Sustainable Urban Planner - Climate Action & Master Planning (Remote)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Telecommuting permitted

Job summary

Ramboll US Corporation in Los Angeles, CA, seeks an Urban Planner with a strong background in sustainable land use, GHG accounting, and regulatory interpretation. The role involves developing master plans, reviewing regulations, and supporting voluntary reporting under major frameworks.

Telecommuting is permitted as part of Ramboll's flexible work culture. A bachelor’s degree and 10 years’ relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science/Studies or related field.
• 10 years of experience as Sustainable Development Planner or Urban Planner.
• Experience developing sustainable master plans for communities, including energy efficiency, water and waste management.
• Ability to assess regulations and advise on zoning and building codes.
• Experience with greenhouse gas accounting, forecasting, and modeling.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review sustainable land use and master plans, including sustainability elements such as renewable energy, energy efficiency, and water and waste management.
• Critically review and interpret local, state, and federal environmental regulations and advise clients on evolving regulations and codes.
• Perform greenhouse gas inventory development and verification activities.
• Assist clients in voluntary greenhouse gas and sustainability reporting activities per major frameworks (CDP, GHG Protocol, SASB, GRI).
• Analyze site plans and mitigation measures and propose strategies to reduce community-scale environmental impacts.
• Evaluate applicability of sustainability programs and standards.
• Present proposals to stakeholders and authorities; facilitate meetings with developers and the public.
• Telecommuting is permitted.

Skills

Sustainable land use planning

GHG accounting

Regulatory interpretation

Stakeholder engagement

Communication & presentation

Education

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

Job description

Ramboll US Corporation in Los Angeles, CA, seeks an Urban Planner with a strong background in sustainable land use, GHG accounting, and regulatory interpretation. The role involves developing master plans, reviewing regulations, and supporting voluntary reporting under major frameworks.

Telecommuting is permitted as part of Ramboll's flexible work culture. A bachelor’s degree and 10 years’ relevant experience are required.