Consultant, Human Health Risk Assessment and Community Health

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 technical and professional excellence and advance your career in a collaborative, inclusive, diverse, and empowering culture? Ramboll is a leading scientific and environmental consulting firm providing a broad range of technical services to both public and private sector clients. When you join Ramboll, you will become part of a company that strives to make a difference – for our employees, clients, and society. Ramboll is seeking an entry-level consultant to join the Risk Assessment and Community Health group in the firm’s Oakland, CA office. Hybrid work arrangements are available, with office presence required at least two days a week. Your new role As an entry-level health sciences consultant at Ramboll, you will support a range of human health risk assessment and community health projects in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Your work will include independent, detail-oriented technical tasks as well as coordination with colleagues and project teams. Projects may be related to hazardous waste and other contaminated sites, Brownfield redevelopment, vapor intrusion, ambient and indoor air quality, product safety, regulatory interactions, community engagement, and litigation. Tasks may include data management, statistical analysis, fate and transport modeling, spatial analysis, sampling/remediation/risk management planning, and technical reporting. This is a unique opportunity to work with Ramboll experts to advance your technical and consulting skills. Your key responsibilities will be: Compiling, organizing, and managing environmental data and databases; performing statistical and geospatial analyses of environmental and health data. Evaluating the environmental fate and transport of chemicals Estimating human exposures to chemicals in different environmental media (e.g., air, soil, sediment, fish tissue, produce, water, etc.) and exposure scenarios, and calculating associated health risks. Assisting with preparation of technical reports, written communication, proposals, and presentations Reviewing and evaluating technical documents (e.g., scientific articles, regulations) About you From the moment you start at Ramboll, we will support your professional development and advancement in the company! Successful candidates will typically possess: Advanced degree (M.S., MPH or equivalent) in Environmental Science or Engineering, Environmental Health Science and/or Environmental Toxicology Exemplary individuals with bachelor’s degree and 2 + years of relevant experience may be considered. Strong analytical, quantitative, organizational, problem-solving, critical thinking skills, and time management skills; excellent written and oral communication skills 2+ years of chemistry coursework required. Current authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis, where required for the position. Preferred Skills and Experience: Knowledge of risk assessment, exposure assessment, and fate and transport of chemicals in the environment Proficiency with MS Office; experience with MS Access or other relational databases (e.g., SQL) for managing, querying, and analyzing environmental data. Demonstrated strong quantitative and problem-solving skills; experienced with statistical and data analysis using R, Python, SQL, or SAS GIS capability is a plus. Experience reviewing and evaluating technical documents, scientific articles, regulations, and regulatory guidance. 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 $79,040–$98,800 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 job.advert.accessibility@ramboll.com with such requests. Ready to join us? If you are passionate about scientific excellence, environmental health, and community impacts, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application. Be sure to include all relevant documents including your resume, transcripts, a writing sample and cover letter .