Entry Level Environmental 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.

Ramboll in Americas

Ramboll has nearly 2,000 experts working across 50 offices in the Americas applying their passion to deliver innovative solutions within Environment & Health, Water, Energy and Planning & Urban Design. 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.

Inviting bright minds

Ramboll is seeking highly motivated and inquisitive candidates to join our Environment and Health consulting practice in our Texas offices. Our ideal candidate will have some environmental experience and familiarity with the metropolitan areas of Dallas, Houston, Austin, or San Antonio.

To succeed in this role, you must have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Geology, Geophysical, Environmental Sciences, or Environmental Engineering from an accredited institution and have 0-2 years of related experience.

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 and a helping hand as you learn and develop in your role. Each member of our team is part of a continual learning environment where they learn through coaching, mentoring and on-the-job tasks. The successful applicant will be able to work independently, thrive in a team-environment, and be a technical resource for project managers and staff. Our vision is to be a leading consultancy globally, delivering integrated and sustainable solutions that shape today and tomorrow.

Your starting point for constant growth

You will join our Environment & Health department. From the moment you join Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you grow with the company. As our new Entry-Level Geoscientist/Environmental Engineering Consultant, you will be part of our interdisciplinary team and apply your evaluation skills to solve environmental problems. For this role, we believe your starting point is:

• B.S. and/ or M.S. in Geosciences or Environmental Engineering, or related discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to formulate conclusions and opinions, and apply geoscientific and engineering evaluation skills to solve environmental problems.
• Assisting with the development and evaluation of remediation alternatives for contaminated sites to achieve site-specific clean up objectives.
• Assisting in the preparation and editing of technical reports.
• Interactions with clients, agency, and the public.
• Candidates must be willing to travel up to 25% average over the year and possess a valid driver’s license. Travel may include overnight stay and may be out of state. Travel duration may range from 1-10 days, depending upon the specific requirements of each project.
• The physical requirements of this position will include field work and the need for climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, 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); high noise levels, 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 PPE on some occasions.

Our ideal candidate should possess the following skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.;
• Excellent written and oral communication, active listener;
• Good time management;
• Detail oriented and data analysis skills;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities;
• 40-hour HAZWOPER training a plus;
• Ability and willingness to work as a responsible, independent team player in a consulting environment, including the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.

Classwork or experience with some or all of the following tasks and responsibilities:

• Perform site investigations in the field to collect environmental samples, arrange and manage data analysis to characterize contaminants in sediments, soil, surface water, and groundwater. Management of subcontractors to include during soil boring and monitor well installation, remedial excavation, and underground storage tank removals. Investigation projects will require planning of monitoring well placement, construction, development, and sampling. Investigation derived waste characterization and management for disposal.
• Evaluating environmental data to support environmental fate and transport assessments an