Consultant, Environmental Engineering

Company Description

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. As a foundation-owned people company, founded in Denmark, we believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that’s where we start – and how we work. Our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act and being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. Ramboll in the Americas has thousands of experts working across more than 70 offices. Ramboll experts deliver innovative solutions across Environment & Health, Water, Energy, and Planning & Urban Design.

Job Description

Hybrid-based position in our New York or Pennsylvania offices. 

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. No sponsorship is available for this position.

Are you eager to develop your excellence in an inclusive, collaborative, and empowering community? Are you excited about joining a company that strives to make a difference – for its employees, clients, and society? Are you motivated by creating sustainable change that benefits society and nature?

If this sounds like you, or you’re curious to learn more, then this role could be the perfect opportunity. Join our Environment & Health team and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future.

Your new role

As our new Senior Lead Consultant, Environmental Engineering, you will be part of an interdisciplinary team providing innovative and sustainable site solutions to an international client base.

Ramboll currently has an opportunity to support environmental investigation and remediation projects through design and engineering projects in our New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania offices. This is a growth position for the right candidate to develop skills for managing technical and financial aspects of progressively larger, complex projects with varying levels of direct supervision depending on the project size and complexity. In addition, a strong technical education, professional demeanor, and desire to learn is a necessity.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Execute engineering tasks in support of key projects/programs under RCRA and CERCLA programs, including Remedial Investigations, Feasibility Studies, Remedial Designs, Remedial Actions, and post-remediation operation, maintenance and monitoring.
• Provide engineering support for the remediation of contaminated soils, sediments, surface water and groundwater involving remedies such as excavation, capping, containment, in situ and ex situ treatment, and subsurface vapor mitigation.
• Coordinate the development and finalization of technical documents (e.g., regulatory reports, feasibility studies, work plans, remedial design plans and specifications, construction completion reports, permit applications, health and safety plans, etc.) pursuant to regulatory requirements.
• Provide project support with the development of scopes of work, planning, and implementation of routine tasks including, but not limited to, soil, groundwater, and vapor sampling efforts.
• Function as a task manager, providing assistance in the development of project execution strategies, and successfully track task/project activities related to scope, schedule, and budget, and effectively lead and/or mentor Early-Career Engineers.
• Interact with existing and prospective clients and integrate with collaborative project teams made up of Engineers, Geologists and Scientists.

Qualifications

About you

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related field, with 6+ years of relevant experience.
• Possession, eligibility, or interest in obtaining a PE license and a valid driver’s license.
• Completion of OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER course and current 8-hour refresher.
• Strong commitment to health and safety, with experience in conventional and innovative remediation technologies.
• Strong working knowledge of state (e.g., NYSDEC, PADEP) and federal regulations is a plus.

Personal qualities that will help you succeed in this role

• Ability to work on and prioritize multiple projects with competing deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, client focus, and the ability to work effectively in teams.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Solid technical writing and communication (written and verbal) skills.

Additional Information

What we can offer you

• Meaningful, high-impact work 
• Flexible and hybrid work arrangements 
• Competitive compensation and benefits 
• Professional development and leadership opportunities 
• A collaborative and inclusive culture 
• The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company

Salary Transparency Statement

At Ramboll, we are committed to fair and transparent compensation practices that support our people and our purpose of creating sustainable societies. The anticipated base salary range for this position is $96,677 – $120,846 per year. This range reflects the compensation we reasonably expect to offer at the time of posting. Actual compensation will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and internal equity. Because we operate across multiple U.S. markets, pay may differ depending on the cost of labor in specific locations. In addition to base salary, this position may be eligible for bonus, overtime or other forms of compensation and we offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports well-being, professional development, and work-life balance. Our recruiters are happy to share more about the specific salary range and total rewards package applicable to your location during the hiring process.

Work at the heart of sustainable change with Ramboll in the Americas

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. As a foundation-owned people company, founded in Denmark, we believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that’s where we start – and how we work. Our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act and being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. Ramboll in the Americas has thousands of experts working across more than 70 offices. Ramboll experts deliver innovative solutions across Environment & Health, Water, Energy, and Planning & Urban Design.

Where People Flourish

Our mission is to create sustainable societies where people and nature flourish. This means that a culture of inclusion is embedded in everything we do.  Our people bring diverse backgrounds and experiences to the company, enabling us to deliver innovative and forward-thinking solutions to our clients. We also know how important it is to achieve the right balance of where, when, and how much you work. At Ramboll, we offer flexibility as part of our positive and inclusive approach to work. We are committed to equal employment opportunity, regardless of age, disability or medical condition, gender identity, marriage and domestic partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, ancestry, or national origin, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation, military service and veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Ramboll wants to ensure opportunities are accessible to candidates with disabilities. So, please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it more comfortable for you. You can contact us at job.advert.accessibility@ramboll.com with such requests.

Ready to join us?

Please submit your application with your up-to-date CV. We invite diversity in all its forms and encourage applicants from all groups to apply.

Thank you for taking the time to apply! We look forward to receiving your application.