Consultant, Industrial Hygienist

Ramboll; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Competitive compensation

Professional development

Collaborative and inclusive culture

Foundation-owned company

Job summary

Ramboll in Chicago, IL is seeking a Consultant to join the Health Sciences spearhead with a focus in industrial hygiene. You will grow under a CIH mentor while conducting exposure assessments, field activities, and reporting for diverse clients in a collaborative, hybrid Chicago office.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis, with up to 40% travel. Ramboll offers flexible work arrangements, strong compensation, professional development, and an inclusive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in industrial hygiene, occupational safety, environmental science, chemistry, or a related field.
• 2+ years of industrial hygiene experience including exposure monitoring, calibration of sampling equipment, and interpretation of results.

Responsibilities

• Lead industrial hygiene investigations and exposure assessments including chemicals, physical hazards, and indoor environmental hazards.
• Perform asbestos-related field activities including surveys, bulk sampling, air monitoring, and abatement project management.
• Coordinate and support projects by documenting field observations, maintaining records, preparing reports and client deliverables.
• Communicate professionally with employees, site representatives, subcontractors, and project teams during field activities.
• Support EHS initiatives through development of health and safety programs, procedures, and training materials.

Skills

Technical writing

Analytical

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in industrial hygiene/occupational safety/environmental science/chemistry

Job description

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.

Job Description

Hybrid-based position in our Chicago, IL office.

Are you excited about understanding, interpreting, and navigating complex issues? Are you motivated by creating sustainable change that benefits society and nature? Are you a curious and open-minded person?

If this sounds like you, or you are curious to learn more, then this role could be the perfect opportunity. Join our Health Sciences spearhead with a focus in industrial hygiene as our new Consultant and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future.

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

Your new role

As our new Consultant, you will be part of our diverse, creative and collaborative team in Chicago, Illinois. You will work with all levels of expertise from junior-level team members to members with decades of experience, many of whom are subject matter experts in their fields. You will be assigned a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) mentor who will guide you through project assignments. As you work on challenging projects, you will be given increasing responsibility and rely on experienced managers and colleagues to offer support and a helping hand as you learn and develop in your role.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Lead industrial hygiene investigations and exposure assessments involving chemical, physical, and indoor environmental hazards, including exposure monitoring, workplace evaluations, and recommendations for effective exposure control strategies.
• Perform asbestos-related field activities, including building material surveys, bulk material sampling, air monitoring, abatement project management and documentation of site conditions and sampling activities.
• Coordinate and support industrial hygiene projects by documenting field observations and sampling activities, maintaining accurate technical records and laboratory documentation, preparing sampling equipment and supplies, interpreting exposure monitoring results, and developing technical reports, exposure assessments, and other client deliverables.
• Communicate professionally with employees, site representatives, subcontractors, and project team members during field activities.
• Support multidisciplinary teams and a variety of industrial hygiene, occupational health, and environmental, health and safety (EHS) initiatives through the development of health and safety programs, procedures, and training materials, while maintaining technical expertise and cross-training to meet evolving client and business needs.

Qualifications

About you

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in industrial hygiene, occupational safety, environmental science, chemistry, or a related field, with 2+ years of industrial hygiene experience conducting exposure monitoring, calibrating and operating sampling equipment, and interpreting results using applicable occupational exposure limits and health-based guidelines.
• Strong technical writing, analytical, and communication skills, including the ability to document and evaluate technical data, prepare high-quality client deliverables, and interact professionally with clients, employees, contractors, laboratories, and project team members.
• Current or interest to pursue professional industrial hygiene certifications.
• Self-motivated professional with a strong desire to learn, develop new technical skills, and participate in cross-training opportunities across industrial hygiene, occupational health and safety, and related environmental disciplines.
• Candidates must be willing to perform field activities and short-term travel up to 40% of the time on average during the year and possess a valid driver’s license. Travel may include overnight stay and may be out of state.

Additional Information

What we can offer you

• 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 $72,167- $90,209 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 [e-mail] with such requests.