Senior Sustainable Urban Planner (Remote)

Ramboll; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 127,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ramboll in Los Angeles seeks a motivated Sustainable Development Planner to develop and review master plans emphasizing energy efficiency, water recycling, and emissions reduction. You will guide clients through regulatory frameworks and sustainability reporting, collaborating with a broad Ramboll network.

The role involves presenting proposals to stakeholders, supporting decarbonization initiatives, and contributing to a growing team of environmental professionals. Remote work is allowed.

Qualifications

• Develop sustainable master plans for communities, incl. energy efficiency, building design, water recycling and waste management.
• Create policies for commercial and residential building development and implement sustainability programs.
• Perform greenhouse gas accounting, forecasting, and modeling.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review sustainable land use and master plans with sustainability elements.
• Critically review regulations and advise on zoning/building codes with environmental action.
• Perform greenhouse gas inventory development and verification activities.
• Assist clients in voluntary greenhouse gas and sustainability reporting per CDP, GHG Protocol, SASB, GRI, etc.
• Analyze sustainable site plans and GHG mitigation measures, promote active transport and EVs.
• Evaluate applicability of sustainability programs (labels, accreditation, UN SDGs).
• Participate in Ramboll sustainability practitioner network across environment, energy, water.
• Present project proposals to communities and authorities; facilitate meetings with developers and officials.
• Telecommuting is permitted.

Skills

Energy efficiency

Building design

District energy infrastructure

Water recycling

Waste management

Policy development

Sustainability program implementation

GHG accounting

Forecasting & modeling

Decarbonization incentives

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science/Studies or related field

Job description

Ramboll in Los Angeles seeks a motivated Sustainable Development Planner to develop and review master plans emphasizing energy efficiency, water recycling, and emissions reduction. You will guide clients through regulatory frameworks and sustainability reporting, collaborating with a broad Ramboll network.

The role involves presenting proposals to stakeholders, supporting decarbonization initiatives, and contributing to a growing team of environmental professionals. Remote work is allowed.