Managing Consultant, Environmental Impact Assessment

Company: Ramboll Group A/S
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: October 28, 2024

Job Description:

Managing Consultant, Environmental Impact AssessmentFounded 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.An equal opportunity employerEquality, 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 is seeking experienced Environmental Impact Assessment Managing Consultant at multiple locations across the US:

• Arlington, VA
• Houston, TXDo 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 Experienced 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 roleYou will bring your knowledge of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) 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 North America as well as an understanding of EIA process and regulations 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.Your key responsibilities will be:
  • Lead the team to deliver a robust EIA, survey management, stakeholder engagement and consenting advice to support consent submission.
  • Develop trusted advisor relationships with both Ramboll colleagues, supply chain partners and our clients.
  • Maintain day-to-day contact with the client to ensure we are meeting project objectives and client expectations.
  • Design and execute complete projects of moderate to substantial size and complexity.
  • Conduct independent technical analyses and direct technical analyses of others.
  • Provide advisory skills in relation to preparing materials for stakeholder meetings and public consultations.
  • Effectively present complex technical concepts both orally and in writing to ensure comprehension by clients, regulatory agencies, and legal groups.Your new teamYou 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.About youFor this role, we have identified some qualifications, skills, and capabilities that will set you up for success:
    • 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 is advantageous but not essential.
    • Ability to conduct assigned tasks without supervision.
    • Ability to manage own time independently to complete assigned tasks.
    • Experience providing training/mentoring to less experienced staff.
    • Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
    • Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
    • An attention to detail and the ability to approach issues in a clear and logical manner.
    • Our ideal candidate will also have experience with NEPA permitting, preparing EIAs and ESIAs, stakeholder relationships, and environmental elements of international financing requirements.What we can offer you
      • Strong company commitment and ethos centered on sustainable development.
      • Investment in your development.
      • Leaders you can count on, guided by our Leadership Principles.
      • Flexible work environment.
      • Competitive benefits including paid parental and caregiver leave, PTO, 401(k), medical, dental and vision, etc.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.Thank you for taking the time to apply! We look forward to receiving your application.
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