Associate Consultant

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

Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a foundation-owned people company. We have more than 18,000 experts working across our global operations in 35 countries with thousands of experts working across 70 offices in the Americas. Our experts are leaders in their fields, developing and delivering innovative solutions in diverse markets including Buildings, Transport, Planning & Urban Design, Water, Environment & Health, Energy, and Management Consulting. We invite you to contribute to a more sustainable future working in an open, collaborative, and empowering company. Combining local experience with global knowledge, we together shape the societies of tomorrow.

Associate Consultant in Ecology

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

Ramboll is seeking an experienced ecologist for three primary regions: mid-Atlantic with a base of operations in our metro region with a base of operations in Philadelphia, PA, Blue Bell, PA, or Princeton, NJ office. Our ecology team supports clients with a wide range of environmental issues including biodiversity and ecosystem services, habitat assessment, wetland delineation restoration, and resiliency. We are looking for someone with fundamental training in ecology and tremendous work ethic to join our amazing team!

Inviting bright minds

Do you want to push the boundaries of your profession and develop your excellence in an open, collaborative, and empowering culture? We work to create a sustainable future and our inspiring projects and innovative solutions strive to set the standard among our peers. You will join a global company that has been growing successfully since its founding in 1945. Together, we lead and leave a positive impact on societies, companies, and people around the world.

You will join our Environment and Health department

Ramboll is seeking an energetic, highly-motivated, collaborative, and resourceful staff scientist to join the firm in any of the offices listed. This position will work with all levels of expertise from entry level team members to members with decades of experience, many of whom are subject matter experts in their fields. Consultants are part of a continual learning environment where they learn through coaching, mentoring, and on-the-job tasks.

Your key tasks and responsibilities will include:

• Planning ecological assessments and monitoring studies
• Collecting field data or overseeing data collection
• Conducting wetland delineation, forest stand delineation, and identification of jurisdictional resources
• Statistically analyzing data
• Producing figures and tables for reports
• Preparing permit applications, supporting documents, reports and communicating results to clients
• Publishing and presenting findings to peers and stakeholders
• Actively participating in a growing network of Ramboll sustainability practitioners that span our services across environment/health, energy, and water.

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, your starting point is:

• B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in a discipline relevant to ecology and biodiversity such as terrestrial ecology, marine ecology, restoration, forestry, wildlife ecology, environmental science, toxicology, chemistry, climate change, or landscape science
• At least 1-3 years of ecological or related experience (work done as a graduate student can count toward this requirement; work done outside of the discipline does not count towards this requirement)
• Strong computing skills including high level use of spreadsheets and word processing
• Proactive and advanced critical thinking skills
• 40-Hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification is a plus. Training can be completed if selected for position.
• Excellent written/verbal communication and organization skills
• Wetland delineation and/or botany experience is a strong advantage
• Implementation of field studies
• Willingness to travel locally/regionally

Welcome to our Environment & Health division

Ramboll develops innovative and scientifically sound solutions that help increase livability by reducing pollution and restoring natural environments. One of the world's leading environmental and health consultancies, our bright minds are trusted by clients to manage their most challenging environmental, health, and social issues.

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.

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 $59,000 to $72,000 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.

Our Commitment to Sustainability

Responsible business conduct and sustainable practices have been part of Ramboll's DNA since the company's inception. Today these principles are an integral part of Our Mission and services and are formalized through our systematic work with the UN sustainable development goals. We are dedicated to taking a leading role in sharing best practices and creating value for clients by delivering solutions that are environmentally, economically, and socially sustainable. We have also committed to ambitious targets to maximize our own sustainability performance and set the industry benchmark.

How to apply

Apply online. Attach your CV, cover letter and relevant documents showcasing why you are the right fit for the role, and when you are available to start. We look forward to receiving your application.