Company Description

Mid-Level Consultant (Geologist or Engineer)

San Francisco Bay Area, CA

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

Inviting Bright Minds

Ramboll is seeking a highly motivated mid-level consultant to join our Environment and Health consulting practice in one of our San Francisco Bay Area offices (Emeryville [primary for this position], San Francisco, or Novato).

To succeed in this role you must have:

• BS and/or MS Degree in Physical Sciences (e.g. Geology or Environmental Science) or Civil/Chemical/Environmental Engineering.
• Minimum of 3 years of applicable environmental consulting.

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 a mid-level consultant, you will be working closely with a collaborative team of Project Managers and other Consultants on a variety of environmental investigation/remediation, and due diligence projects within our broad Environment and Health practice. 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.
• Prepare concise reports that assess environmental impacts, potential environmental liabilities, and environmental compliance matters at target facilities.
• Conduct subsurface site investigations at various commercial and industrial properties (primarily in the California, although some sites may be located throughout western United States).
• Development of scopes of work and cost estimates for subsurface site investigations.
• Data analysis and presentation of environmental data to summarize key findings, using GIS tools or other software
• Evaluate remedial program alternatives and develop remedial action plans and cost estimates considering client needs, technical feasibility, and regulatory environment
• Support multiple projects and meet high-quality standards on project deliverables.
• Understand federal, state, and local environmental regulatory requirements.
• Preparation of permit applications and/or overseeing implementation of permit conditions.
• 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 to drive, travel and/or perform field work out of the office and in outdoor environments approximately 25-50% of the time.
• 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

Preferred Skills·

• Experience conducting environmental due diligence assessment, site investigation and characterization, and remedial program design and management.

• Knowledge of State and Federal regulations pertaining to site investigation and remediation with experience working in California.
• Professional Engineer or Geologist, or Geologist-in-Training or Engineer-in-Training certification.
• If not already licensed, ability to obtain registration as a Professional Engineer or Professional Geologist within 2 to 3 years.
• Skills in applied environmental chemistry, geochemistry and hydrogeology.
• 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

Ramboll develops innovative, scientifically sound solutions that help increase liveability by reducing pollution and restoring natural environments. One of the world’s leading environmental and health consultancies, our bright minds are trusted by clients to manage their most challenging environmental, health and social issues.

Ramboll in Americas

Ramboll has 2,000 experts working across 72 offices in the Americas applying their passion to deliver innovative solutions within our divisions of Environment & Health, Water, Energy, and Architecture & Landscape. Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a people company. We invite you to contribute to a sustainable future working in an open, collaborative and empowering culture.

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.

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 $78,500 and $95,000. 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.

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