Associate Consultant

Ramboll; Princeton (KY); On-site; USD 58,500 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent health benefits

Professional development

Supportive culture

Job summary

Ramboll is seeking an Early‑Career Consultant in Princeton, NJ to kick off an environmental consulting career. You will work hands‑on with engineers and scientists, gaining field and project experience while delivering sustainable solutions for clients.

The role offers mentorship, growth opportunities, and a chance to contribute to meaningful projects in a collaborative, safety‑driven environment. Key requirements include a bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Civil, or Chemical Engineering and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Civil, or Chemical Engineering or equivalent.
• Groundwater flow and/or contaminant transport modeling, GIS mapping, or related field coursework is a plus.
• Experience with environmental regulatory programs, data management, risk assessment, and environmental sampling is a plus.
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training is a plus.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% and valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Perform field work including drilling oversight and sampling (soil, groundwater, surface water).
• Oversee remediation systems operation, maintenance, and monitoring.
• Assist with site investigation work plans, cost estimation, and data analysis.
• Assist with conceptual site models and ecological assessments.
• Assist in preparing technical and regulatory reports.
• Collect and evaluate environmental sample data and apply engineering principles.
• Follow corporate health and safety standards.

Skills

Field sampling

Groundwater modeling

GIS mapping

HAZWOPER training

Travel up to 50%

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Civil, or Chemical Engineering

Tools

GIS software

Job description

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 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.

Are you a passionate new graduate excited to start your career? Launch your environmental consulting career from our Princeton, NJ office — located in a vibrant, historic college town with easy rail and highway access to New York City and Philadelphia. Princeton offers a lively downtown, strong research and professional networks anchored by Princeton University, plentiful parks and nearby outdoor recreation, and a welcoming community with excellent cultural and dining options. It’s an ideal place for new graduates seeking meaningful projects, mentorship, and opportunities to grow professionally while enjoying a high quality of life.

Join us at Ramboll as an Early‑Career Consultant and help to deliver sustainable solutions for our clients. This is a hands‑on, client‑facing role where you’ll learn from experienced engineers and scientists, gain field and project experience, and build a rewarding career in environmental consulting.

At Ramboll, we will support and encourage your professional development, invite you to unfold your ingenuity and contribute to exciting and innovative projects, and work for sustainable change so people and nature can flourish. If this sounds like you, or you’re curious to learn more, then this role could be the perfect opportunity. Join our team and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future.

Your key responsibilities may include:

• Perform field work, including coordinating and overseeing drilling, soil, sediment, groundwater, surface water, soil vapor, and indoor air sampling, surveying, and laboratory services. Additional responsibilities may include hydraulic testing such as slug tests and pumping tests, soil boring and monitoring well installation, and soil logging.
• Provide oversight of the implementation and field management (including operation, maintenance, and monitoring) of various environmental remediation systems, including soil vapor extraction (SVE), enhanced in‑situ bioremediation (eISB), in‑situ chemical oxidation (ISCO), permeable reactive barriers (PRB), and groundwater extraction and treatment systems.
• Assist with the development of comprehensive site investigation work plans by participating in scope of work development, cost estimation, budgeting, and data analysis to characterize contaminants in sediment, soil, soil vapor, air, surface water, and groundwater.
• Assist with the development of Conceptual Site Models and ecological assessments.
• Assist with the preparation and editing of technical and regulatory reports.
• Collect, compile, and evaluate environmental sample data to characterize chemicals in environmental media.
• Provide technical assistance and apply engineering principles on investigation and remediation projects.
• Assist in the preparation of preliminary assessment reports, site and remedial investigation reports, feasibility studies, and other technical reports.
• Follow corporate health and safety standards.

Your starting point for constant growth

• At least a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Civil, or Chemical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Groundwater flow and/or contaminant transport modeling, GIS mapping, and/or field coursework (as applicable) are a plus.
• Experience with environmental regulatory programs, database management, risk assessment, and environmental sampling is a plus.
• OSHA 40‑hour HAZWOPER training is a plus.
• Candidates must be willing to travel up to 50% of the time and possess a valid driver’s license. Most travel will be local; however, some may include overnight stays and may be out of state. Travel duration may range from one to 10 days, depending upon the specific requirements of each project.
• The physical requirements of this position may include the need for climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing/sitting/walking, pushing/pulling, and lifting up to 40 pounds. Depending on assignment, this role may involve exposure to extreme weather (hot and cold), elevated noise levels, and site hazards such as proximity to moving machinery and vehicles, electrical currents, and potential chemical exposure. Ramboll places a high priority on health and safety and maintains a strong safety culture.

What we can offer you

• Interesting and diverse projects
• The opportunity to work with some of the best and brightest professionals in your field
• Flexible work arrangements
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent health and retirement benefits
• Investment in your development
• Leaders you can count on, guided by our Leadership Principles
• Appreciation for the unique person you are
• The long‑term thinking of a foundation‑owned company
• Inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects

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 $58,500 to $76,000 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.

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 [e-mail] with such requests.