Environmental Consultant / Project Engineer – LATAM

Earth Systems is expanding into Latin America and we’re hiring an Environmental Consultant / Project Engineer to support our environmental consulting services, circular-economy pilots, Earth Repair initiatives, and CharMaker biochar projects .

You will work closely with our teams in Australia, Africa, and Asia , supporting consulting projects and technology deployments across multiple continents , while helping to establish our LATAM hub in Medellín .

About the Role

You will

• Deliver components of environmental & sustainability consulting projects (e.g., baseline studies, audits, carbon & waste assessments)
• Support Earth Repair & biochar pilots — field logistics, data collection, technical reporting
• Assist with permitting, compliance, and stakeholder engagement for LATAM projects
• Prepare technical reports, proposals, and presentations for clients and partners in English and Spanish
• Collaborate with colleagues worldwide to ensure high-quality delivery
• Contribute to business development by identifying opportunities and supporting bids & tenders

Your Skills & Background

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Forestry, or related fi
• 1–5+ years’ experience in environmental consulting, ESG, or project engineering
• Experience in impact assessments, baseline surveys, or circular-economy / waste-to-value projects
• Fluent Spanish and strong English communication skills (written & spoken) – essential for global collaboration
• Willingness to travel across LATAM and occasionally overseas
• Proactive, collaborative, and committed to climate-positive outcomes

Bonus points if you have

• Experience with carbon projects, biochar, or biomass-to-energy technologies
• Familiarity with IFC, Equator Principles, or international sustainability frameworks
• Skills in GIS (QGIS/ArcGIS) or data analysis
• Experience in ESG, carbon accounting, or circular-economy initiatives

Why Join Earth Systems

We are a global leader in environmental science & engineering , with 30+ years of experience across 50+ countries . At Earth Systems LATAM in Medellín , you’ll have:

• Opportunity to shape a new regional hub delivering global environmental projects
• Impactful work advancing climate resilience, circular economy, and Earth Repai
• International collaboration with experts across continent
• Competitive local salary and professional growth opportunities
• A supportive, flexible culture with meaningful fieldwork assignments