Lead Consultant, Geologist

Remote position in the Pittsburgh, PA area.

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 Environment & Health team and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future.

Your new role

We invite you to bring your geological experience into play as you support existing environmental investigation and remediation projects in the New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Metropolitan New York areas. In this position, the selected candidate will collaborate with numerous teams and will work closely with Professional Geologists (PGs) and Licensed Site Remediation Professionals (LSRPs). Our team is committed to providing mentorship and skill development as key components for your career advancement. Also, there will be opportunity to engage with Engineers, and other technical experts on a variety of projects, which include geologic and environmental investigation, data evaluation, modelling, and reporting.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Execute geologic and site investigations, environmental sampling, and other field tasks in support of key projects/programs, including Remedial Investigations, Feasibility Studies, Remedial Designs, Remedial Actions, and post-remediation OM&M. Complete and review detailed and accurate field and project documentation. Assist in successfully tracking field task activities related to scope, schedule, and budget.
• Provide geologic support for the remediation of contaminated soils, sediments, surface water and groundwater involving remedies such as excavation, capping, containment, in-situ and ex-situ treatment, and subsurface vapor mitigation.
• Coordinate and manage geologic and site investigation tasks supporting Project Managers, PGs, LSRPs, and engineers. Coordinate tasks and support the development of technical reports (e.g., regulatory reports, work plans, technical memos, and presentations) pursuant to regulatory requirements.
• Provide project support with the development of scopes of work, planning, and implementation of routine tasks including, but not limited to, soil, groundwater, and vapor sampling efforts.
• Collaborate with teams made up of Engineers, Geologists, and Scientists. Serve as mentor to Early-Career Geological Scientists. Grow your capabilities and skills.

About you:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Geology or Geological Science
• 5+ years of relevant experience in environmental site investigation and characterization, remediation experience is a plus. Possession, eligibility, or interest in obtaining a PG license and/or LSRP.
• 40-Hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification and up-to-date 8-hour refresher.
• Experience supervising a variety of drilling techniques for site investigation. Working knowledge of federal, PA, NJ, and NY environmental and site remediation regulations.
• Geologic and environmental data evaluation and reporting experience.

What we can offer you

• Meaningful, high-impact work
• Flexible and hybrid work arrangements
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Professional development and leadership opportunities
• A collaborative and inclusive culture
• The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company

Salary Transparency Statement

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 $81,515 - $101,894 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 with Ramboll in the Americas

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. As a foundation-owned people company, founded in Denmark, 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. Our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act and being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. Ramboll in the Americas has thousands of experts working across more than 70 offices. Ramboll experts deliver innovative solutions across Environment & Health, Water, Energy, and Planning & Urban Design.

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 with such requests.

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.

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 testing in accordance with client requirements.

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. As a foundation-owned people company, founded in Denmark, 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. Our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act and being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. Ramboll in the Americas has thousands of experts working across more than 70 offices. Ramboll experts deliver innovative solutions across Environment & Health, Water, Energy, and Planning & Urban Design.

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