Internship - Environmental Consulting

Company Description

Chicago, IL

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

Ramboll is accepting applications for the Summer 2025 internship program at our office located in Chicago, IL. Each participant will be assigned a mentor who will guide them through project assignments. The program will provide internship participants with the opportunity to gain experience working in one or more practice areas. Our goal is to afford our interns experience with a variety of projects during the summer program to broaden their understanding and experience within their field of interest. 

Job Description

Your New Role

As our new Intern, you will be working with Project Managers and other Consultants on a variety of environmental investigation/remediation, environmental compliance, health and safety, sustainability, and/or due diligence projects within our broad Environment and Health practice. 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.  As you work on challenging projects, you will be given increasing responsibility and rely on experienced managers and colleagues to offer support and a helping hand as you learn and develop in your role. 

Tasks and Responsibilities 

Your role may include a variety of work such as: 

• Completing environmental field and health and safety training 
• Participating on project teams, evaluating remediation and environmental control technologies, and developing plans for site remediation 
• Performing environmental field sampling including soil, soil gas, groundwater, and indoor air sampling 
• Conducting research on current environmental regulations and technologies 
• Assisting sustainability, air quality, and environmental due diligence practitioners as needed 
• Conducting data analysis and visualization for inclusion in technical reports. 

Qualifications

About You 

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: 

• Candidates at Junior (completion of 4 semesters) or Senior (completion of 6 semesters) level working toward a B.S or M.S degree in Chemical, Civil, Geological, or Environmental Engineering; Environmental Sciences; or Geology or Geological Sciences and have an interest in pursuing a career in environmental consulting. 
• Candidates with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above are strongly preferred. 
• Candidates must be willing to travel up to 20% on average and possess a valid driver’s license. 
• The physical requirements of this position may include the need for climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, sitting, walking, pushing/pulling, and lifting up to 40 lbs. In certain situations, this position may expose the candidate to extremes in weather (hot/cold), to high noise levels, and to hazards such as a proximity to moving machine parts and moving vehicles, electrical current and exposure to chemicals. Employees may be required to take specific training and to wear personal protective equipment on some occasions. 
• Proficiency with R, Python, Microsoft Power BI is a plus. 

Required Skills 

• Strong critical thinking 
• Excellent verbal and written communication 
• Excellent organization and time management 
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting 
• Proficient in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) 

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. 

Additional Information

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. W