Lead Consultant, Environmental Impact Assessment

at  Rambll

JOB DESCRIPTION

Ramboll is seeking several Environmental Impact Assessment Consultants at multiple locations across the US. Our preferred locations are:

• Arlington, VA
• Boston, MA
• Houston, TX
• Los Angeles, CA, and
• Novato, CA.
• We are also open to considering qualified candidates who are in close proximity to other Ramboll offices in the US.

Do 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) Lead 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.

You 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 the 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. A structured in-house training and development program will provide this knowledge and help personal career development.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Scoping and coordination of environmental baseline data collection, interpretation of data and provision of advice regarding environmental and sustainability constraints and opportunities for development
• Developing trusted advisor relationships with both Ramboll colleagues, supply chain partners and our clients
• Advanced report writing skills, ability to provide efficient peer review and coordination of management of spatial data including for the preparation of figures
• Support for/ and or leadership of (in collaboration with a Project Director and other team members) key technical and commercial aspects of project delivery
• Advisory skills in relation to preparing materials for stakeholder meetings and public consultations and participation in public consultation