Lead Environmental Engineering Consultant

Ramboll; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 86,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ramboll is seeking a Managing Consultant in Environmental Engineering for our Chicago, IL office. The role focuses on leading site investigation and remediation projects, engaging with clients, and ensuring regulatory compliance across multiple sites.

Requires a Bachelor's (or Master's) in Environmental/Civil/Sustainable Technologies with related experience; strong knowledge of remediation methods and environmental regulations is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Sustainable/Green Technologies, or related field with 7 years of related experience, or Master's degree in same with 5 years of related experience.
• Experience with environmental compliance, site investigation, and site remediation methods and regulations.
• Experience leading site investigation and remediation projects and managing client relations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage site investigation and remediation projects, ensuring quality, budget, and schedule adherence, and direct technical analysis of complex contamination and regulatory issues.
• Develop cost estimates and client proposals with detailed scopes, schedules, and budgets for site investigation and remediation projects.
• Prepare proposals, work plans, technical reports, and regulatory submittals; review project documents for accuracy and compliance.
• Delegate tasks and supervise RAES engineers, geologists, CAD and GIS staff to develop drawings and specifications.
• Direct field activities such as drilling, sampling, vapor intrusion assessments, and pilot testing; coordinate with subcontractors.
• Serve as primary client contact, ensuring clear communication and satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide feedback to support performance evaluations.

Skills

Environmental engineering

Site investigation

Site remediation

Regulatory compliance

PFAS/PFOA knowledge

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering

Master's degree in Environmental Engineering

Tools

CAD

GIS

Job description

Ramboll is seeking a Managing Consultant in Environmental Engineering for our Chicago, IL office. The role focuses on leading site investigation and remediation projects, engaging with clients, and ensuring regulatory compliance across multiple sites.

Requires a Bachelor's (or Master's) in Environmental/Civil/Sustainable Technologies with related experience; strong knowledge of remediation methods and environmental regulations is essential.