Consultant, Geology

Ramboll • Arlington, VA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join Ramboll’s Environment & Health team as a Geologist, contributing to interdisciplinary environmental investigation and remediation projects for an international client base. Projects are primarily at industrial and hazardous-waste sites in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The role involves approximately 70% field work, with limited overnight travel, and work is performed under the direction of senior geologists and engineers. The successful candidate will be able to complete field work with limited supervision and may take on additional responsibilities as their experience grows.

The position also includes coordinating with project coordinators and managers, vendors, and subcontractors to complete work on time and within budget. The geologist will document field activities, contribute to plans and reports, manage analytical data, and assist with technical data evaluations. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Geology, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
• At least 2 years of technical and field investigation experience, including soil and groundwater sampling, soil excavation oversight, well installation and development, soil vapor or indoor air sampling, subcontractor oversight, remedial activities, and related techniques under state- and federally regulated programs.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work with field meters, test kits, instruments, pumps, data loggers, and other equipment.
• Working knowledge of computer software, including Microsoft Office products.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong attention to detail, quality, and safety.
• Good interpersonal skills, client focus, and ability to work effectively in teams.
• Ability to perform physical work including long periods of standing, walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces, lifting, recurring bending, or similar activities in all weather conditions.
• Must pass federal drug screening.
• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; no sponsorship is available.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training with a current 8-hour refresher.
• Familiarity with Adobe Acrobat, ArcGIS, and/or AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and perform field tasks for environmental investigation and remediation projects, primarily at industrial and hazardous-waste sites in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
• Conduct sampling of soil, groundwater, sediment, and/or air; perform site reconnaissance; and oversee subcontractors, including drilling and monitoring-well installation work.
• Coordinate with project coordinators and managers to help complete projects on time and within budget.
• Coordinate with vendors and subcontractors to complete project tasks.
• Prepare detailed field documentation, including job safety analysis forms, project field forms and reports, field notes, and chain-of-custody forms.
• Contribute to preparation of work plans, reports, and other project documentation.
• Manage analytical data and assist with technical evaluations of data in line with technical skills.
• Complete field work with limited supervision and take on additional responsibilities as experience grows.

Benefits

• Meaningful, high-impact work.
• Flexible and hybrid work arrangements.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Professional development and leadership opportunities.
• Collaborative and inclusive culture.
• Comprehensive benefits package supporting well-being, professional development, and work-life balance.
• Position may be eligible for bonus, overtime, or other forms of compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level