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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.

Hybrid‑based position in our Hartford, CT office.

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 a full‑time Consultant to join the Site Solutions Team with an interest in developing a career as a Licensed Environmental Professional (LEP). The position is based in the Hartford, Connecticut office located in Hartford’s vibrant downtown area. Hartford has a rich arts and food scene, and easy access to New England’s coastline, mountains, and trails make it an exceptional place to build both your career and your life.

As our new Consultant, you will join our Site Solutions team and work closely with Project Managers and other Consultants on environmental characterization, investigation, remediation, ecological assessments, and remedial strategy and implementation projects. You will help deliver innovative, inspiring, and sustainable solutions that set new standards and make a genuine difference to our clients, the environment, and society.

• Coordination and oversight of drilling, sampling, surveying, and laboratory services. Manage and/or perform of field work, including soil, sediment, groundwater, surface water, soil vapor, and indoor air sampling, hydraulic testing such as slug tests and pumping tests, soil boring and monitoring well installation, soil logging, and well purging and sampling.
• Manage and/or provide oversight of implementation and field management (including operation, maintenance, and monitoring) of various environmental remediation systems (e.g., soil vapor extraction (SVE), enhanced in‑situ bioremediation (eISB), in‑situ chemical oxidation (ISCO), permeable reactive barriers (PRB), and groundwater extraction and treatment.
• Manage and/or assist with the development of comprehensive site investigation work plans by participating in scope of work development, budgeting, and data analysis to characterize contaminants in sediments, soil, soil vapor, air, surface water, and groundwater.
• Manage and/or assist with development of Conceptual Site Models and ecological assessments.
• Manage and/or assistance with the preparation and editing of technical and regulatory reports.

• At least a Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Geological Engineering, Environmental Engineering or Science from an accredited institution. 6+ years of relevant consulting experience with the last 4 years being in Connecticut is a plus.
• For candidates with a background in geology and environmental science, classwork or experience with geophysics, geochemistry, organic chemistry, hydrology, ecology, and biology is desired. Groundwater flow and/or contaminant transport modeling, GIS mapping, and/or field geology coursework (as applicable) are a plus.
• Experience with Connecticut Environmental Remediation Regulations including but not limited to the Property Transfer Act, Remediation Standard Regulations (RSRs), Release Based Cleanup Regulations, Release Reporting Regulation, UST Regulations, or other environmental regulatory programs, document database management, risk assessment, environmental sampling, and property and/or Merger/Acquisition due diligence is a plus.
• OSHA 40‑hour HAZWOPER training and applicable annual refresher training.
• Candidates must be willing to travel up to 30% of the time and possess a valid driver’s license. Most travel will be local; however, some may include overnight stays and may be out of state. Travel duration may vary and could range from one to five days, depending upon the specific requirements of each project.
• The physical requirements of this position may include the need for climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing/sitting/walking, pushing/pulling, and lifting up to 40 pounds. Depending on assignment, this role may involve exposure to extreme weather (hot and cold), elevated noise levels, and site hazards such as proximity to moving machinery and vehicles, electrical currents, and potential chemical exposure. Ramboll places a high priority on health and safety and maintains a strong safety culture.

• Investment in your development
• Being valued for the unique person you are
• Never being short of inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects
• The long‑term thinking of a foundation‑owned company

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 $82,500 - $107,000 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.

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.

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. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it more comfortable for you.