Technical Expert - Carbon Project Development

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Technical Expert

Biochar, Afforestation/Reforestation/Revegetation (ARR), or Transport methodologies

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership:

  Act as the lead technical authority for the entire carbon project lifecycle, from initial feasibility and design through to credit issuance.

• Project Design & Documentation:

  Personally author, review, and refine complex Project Descriptions (PDs) and Project Design Documents (PDDs) that are robust, compliant, and audit-ready.

• Validation & Verification (V&V) Management:

  Serve as the primary technical liaison with Validation and Verification Bodies (VVBs). Confidently lead the V&V process, prepare responses to findings, and ensure a smooth and successful audit outcome.

• Methodology Expertise:

  Apply your deep technical knowledge of carbon accounting methodologies, with a specific focus on

  Biochar, ARR, and Transport sectoral scopes

  .

• Team Mentorship:

  Guide, train, and mentor a team of junior project developers and analysts, building technical capacity and ensuring the highest standards of quality across all projects.

• Feasibility & Due Diligence:

  Lead technical due diligence on new project opportunities, assessing their viability, risks, and potential for generating high-integrity carbon credits.

• Quality Assurance:

  Establish and enforce best practices for data collection, monitoring, and reporting to ensure all project activities are transparent, accurate, and defensible.

• Regulatory Monitoring:

  Stay at the forefront of evolving carbon market standards, methodologies, and best practices to ensure our projects remain compliant and innovative.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Forestry, Engineering, Climate Science, or a closely related discipline.

• A minimum of 5 years of direct, hands-on experience developing carbon projects and writing Project Descriptions (PDs/PDDs)

  for leading standards like Verra (VCS) or Gold Standard.

• Demonstrable experience as a key member of a project team during the validation and verification process

  , with a clear understanding of VVB requirements and audit procedures.
• Proven technical expertise and project development experience in at least two of the following areas:

• Biochar

• Afforestation, Reforestation, and Revegetation (ARR)

• Transport (e.g., fleet efficiency, modal shift, EV charging)

• Strong quantitative skills and proficiency in carbon accounting and modeling.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts clearly and concisely.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor technical teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working directly for a Validation/Verification Body (VVB).
• Experience with a broader range of nature-based and/or technology-based carbon project types.
• Familiarity with emerging carbon standards and markets.
• Advanced degree (M.S. or PhD) in a relevant field. (Optional)



How to Apply

career@nexcharventures.com