Air Quality Consultant

Job Description

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 an Air Quality Consultant to join our office in Novato, CA. This position can be done remotely. The Air Quality Consultant performs advanced technical studies to inform major business and public policy decisions and help our clients meet their goals. If you enjoy working independently with expert guidance, problem solving, applying analytical skills to real world problems, and thinking outside-the-box, you may find that Ramboll is the ideal place for you.

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You will join our Environment & Health Division

As our new Air Quality Consultant you will be part of the Air Sciences Group, which is part of Ramboll’s Environment & Health Division. This group consists of people who are passionate about air quality and assisting Ramboll’s clients with their most challenging problems. The Air Sciences Group consults with clients across various industries on a range of topics, including but not limited to emissions estimation, air dispersion modeling, human health risk assessment, climate change, climate action planning, climate adaptation/resiliency, sustainability initiatives, permitting, and compliance.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Estimating emissions and conducting engineering evaluations of air pollution sources
• Researching and evaluating pollution control measures.
• Applying models (e.g., MOVES, EMFAC, GREET) and guidance (e.g., AP-42) to estimate emissions
• Conducting air quality and greenhouse gas analyses under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
• Critically reviewing and interpreting local, state, and federal environmental regulations. 
• Applying critical thinking and problem-solving skills to estimate impacts of projects, construction developments, and operations to local and regional air quality
• Using data analysis skills to process large quantities of data input into technical analysis
• Preparation of detailed spreadsheet work products, presentation slide decks, and reports
• Working as a team to contribute your technical skills to complex projects. 

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:

• B.S. or M.S. in Chemical, Mechanical, Civil, or Environmental Engineering or science discipline (air quality course work is a plus) with a GPA of 3.5 or higher with a graduation date of May 2023
• 0-3 years of emissions, air quality, or engineering related experience. Relevant graduate academic experience would count towards this
• Strong computing skills including high level use of spreadsheets and word processing
• Strong written/verbal communication, problem-solving and organization skills
• Demonstrated capabilities in understanding, interpreting, and applying environmental regulations to real-world situations
• Demonstrated background in numerical analytical work and data analysis. Programming (e.g., Python), database (e.g., mySQL) and GIS skills are preferred but not required

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 princ