Associate consultant Jobs in Berkeley, CA

Company Description

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

Joining Ramboll

As an entry-level consultant, you will be working closely with Project Managers and other Consultants on a variety of environmental investigation/remediation and due diligence projects within our broad Environment and Health practice. As you begin working on projects and progress in your career, you will be given increasing responsibility, while also being able to rely on experienced managers and colleagues who offer support as you learn and develop in your role. This is an excellent career opportunity to work with an expert consulting team on challenging environmental projects for industrial, financial sector, commercial, and global clients. 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.

Welcome to our Environment & Health Division

One of the world’s leading environmental and health consultancies, we are trusted by clients to manage their most challenging environmental, health, and social issues. We help clients understand and manage the impacts of their activities and products, so that they can respond to business, regulatory, or legal challenges effectively and develop sound strategies for operating sustainably.

Ramboll in Americas

Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a people company that has over 2,000 experts working across more than 60 offices in the Americas applying their passion to deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Energy, Environment & Health, Water, Management Consulting, and Architecture and Landscape. As a company, we are committed to reducing our environmental impact, contributing to a cohesive society with equal rights and opportunities for all, and fostering a culture of excellence, enjoyment, and equal opportunities for all our employees. We invite you to contribute to a sustainable future work

Job Description

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Implementing field investigations including air, soil gas, soil, and groundwater sampling programs under the direction of a registered Professional Geologist or Engineer.
• Provide technical assistance and apply engineering principles on projects.
• Understand federal, state, and local environmental regulatory requirements.
• Data tabulation and analysis, including preparation of figures and charts.
• Preparation of permit applications and/or overseeing implementation of permit conditions.
• Contributing to technical report preparation based on the results of field sampling activities.
• Overseeing subcontractors with minimal supervision.
• Following corporate health and safety standards.

Personal qualities that will help you succeed in this role include the following abilities:

• Ability and willingness to work as a responsible, independent team player in a consulting environment, including the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability and willingness to work as a responsible, independent team player in a consulting environment, including the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds.
• Must be able to perform the following actions while conducting fieldwork: stooping/kneeling/crouching, standing for long periods of time, pulling/pushing and lifting equipment and supplies, walking on uneven terrain.
• Ability and willingness to work long hours and in proximity to loud noises and hazards (i.e., proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, and exposure to chemicals, fumes, odors, dusts, and gases). Worker may be required to wear a respirator. Proper training and protective equipment will be provided as necessary.

Qualifications

• At least a Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Chemical/Environmental Engineering or Geology, and 0-3 years relevant work experience;
• Completion of the OSHA 40-hour health and safety training course (Ramboll will arrange for training if the candidate is not certified);
• Excellent written and oral communication;
• Good time management;
• Detail oriented;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, Access; experience with GIS mapping and/or AutoCAD are a plus