Urban Planner

Ramboll; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 127,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ramboll seeks a Senior Sustainable Development Planner for our Los Angeles, CA office. The role focuses on developing sustainable land use plans, reviewing regulations, and coordinating with stakeholders to advance decarbonization and energy efficiency in urban communities.

The ideal candidate has 10 years in sustainable planning, strong experience with greenhouse gas accounting, and a track record of implementing sustainability programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Environmental Science/Studies or related field.
• 10 years of experience as Sustainable Development Planner or Urban Planner.
• Experience in developing sustainability programs and greenhouse gas accounting.

Responsibilities

• 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 and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
• Critically review and interpret local, state, and federal environmental regulations and voluntary sustainability frameworks and advise clients on evolving regulations and zoning/building codes.
• Perform greenhouse gas inventory development and verification activities.
• Assist clients in voluntary greenhouse gas and sustainability reporting activities, aligned with CDP, GHG Protocol, SASB, GRI, and others.
• Analyze sustainable site plans and GHG mitigation measures and propose strategies to reduce community-scale environmental impacts of buildings and transportation.
• Evaluate applicability and feasibility of industry-standard sustainability programs (e.g., building labeling schemes, accreditation programs, UN SDGs).
• Actively participate in Ramboll sustainability practitioners network across environment/health, energy, and water.
• Present project proposals to community, stakeholders, and planning authorities; facilitate meetings with developers, officials, and the public.
• Telecommuting is permitted.

Skills

Sustainable master plans

GHG accounting

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science

Job description

Company 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.

Job Description

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.

Qualifications

• 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.