Managing Consultant, Environmental Engineering

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 motivated and inquisitive candidates to join the Energy Market in our Chicago, IL office.

Develop your excellence in our collaborative, inclusive, diverse, and empowering culture at Ramboll! When you start with Ramboll, you’ll be joining a company that strives to make a difference – for our employees, clients, and society. 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. 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

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:

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Sustainable/Green Technologies, or a related field and 7 years of related experience, or alternatively, a Master's degree in same and 5 years of related experience.

Experience must include:

Environmental compliance, site investigation, and site remediation using soil vapor extraction (SVE), enhanced in-situ bioremediation (eISB), in-situ chemical oxidation (ISCO), permeable reactive barriers (PRB), and groundwater extraction and treatment, as well as experience with federal, state, and local environmental regulations pertaining to environmental compliance, site investigation, and site remediation, PFAS, PFOA, and other emerging contaminants. 

Tasks and Responsibilities

Lead and manage site investigation and remediation projects, ensuring quality, budget, and schedule adherence, and direct technical analysis of complicated site contamination and regulatory compliance issues

Duties include:

· Develop cost estimates and client proposals with detailed scopes, schedules, and budgets, and oversee the successful execution of deliverables for site investigation related projects including remediation techniques.

· Prepare and deliver proposals, work plans, technical reports, and regulatory submittals for site investigation related projects, including technical review of project documents for accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance.

· Delegate tasks and responsibilities effectively, directing and overseeing junior staff, mentoring and fostering technical growth and career development for junior staff.

· Direct and supervise RAES engineers, geologists, computer-aided design (CAD) and geographic information system (GIS) staff to develop engineering drawings and technical specifications for site investigation related projects.

· Direct and review field activities such as drilling, soil/groundwater sampling, vapor intrusion assessments, and pilot testing, including selection and direction to RAES subcontractors.

· Serve as primary client contact, ensuring clear communication, responsiveness, and satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.

· Provide feedback to support performance evaluations.

Additional information

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this position is $86,000 - $100,000 annually and does not include bonuses, overtime or other forms of compensation or benefits. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process

Where People Flourish

Our mission is to create sustainable societies where people and nature flourish. This means that a culture of inclusion is embedded in everything we do.  Our people bring diverse backgrounds and experiences to the company, enabling us to deliver innovative and forward-thinking solutions to our clients. We also know how important it is to achieve the right balance of where, when, and how much you work. At Ramboll, we offer flexibility as part of our positive and inclusive approach to work. We are committed to equal employment opportunity, 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. So, please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it more comfortable for you. You can contact us at [email protected] with such requests.

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