Decarbonization/Sustainability Managing Consultant - flexible US locations

Job locations can be San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, Denver, or Boston. Hybrid work arrangements and remote work may be considered.

A cover letter connecting your background to the responsibilities of the position is required for this position.

Applications will be accepted through March 19, 2023.

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

Ramboll is seeking Sustainability/Carbon Accounting Managing Consultants to join the firm. This position is located in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, Denver, or Boston with a potential option for remote work. We are looking for candidates with 10+ years of decarbonization and sustainability project management experience in a consulting environment. If you are technical, self-motivated, and passionate about climate action and sustainability, please apply! If you can work independently, manage small teams, apply analytical skills, and are passionate about climate solutions, then you may find Ramboll to be an ideal place to evolve your career.

Inviting bright minds

Do you want to develop your excellence in an open, collaborative, and creative culture? As a company whose mission is to create sustainable societies where people and nature flourish, our inspiring projects and innovative solutions aim to set the standard among our peers. You will join a global company that has been growing successfully since its founding in Denmark in 1945. Together, we lead and leave a positive impact on societies, companies, and people around the world.

You will join our Environment & HealthDivision

As our new Sustainability/Decarbonization Managing Consultant, you will be part of the Transformational Sustainability Service Line (TSSL) in Ramboll’s Environment & Health Division. Our group consists of energetic, caring individuals who are passionate about helping Ramboll’s clients tackle their most challenging problems related to climate change and sustainability. The TSSL Group consults with clients across various industries on a range of topics, using technical analyses, including carbon emissions, to inform our client’s sustainability approach in areas as varied as: carbon strategy; corporate sustainability initiatives; climate risk evaluation; climate action planning; environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy.  The individual we seek will effectively: manage consulting assignments (including budgets and schedules); work in multi-disciplinary teams; analyze and communicate information; and work cooperatively to guide decision-making. The successful candidate also has a commitment to mentoring and developing junior staff. 

Your key tasks and responsibilities will be:

• Managing all aspects of delivering sustainability and decarbonization analyses, with an emphasis on scope 1, scope 2, and scope 3 GHG inventories, climate disclosure (CDP, TCFD), science-based targets (SBTi), net-zero strategies, and sustainability roadmaps
• Designing and developing technical analyses, including scope 3 assessments and decarbonization opportunities
• Critically reviewing and interpreting regulations related to sustainability (e.g., pending SEC Climate Rules) and voluntary standards, guidance, and reporting frameworks (e.g., GHG Protocol, ISO 14064 series, Science-based targets initiative (SBTi) guidance)
• Assisting clients in voluntary greenhouse gas and sustainability reporting activities, in alignment with standards and frameworks including CDP (formerly Carbon Disclosure Project), Sustainability Accounting Standards Board, Global Reporting Index, GRESB and others.
• Actively demonstrate thought leadership by hosting webinars and developing blogs/articles on a variety of sustainability topics, sharing technical insights and industry trends.
• Ensuring projects deliver quality results to clients and adhere to scope, schedule, and budget
• Making cross-disciplinary connections with staff and other managers, and collaborate with staff to balance workloads
• Training and mentoring less experienced staff to enable them to take the lead on technical tasks

Your starting point for constant growth

From the moment you join Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you grow with the company. For this role, we believe your starting point is:

• B.S./M.S./Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Sustainability or related discipline 
• 10+ years of sustainability and decarbonization experience
• 10+ years of consulting experience

• Subject matter expertise in scope 1-3 GHG inventory calculations, methods and standards (e.g. GHG Protocol)

• Experience delivering decarbonization projects to clients, including development of project scopes, coordination and delegation of work, and management of budget and schedule.
• Strong spreadsheet and database skills
• Strong written/verbal communication, problem-solving and organization skills
• Initiative, good judgement, and strong prioritization skills
• Ability to work independently to a deadline
• Ability to manage client and organizational relationships
• Ability to manage and prioritize competing stakeholder interests

Preferred Skills include:

• Experience developing GHG Targets, especially SBTi
• Certifications from standard setters like WRI, ISO, GHGP etc.
• Voluntary and/or Mandatory GHG Verification experience
• Experience with audit or assurance engagements
• Ability to explain technical information to all project stakeholders
• Formal training in GHG Inventories, such as graduate level training or professional certification
• Familiarity with voluntary climate change and sustainability methodologies and reporting frameworks (e.g., GHGP, TCFD, CDP, SASB, GRI, GRESB, PCAF)
• Knowledge of or experience in developing supplier engagement programs
• Experience completing life cycle assessments or product carbon footprints (optional)

Welcome to our Environment & Health Division

Ramboll develops innovative, scientifically sound solutions that help increase livability by reducing pollution and restoring natural environments. One of the world’s leading environmental and health consultancies, our bright minds are trusted by clients to manage their most challenging environmental, health and social issues.

We offer:

• Training in GHG inventory methodologies, software, etc. to advance your expertise to support clients evolving needs.
• The ability to work at the intersection of technology, business, and sustainability
• A global client base that spans all major industries
• An interesting and diverse role in an international context with an international company
• Employment with one of the world’s leading environmental and health consultancies in a dynamic and rapidly growing field
• An opportunity to help our clients grow while enhancing environmental sustainability

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 annual base salary between $108,000 and $130,000.  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

Ramboll Americas

Ramboll has nearly 2,000 experts working across 50+ offices in our Americas Business applying their passion to deliver innovative solutions within Environment & Health, Management Consulting, Water, Energy, and Advanced Manufacturing. Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a people company.  We invite you to contribute to a sustainable future working in an open, collaborative, and empowering culture.

A cover letter connecting your background to the responsibilities of the position is required for this position.

Applications will be accepted through March 19, 2023.

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