Urban Planner

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

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

Inviting Bright Minds

Develop your excellence in our collaborative, inclusive, diverse, and empowering culture at Ramboll! Ramboll is seeking motivated and inquisitive candidates to join the Environmental Market in our Los Angeles, CA office.

DUTIES

• Develop and review sustainable land use and master plans, including sustainability elements such as renewable energy, energy efficiency, and water and waste management, with a view to establishing greener areas, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and moving towards the creation of a sustainable, carbon pollution-free city.
• Critically review and interpret local, state, and federal environmental regulations and voluntary sustainability commitment frameworks and advise clients on evolving regulations and zoning and building codes that require environmental action and conservation.
• Perform greenhouse gas inventory development and verification activities.
• Assist clients in voluntary greenhouse gas and sustainability reporting activities, in alignment with standards and frameworks including CDP (formerly Carbon Disclosure Project), Greenhouse Gas Protocol, Sustainability Accounting Standards Board, Global Reporting Initiative, and others.
• Analyze sustainable site plans and greenhouse gas mitigation measures and propose strategies to reduce community-scale environmental impacts of buildings and transportation, including promoting active transportation, public transit, and electric vehicles.
• Evaluate applicability and feasibility of industry-standard sustainability programs (e.g., building labeling schemes, accreditation programs, UN Sustainable Development Goals, etc.).
• Actively participate in a growing network of Ramboll sustainability practitioners that span our services across environment/health, energy, and water.
• Present project proposals to community, stakeholders, and planning authorities; and facilitate meetings with developers, officials, and the general public.
• Telecommuting is permitted.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education Required: Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Environmental Science/Studies or a related field.

Experience Required: 10 years of experience as Sustainable Development Planner, Urban Planner, or related occupation.

Special Skills Required: developing sustainable master plans for communities, including energy efficiency, building design, district energy infrastructure, water recycling, and waste management; creating policies for commercial and residential building development; implementing sustainability programs, including developing plans, establishing baselines, and setting targets; performing greenhouse gas accounting, forecasting, and modeling; developing policies focused on deconstruction, building materials reuse and recycling; designing and implementing incentive programs for decarbonization, energy efficiency, and renewable energy; and planning and implementing stakeholder engagement including public, industry, employee, homeowner, and customer-facing.

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 base salary range for this position is $127,000 to $130,000 yearly. Telecommuting permitted. Comprehensive benefits package offered.

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.

I’m an early career talent

Early career talents are individuals who are currently studying at university, have recently graduated or who have a couple of years of PG work experience.

I’m an experienced professional

Experienced professionals are those who have anywhere from a few years to many decades of workexperience.

Buildings, Transport, Energy, Environment & Health, Water and Management Consulting