Managing Consultant, Geology

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.

Job location: Syracuse, New York, USA 

Are you eager to develop your excellence in an inclusive, collaborative, and empowering community? Are you excited about joining a company that strives to make a difference – for its employees, clients, and society? Are you motivated by creating sustainable change that benefits society and nature? 

If this sounds interesting to you, or you’re curious to learn more, then this role could be the perfect opportunity for you! Join our Environment & Health practice and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future. 

We invite you to bring your Geology and consulting background into play as you manage existing investigation and remediation projects!

Your new role 

As our new Managing Consultant, you will be part of an ambitious, diverse, creative, and collaborative interdisciplinary team providing innovative and sustainable site solutions to an international client base.  

When you start with Ramboll, you’ll be joining a company that strives to make a difference – for our employees, clients and society. 

Your key responsibilities for this role will include: 

• Lead the execution of key projects/programs, including site investigation and remediation programs including state and federal programs 

• Manage and coordinate the development and finalization of technical documents (e.g., work plans, remedial investigation and action reports, field sampling plans, QAPPs.) 

• Develops technical and business content and manages proposal preparation  

• Develop technical and project execution strategies, and successfully manage project activities related to scope, schedule, and budget 

• Regularly interact with existing and prospective clients and establish collaborative project teams with Engineers, Geologists and Scientists 

• Serve as mentor and technical reviewer to practice area personnel. 

Your new team 

As part of the team, you will be part of a creative group, filled with people who are excited about solving clients’ problems and creating sustainable solutions for them. You will work with all levels of technical expertise from entry level team members to members with decades of experience, many of whom are subject matter experts in their own fields. And you will engage in a continual learning environment through coaching, mentoring, and on the job tasks.   

About you  

From the moment you start at Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you can continue to grow with the company. While we look forward to supporting your continued learning and development, for this role we have identified some qualifications, skills, and capabilities that will set you up for success.    

These include: 

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Geology/Hydrogeology and 8+ years of relevant experience in a consulting environment 

• Solid Project Management skills, with strong technical background and client relationship building capabilities 

• Working knowledge of local, State (e.g., NYSDEC) and federal (USEPA) agencies/regulations, and technical guidance 

• Experience with both conventional and innovative investigation and remediation technologies 

• Experience developing and implementing Remedial Investigation and Action-phase documents (regulatory and technical/contractual) including field sampling plans, QAPPs and other related components 

• Experience interpreting data for New York consolidated and unconsolidated geologic formations and aquifers. Technical knowledge and experience, or expertise with interpretation of borehole stratigraphy, borehole geophysical data, aquifer testing (e.g., pump and slug testing) and contaminant transport in groundwater. 

• 40-Hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification and up to date 8-hour refresher 

What we can offer you 

• Interesting and diverse projects 

• The opportunity to work with some of the best and brightest professionals in your field 

• Flexible work arrangements 

• Generous Paid Time Off 

• Excellent health and retirement benefits 

• Investment in your development 

• Leaders you can count on, guided by our Leadership Principles 

• Appreciation for the unique person you are 

• The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company 

• Inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects 

Salary Transparency 

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 $115,187 to $143,984 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 

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. 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. At Ramboll, our core strength is our people, and our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act. Being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. We embrace an inclusive mindset that looks for fresh, diverse, and innovative perspectives. We respect, embrace, and invite diversity in all forms to actively cultivate an environment where everyone can grow and realize their full potential. 

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 job.advert.accessibility@ramboll.com with such requests.  

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 position.  

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

As part of our hiring process, Ramboll may conduct pre-employment drug screenings for applicable roles to ensure a safe and compliant workplace.  You may be subject to random drug screenings in accordance with client requirements. 

Thank you for taking the time to apply, we look forward to receiving your application! 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.