Lead Consultant, Environmental Health & Safety

Founded 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. Combining local experience with global knowledge, we together shape the societies of tomorrow.

This position is open at any of our Gulf Coast offices located in Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Houston, or Dallas

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

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 like you, or you’re curious to learn more, then this role could be the perfect opportunity. Join our EHS team and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future.

Your new role

This role offers opportunities for cross-training in a variety of practice areas including EHS compliance, permitting and process safety/risk management (PSRM). Candidates must be willing to travel up to 25% average over the year and possess a valid driver’s license. Travel may include overnight stays and may be out of state. Travel duration may range from one to five days, depending upon the specific requirements of each project. Field work and travel hours may vary and will include frequent early morning starts (e.g., 6am to 7am).

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Evaluating federal, state, and local EHS regulatory requirements to develop and enhance facility EHS programs, such as by conducting compliance reviews and audits
• Assisting in the preparation and editing of technical reports and/or multi-media permit applications
• Interacting with clients, regulatory agencies, and attorneys
• Working as a team member to contribute technical skills on complex projects

About you

• B.S. or M.S. in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Sciences, Engineering, or science discipline (EHS course work is a plus)
• 5+ years of EHS experience (e.g., permitting and compliance, auditing, management systems, process safety)
• Strong computing skills including high level use of spreadsheets and word processing using Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
• Demonstrated capabilities in understanding, interpreting, and applying EHS regulations to real-world situations
• Ability and willingness to work as a responsible, independent team player in a consulting environment, including working on multiple projects simultaneously

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

Ready to join us?

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.

Thank you for taking the time to apply! We look forward to receiving your application.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Equality, diversity, and inclusion are 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 are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone is able to flourish and reach their potential. 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 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 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 [email protected] with such requests

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