Entry Level Environmental Consultant

Inviting Bright Minds

Ramboll is seeking motivated and inquisitive candidates to join our Environment and Health consulting practice in one of our San Francisco Bay Area offices (Emeryville, San Francisco, or Novato).  

Develop your excellence in our collaborative, inclusive, diverse, and empowering culture at Ramboll! When you start with Ramboll, you’ll be joining a company that strives to make a difference – for our employees, clients, and society. Our vision is to be a leading consultancy globally, delivering integrated and sustainable solutions that shape today and tomorrow.

Joining Ramboll

As an entry-level consultant, you will be working closely with Project Managers and other Consultants on a variety of environmental investigation/remediation and due diligence projects within our broad Environment and Health practice. As you begin working on projects and progress in your career, you will be given increasing responsibility, while also being able to rely on experienced managers and colleagues who offer support as you learn and develop in your role. This is an excellent career opportunity to work with an expert consulting team on challenging environmental projects for industrial, financial sector, commercial, and global clients. You will help deliver innovative, inspiring, and sustainable solutions that set new standards and make a genuine difference to our clients, the environment, and society. 

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Implementing field investigations including air, soil gas, soil, and groundwater sampling programs under the direction of a registered Professional Geologist or Engineer.
• Provide technical assistance and apply engineering principles on projects.
• Understand federal, state, and local environmental regulatory requirements.
• Data tabulation and analysis, including preparation of figures and charts.
• Preparation of permit applications and/or overseeing implementation of permit conditions.
• Contributing to technical report preparation based on the results of field sampling activities.
• Overseeing subcontractors with minimal supervision.
• Following corporate health and safety standards.

Personal qualities that will help you succeed in this role include the following abilities:

• Ability and willingness to work as a responsible, independent team player in a consulting environment, including the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability and willingness to work as a responsible, independent team player in a consulting environment, including the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds.
• Must be able to perform the following actions while conducting fieldwork: stooping/kneeling/crouching, standing for long periods of time, pulling/pushing and lifting equipment and supplies, walking on uneven terrain.
• Ability and willingness to work long hours and in proximity to loud noises and hazards (i.e., proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, and exposure to chemicals, fumes, odors, dusts, and gases). Worker may be required to wear a respirator. Proper training and protective equipment will be provided as necessary.

Our ideal candidate should possess the following skills:

• Excellent written and oral communication
• Good time management
• Detail oriented
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, Access; experience with GIS mapping and/or AutoCAD are a plus

Your starting point for constant growth

From the moment you join Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you grow with the company. For this role, we believe your starting point is:

• At least a Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Chemical/Environmental Engineering or Geology, and 0-3 years relevant work experience
• Completion of the OSHA 40-hour health and safety training course (Ramboll will arrange for training if the candidate is not certified)

Welcome to our Environment & Health division 

One of the world’s leading environmental and health consultancies, we are trusted by clients to manage their most challenging environmental, health, and social issues. We help clients understand and manage the impacts of their activities and products, so that they can respond to business, regulatory, or legal challenges effectively and develop sound strategies for operating sustainably.

Ramboll in Americas

Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a people company that has over 2,000 experts working across more than 60 offices in the Americas applying their passion to deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Energy, Environment & Health, Water, Management Consulting, and Architecture and Landscape.  As a company, we are committed to reducing our environmental impact, contributing to a cohesive society with equal rights and opportunities for all, and fostering a culture of excellence, enjoyment, and equal opportunities for all our employees. We invite you to contribute to a sustainable future working in an open, collaborative, and empowering culture.

Our Commitment to Sustainability

Responsible business conduct and sustainable practices have been part of Ramboll’s DNA since the company’s inception. Today these principles are an integral part of Our Mission and services and are formalized through our systematic work with the UN sustainable development goals. We are dedicated to taking a leading role in sharing best practices and creating value for clients by delivering solutions that are environmentally, economically, and socially sustainable. We have also committed to ambitious targets to maximize our own sustainability performance and set the industry benchmark.

How to apply

Apply online. Attach your CV, cover letter and relevant documents showcasing why you are the right fit for the role, and when you are available to start. We look forward to receiving your application.

Salary Transparency Statement

At Ramboll, your base pay is only part of your overall total compensation package. At the time of this posting, this role is likely to be compensated at an annual base salary between $63,000 and $78,000. Actual pay may be more or less than the posted range, depending on numerous factors, including experience, geographical location, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and skill level, and does not include bonuses, overtime, or other forms of compensation or benefits.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.