This job can be performed from any Ramboll US location. Hybrid work arrangements are available.

Do you want to push the boundaries of your profession and develop your excellence in an open, collaborative and empowering culture? Are you motivated by creating sustainable change that benefits society and nature? Are you our new Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Managing Consultant?

If this sounds like you, or you're curious to learn more, then this role could be the perfect opportunity. Join our Impact Assessment department and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future.

Your new role

You will bring your knowledge of EIA, including NEPA, into play as you coordinate statutory EIA and non-statutory environmental assessment processes required to support major development proposals primarily in the energy sector including wind, solar, mining, hydrogen, CCUS, transmission and energy storage. To succeed in this role, you will be able to apply an understanding of environmental consulting processes in the North America as well as an understanding of EIA process and regulations, including international standards such as Equator Principles, and will have the opportunity to support projects at various stages in the project lifecycle from early-stage feasibility/risk appraisal, through EIA, to consent condition compliance. A structured in-house training and development program will provide this knowledge and help personal career development.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Lead the team to deliver a robust EIA, survey management, stakeholder engagement and consenting advice to support consent submission.

• Developing trusted advisor relationships with both Ramboll colleagues, supply chain partners and our clients
• The day-to-day contact with the client to ensure we are meeting project objectives and client expectations.
• Designs and executes complete projects of moderate to substantial size and complexity.
• Conducts independent technical analyses and directs technical analyses of others.
• Advisory skills in relation to preparing materials for stakeholder meetings and public consultations and participation in public consultation
• Demonstrates ability to present complex technical concepts effectively both orally and in writing so clients, regulatory agencies and legal groups can easily comprehend them.

Your new team

You will be part of our US Impact Assessment department, which forms part of our Global Impact Assessment Spearhead. The Spearhead has been established to drive further growth and specialization in Impact Assessment, building on our existing successes through a continued focus on national impact assessment work, alongside targeting large, strategic projects - no matter where these occur, within our geographic strongholds or beyond.

Our US business employs over 1000+ environmental science professionals in several locations and covers a breadth of consulting services structured around impact assessment, compliance, strategy and transactions, new initiatives and sustainability, product safety and stewardship, contaminated land, and Water. Our clients include US and global multinationals, utilities, local and central government and international institutions. Ramboll operates a flexible working policy, and with this you will be part of an exciting team of experts, who respect each other and work towards a common goal.

About you

From the moment you start at Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you can continue to grow with the company. Whilst we look forward to supporting your continued learning and development, for this role we have identified some qualifications, skills, and capabilities that will set you up for success.

These include:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Engineering or a related environmental discipline
• 8+ years of experience on complex projects, experience in the energy sector would be advantageous but is not essential
• Demonstrated technical skills in social, environmental, and / or greenfield permitting

• Conducts assigned tasks without supervision
• Manages own time independently to complete assigned tasks
• May delegate parts of own work to others
• Provides training/mentoring to less experienced staff
• Clearly communicates work results to supervisor, colleagues and clients
• Provides a supporting role in client contact (client meetings, client communications).
• Contributes technical and business content and assists in managing proposal preparation or independently manages proposal preparation.

• Excellent communication skills both written and oral, with bi-lingual capabilities preferred

• An attention to detail and the ability to approach issues in a clear and logical manner
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite

What we can offer you

• Strong company commitment and ethos centered on sustainable development, including in the energy sector
• Investment in your development
• Leaders you can count on, guided by our Leadership Principles
• Be valued for the unique person you are
• Never be short of inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects
• The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company
• Flexible work environment

• Competitive benefits including paid parental and caregiver leave, PTO, 401(k), medical, dental and vision, etc.

Work at the heart of sustainable change

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. We believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that's where we start - and how we work. At Ramboll, our core strength is our people, and our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act. Being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. We embrace an inclusive mindset that looks for fresh, diverse, and innovative perspectives. We respect, embrace, and invite diversity in all forms to actively cultivate an environment where everyone can flourish and realize their full potential.

Ready to join us?

Please submit your application. Be sure to include all relevant documents including your CV and a cover letter connecting your background to the responsibilities of the role.

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

We recognize that some candidates only apply when they tick every box. However, passion and potential often outweigh a perfect resume and Ramboll's supportive learning culture can help you grow. So if this role resonates with you but you don't meet all the requirements, we encourage you to apply. You might be the perfect fit for this opportunity or another within our team.

Thank you for taking the time to apply! We look forward to receiving your application.

Ramboll in the Americas

Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a foundation-owned people company. Ramboll has thousands of experts working across more than 70 offices in the Americas, delivering innovative solutions within Environment & Health, Water, Energy, and Planning & Urban Design. We invite you to contribute to a sustainable future working in an open, collaborative, and empowering company. Combining local experience with global knowledge, we together shape the societies of tomorrow.

An equal opportunity employer

Equality, diversity, and inclusion is at the heart of what we do. At Ramboll, we believe that diversity is a strength and that different experiences and perspectives are essential to creating truly sustainable societies. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability or medical condition, gender identity, marriage and domestic partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, ancestry, or national origin, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation, military service and veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Ramboll wants to ensure opportunities are accessible to candidates with disabilities. Please reach out to our recruitment team to discuss any adjustments that you might require during the application process.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.