Site Solutions, Intern

Company Description

Inviting Bright Minds

Ramboll Americas Engineering Solutions, Inc. (Ramboll) is seeking motivated and inquisitive candidates to join our Environment and Health consulting practice as an intern in one of our Southern California offices (Irvine or Los Angeles).  

Ramboll is a leading environmental and engineering consultancy providing a broad range of technical services to both public and private sector clients. Our Environment & Health division has earned a reputation as a leader in the areas of environmental risk assessment and management, strategic compliance management and environmental liability.

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 intern, you will be working closely with Project Managers and other Consultants on a variety of environmental investigation/remediation and evaluation projects within our broad Environment and Health practice. Additionally, you will be assigned a mentor who will guide you through project assignments and responsibilities. As you begin working on projects, 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.

The purpose of the internship program is to allow each participant to gain hands-on experience working in the areas of site characterization and remediation. The summer program will introduce the intern to the field of environmental consulting and provide insight into how Ramboll provides strategic solutions to our clients’ environmental problems. 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. 

Job Description

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:

• Enrolled at a junior-level or higher in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil/Chemical/Environmental Engineering, Geology or Hydrology/Hydrogeology.
• Ability and willingness to work as a responsible, independent team player in a consulting environment, including the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

Typical responsibilities of this position may include:

• Implementing field investigations including air, soil vapor, soil, surface water, and groundwater sampling programs under the direction of a registered Professional Geologist or Professional Engineer.
• Implementing remedial activities and conducting system operation and maintenance at commercial and industrial sites.
• Overseeing soil gas probe and monitoring well installation, development, and sampling.
• Classifying soil in accordance with the Unified Soil Classification System.
• Tabulating and analyzing data, including preparation of figures and charts.
• Preparing permit applications and/or overseeing implementation of permit conditions.
• Understanding federal, state, and local environmental regulatory requirements.
• Setting up work orders, scheduling and overseeing subcontractors with minimal supervision.
• Contributing to technical report preparation based on the results of field sampling activities. 
• Following corporate health and safety standards.

Qualifications

Our ideal candidate should possess the following skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong time management skills with ability to meet tight deadlines and budgets.
• 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.
• Completion of the OSHA 40-hour health and safety training course (Ramboll will arrange for training if the candidate is not certified).

Physical demands and characteristics that will help you succeed in this role

• Ability to drive, travel and/or perform field work out of the office at least 75% of the time.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License and reliable fo