Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. As a foundation-owned people company, founded in Denmark, 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. Our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act and being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. Ramboll in the Americas has thousands of experts working across more than 70 offices. Ramboll experts deliver innovative solutions across Environment & Health, Water, Energy, and Planning & Urban Design.

Preferred locations: Columbus or Cincinnati, OH; Irvine or Los Angeles, CA; Tampa, FL; Charlotte, NC; or Arlington, VA office.  Other office locations and remote work will be considered.

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

Are you excited about understanding, interpreting, and navigating complex policy issues? Are you motivated by creating sustainable change that benefits society and nature? Are you a curious and open-minded person?

If this sounds like you, or you’re curious to learn more, then this role could be the perfect opportunity. Join our Environment & Health Division as our new Health Science Consultant and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future.

Your new role

Ramboll Americas Engineering Solutions, Inc. (Ramboll) is a leading scientific environmental consulting firm providing a broad range of technical services to both public and private sector clients. Ramboll is seeking an entry-level Consultant in its Columbus (Dublin) or Cincinnati, Ohio; Irvine or Los Angeles, California; Tampa, Florida; Charlotte, NC; or Arlington, Virginia offices (although other office locations and remote work will be considered) to support client projects related to chemical safety, product stewardship, regulatory compliance, and environmental and human health risk assessment associated with industrial chemicals, consumer products, and environmental contaminants. The successful candidate will work under the direction and supervision of senior scientists to serve clients in the chemical and basic materials industries; food, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and medical device industries; pesticides, consumer products, and specialty products industries. 

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Perform independent research and critical review of chemical, biochemical, and general toxicology/safety data and literature. 
• Conduct database searches on product and chemical regulations
• Collect, compile, analyze, and present technical information to prepare client reports, memoranda, and presentations, as well as various notifications for submittals to governmental agencies. 
• Work with others on cross-disciplinary teams to review physical/chemical properties and conduct exposure and risk assessments. 
• Participate in internal team calls, and project calls and meetings with clients and government regulators.

About you

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 degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry (or similar relevant STEM field), ability to apply basic chemistry principles to problem-solving, along with analytical, statistical, computing, and quantitative analysis skills. 
• Great verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, which include technical writing, business writing, presentation skills, and ability to communicate with technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to critically evaluate and synthesize data from diverse sources and of varied quality, and to identify those studies and results that are the most relevant to the chemical safety and assessment of human and environmental health risks. 
• Capability to work both, independently, and as part of a project team in a multi-tasking environment, and support and manage changing priorities and workloads.
• Willingness to travel for internal or client meetings, as required.  

What we can offer you

• Meaningful, high-impact work 
• Flexible and hybrid work arrangements 
• Competitive compensation and benefits 
• Professional development and leadership opportunities 
• A collaborative and inclusive culture 
• The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company

Salary Transparency Statement

At Ramboll, we are committed to fair and transparent compensation practices that support our people and our purpose of creating sustainable societies. The anticipated base salary range for this position is $68,730 – $94,504 per year. This range reflects the compensation we reasonably expect to offer at the time of posting. Actual compensation will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and internal equity. Because we operate across multiple U.S. markets, pay may differ depending on the cost of labor in specific locations. In addition to base salary, this position may be eligible for bonus, overtime or other forms of compensation and we offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports well-being, professional development, and work-life balance. Our recruiters are happy to share more about the specific salary range and total rewards package applicable to your location during the hiring process.

Work at the heart of sustainable change with Ramboll in the Americas

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. As a foundation-owned people company, founded in Denmark, 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. Our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act and being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. Ramboll in the Americas has thousands of experts working across more than 70 offices. Ramboll experts deliver innovative solutions across Environment & Health, Water, Energy, and Planning & Urban Design.

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.

Ready to join us?

Please submit your application with your up-to-date CV. We invite diversity in all its forms and encourage applicants from all groups to apply.

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