Consultant, Life Cycle Assessment/Decarbonization
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. Ramboll in the Americas has thousands of experts working across more than 70 offices, delivering innovative solutions across Environment & Health, Water, Energy, and Planning & Urban Design.
Ramboll is seeking a Consultant, Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)/Decarbonization to join the firm in Spring 2025. 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 excited about understanding, interpreting, and navigating complex policy issues? Are you motivated by creating sustainable change that benefits society and nature? If this sounds like you, then this role could be the perfect opportunity. Join our Life Cycle Assessment/Decarbonization team as our new Consultant and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future.
Your new role
As our new Consultant, you will consult 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 such as carbon strategy, corporate sustainability initiatives, climate risk evaluation, climate action planning, and environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy. You will be part of the Transformational Sustainability Service Line (TSSL) in Ramboll’s Environment & Health Division.
Your key responsibilities will be:
- Delivering Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) and Carbon Footprints, including those that undergo third-party reviews, environmental product declarations (EPDs), carbon neutral certifications, and other “green” product labels.
- Providing subject matter expertise and technical leadership on LCA and carbon footprint standards (e.g., ISO 14040/44, PCRs, EPDs) and regulations (e.g., LCFS, product environmental footprint, EU Taxonomy).
- Supporting clients with design for sustainability (DfS), green product assessments, and green/sustainable product strategies.
- Delivering sustainability and decarbonization analyses, with an emphasis on carbon accounting (scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG inventories) and climate reporting (CDP, TCFD), science-based targets (SBTi), net-zero strategies, and roadmaps.
- Actively participating in a growing network of Ramboll sustainability practitioners that span our services across Environment & Health, Energy, and Water.
About you
- B.S./M.S./Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Sustainability or related discipline.
- 1+ years of sustainability, LCA and decarbonization experience and 1+ years of consulting experience.
- Subject matter expertise in GHG emission calculations, methods and standards, 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 and manage and prioritize competing stakeholder interests.
What we can offer you
- Commitment to your development.
- Leaders guided by our Leadership Principles.
- A culture that welcomes you as the unique person you are.
- Inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects.
- The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company.
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. A cover letter connecting your background to the responsibilities of the position is required.
Thank you for taking the time to apply! We look forward to receiving your application.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
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 can flourish. We also know how important it is to achieve the right balance of where, when, and how much you work. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds. The salary range for this role in San Francisco, CA is $64,740 - $80,879 depending on education and experience.
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