Air Quality, Internship

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

Inviting Bright Minds

Ramboll is looking for an intern for Summer 2025. This internship is with our Air and Climate Group in San Francisco, California. If you can work independently, apply analytical skills, and are looking to get your hands dirty (literally and figuratively), then you may find Ramboll to be an ideal place to start your career.

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 working in an open, collaborative, and empowering culture.

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.

Salary Transparency Statement

At Ramboll, your base pay is only part of your overall total compensation package. At the time of this posting, this role is likely to be compensated at an hourly rate between $22 and $27 per hour. Actual pay may be more or less than the posted range, depending on numerous factors, including experience, geographical location, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and skill level, and does not include bonuses, overtime, or other forms of compensation or benefits.

You will join our Environment & Health department

As our Air Quality Intern, you will be part of the Air & Climate Group, which is part of Ramboll’s Environment & Health Division. This group consists of like-minded individuals who are passionate about air quality and assisting Ramboll’s clients with their most challenging problems. The Air & Climate Group consults with clients across various industries on a range of topics, including but not limited to emissions estimation, air dispersion modeling, human health risk assessment, climate change, permitting, and compliance.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Estimating emissions and conducting engineering evaluations of air pollution sources
• Conducting computer modeling of air pollution dispersion
• Performing statistical and geospatial analyses of air quality data
• Analyzing pollution control measures
• Evaluating air monitoring and indoor air quality data
• Preparing air quality permit applications and environmental impact reports
• Critically reviewing and interpreting local, state, and federal environmental regulations
• Supporting greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reporting and emission reduction planning projects

  For this role, we believe your starting point is:

• Candidates must have completed 6 semesters or obtained Junior status studying Chemical, Mechanical, Civil, or Environmental Engineering or science discipline (e.g., atmospheric science, chemistry, data science, environmental science) (air quality course work is a plus) with a GPA of 3.5 or higher
• Strong computing skills including high level use of spreadsheets and word processing
• Strong written/verbal communication, problem-solving and organization skills
• Ability to understand and interpret environmental regulations
• Programming, database, and GIS skills are preferred but not require

For this role, we believe your starting point is:

• Candidates must have completed 6 semesters or obtained Junior status studying Chemical, Mechanical, Civil, or Environmental Engineering or science discipline (e.g., atmospheric science, chemistry, data science, environmental science) (air quality course work is a plus) with a GPA of 3.5 or higher
• Strong computing skills including high level use of spreadsheets and word processing
• Strong written/verbal communication, problem-solving and organization skills
• Ability to understand and interpret environmental regulations
• Programming, database, and GIS skills are preferred but not require

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.

Salary Transparency Statement

At Ramboll, your base pay is only part of your overall total compensation package. At the time of this posting, this role is likely to be compensated at an hourly rate between $22 and $27 per hour. Actual pay may be more or less than the posted range, depending on numerous factors, including experience, geographical location, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and skill level, and does not include bonuses, overtime, or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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