Hydrogeology / Geology Senior Manager

Job Description

Job location preference is Milwaukee, Wisconsin or Chicago, Illinois, but remote US locations will be considered for the right candidate. Seeking someone who can navigate Wisconsin regulations and bring a site through investigation and closure in Wisconsin. 

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

We invite you to bring your hydrogeology experience into play as you continue to expand your career and make a direct impact with a team that addresses remediation of environmentally-impaired media, particularly soil, groundwater, sediment, and vapor. To succeed in this role you must have 10 - 25 years environmental consulting experience, ranging from site characterization through remedial implementation and site closure in Wisconsin and a BS or MS degree in Geology or related degree.

Inviting bright minds

Do you want to push the boundaries of your profession and develop your excellence in an open, collaborative and empowering culture? We work to create a sustainable future and our inspiring projects and innovative solutions strive to set the standard among our peers. You will join a global company that has been growing successfully since its founding in 1945. Together, we lead and leave a positive impact on societies, companies and people around the world.

You will join our Environment & Health department

As our new senior hydrogeologist / geologist you will be part of the team that utilizes critical thinking abilities for analysis and group participation for development of reports based on evaluation of environmental data and application of regulatory criteria    

Your key tasks and responsibilities will be:

• Apply scientific principles and concepts to area(s) of specialization; able to draw solutions from education, formal training, and experience
• Critical thinking abilities for analysis and group participation for development of reports based on evaluation of environmental data and application of regulatory criteria
• Evaluate hydrogeologic site characteristics (e.g., generate geologic/hydrogeologic cross sections, conceptual site models, contaminant maps), identify data gaps, and develop solutions to fill those gaps
• Lead, collaborate with, and support interdisciplinary teams of scientists and engineers to develop and implement multi-discipline solutions for soil, groundwater, sediment, and vapor remediation projects
• Lead project scoping, costing, proposal preparation, and client presentations
• Manage projects at the project/program management level, including tracking of milestones and deliverables with strong ability to prioritize multiple projects with competing deadlines
• Effective oral presentations and technical writing; work plans and reports; data compilation and analysis
• Prepare/lead proposals reflecting understanding of client needs, development of budgets and cost estimates, and managing established client relationships
• Tracking of milestones, deliverables, and compliance with established budgets, plans, specifications, company standards of workmanship, quality and performance, and with the terms and conditions of the contract
• Plan, design, and manage/execute field work for environmental projects (e.g., sampling of soil, sediment, and groundwater)
• Review and analyze the cost and cost control progress, financial and other site-generated data to evaluate job status and compliance
• Coordinate and monitor subcontractor work activities

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, your starting point is:

• BS or MS in Hydrogeology, Geology, or related degree
• 10 - 25 years environmental consulting experience, ranging from site characterization through remedial implementation and site closure
• Registered professional geologist in one or more states
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations and programs
• Strong team player that can manage and contribute to several projects simultaneously
• This position encompasses both office work (technical design, project/task management, data analysis, and report preparation) as well as limited field work
• OSHA HAZWOPER 40-hour certification preferred
• Experience with fate and transport of inorganic constituents a plus
• Experience managing, training and/or mentoring junior-level technical staff a plus
• Active participation in professional associations and other organizations a plus

Welcome to our Environment & H