please contact us on 0845 257 8030.

The ECS cluster is working on analysis and strategic advice in four main areas: technology and innovation; energy and climate policy evaluation and design and energy and carbon market developments. The international cluster has a multidisciplinary staff.

Ecofys ECS is currently looking for a

Emissions trading Specialist

Location: in one of our fast-growing offices outside the Netherlands

The position

Our candidate has the professional and personal capacities to contribute to the strengthening and further expansion of our emission trading activities. You combine 5 years of experience in analyses of market-based instruments, including emissions trading and emission reduction potentials in the power sector and industry with a commercial attitude. You will be responsible for developing and marketing new ETS-related activities and services, maintaining and establishing new client relationships and supporting colleagues in the various offices in this regard. You will also manage large ETS projects and provide specialist knowledge to colleagues and clients. Together with project managers and national workfield managers you will be responsible for upholding Ecofys' high quality standards and ensuring consistency across countries and related topics. You will represent Ecofys in national and international environments and identify opportunities for profiling Ecofys.

The specialist will be based in one of our international offices outside The Netherlands[1], with regular travelling required.

Your profile

• Scientific academic background (in engineering, natural sciences or economics)
• At least 5 years of proven experience in climate change in general and 2-3 years in emissions trading in particular
• Strong project management skills
• Willingness to travel
• Experience with advising on policy/strategy, especially in politically sensitive arenas
• Experience in a commercial environment, including acquiring new funding
• Strong analytical skills, solution-oriented approach
• Capacity for lateral thinking
• Ability to work in different cultures
• Comfortable working in a highly dynamic organisation
• Excellent (verbal and written) communication and presentation skills in English. Additional languages are an advantage.

Our offer

In addition to a dynamic, international, as well as pleasant and informal working environment, Ecofys offers an attractive package of salary and benefits.

Your response

If you recognize yourself in this profile and feel the same enthusiasm as we do about our work, please send an application letter and CV in English to hr_international@econcern.com, including the job title "ETS specialist" in the subject heading.

£34,793 - £41,545 (further pay increase from 1 October 2008 of 2.5% or RPI, whichever is the greater)

Biochar and soil carbon storage are newly developing topics which may have a crucial role in mitigating climate change through improvements to existing agriculture and forestry systems. Edinburgh has funding to create six new permanent lectureships in carbon capture, supported by funded postdoctorals and PhDs. Your research focuses on examination of all aspects of the low-temperature pyrolysis production of biochar. Approaches may include assessing diverse feedstocks, co-products and energy balances, with a variety of engineered plant in European or developing world settings, and field trials with diverse pyrolysis materials. The development of practical biochar systems is a fundamental objective. You must have a relevant PhD, with proven and published ability to work with, and lead, diverse stakeholders worldwide, and wish to validate and deploy real biochar systems.

This is a re-advertisement of vacancy reference 3009517. Previous applicants need not apply.

To apply online or view more job opportunities, visit our website www.ed.ac.uk. Alternatively, telephone the recruitment line on 0131 650 2511. Ref: 3009724EW.

Closing date: 30 September 2008.