Consultant, Occupational Health & Safety

Ramboll•Amherst, MA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Candidates will begin on-site for an initial onboarding period until they are acclimated to the team and responsibilities. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. No sponsorship is available for this position. Are you excited about understanding, interpreting, and navigating complex policy issues? Are you motivated by creating sustainable change that benefits society and nature? Are you a curious and open-minded person who enjoys problem solving? If this sounds like you, or you’re curious to learn more, then this role could be the perfect opportunity. Join our Environment & Health practice and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future. We invite you to bring your knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety into play as you support our robust due diligence and compliance assistance practices in New England. We have offices located in Amherst, Boston, Hartford, Portland and Westford.

Requirements

Degree in safety, industrial hygiene, or a closely related discipline, with at least 2 years of experience in Health & Safety management and demonstrated knowledge of occupational Health & Safety regulations and industry best practices
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience delivering presentations as well as writing comprehensive technical reports and standards. This also includes strong MS Office computer skills; advanced understanding of PowerPoint, Excel, and Word desired.
Ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment, handling multiple project assignments, meeting deadlines, and traveling to client locations as needed.

Nice To Haves

Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and/or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) certifications, or on path to achieving certification, highly desired.

Responsibilities

Grow and deliver client-facing health, safety and industrial hygiene services: produce high-quality work, steward client relationships, and identify value‑add opportunities.
Lead and execute EHS consulting engagements across diverse sectors (manufacturing, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, extractives, energy, construction, transportation, telecoms, and services).
Perform EHS compliance audits and implement corrective actions to meet federal, state and local regulations; assess worker exposures and recommend controls.
Develop, implement and improve written H&S programs, policies and management systems (e.g., ISO 45001), including hazard communication, LOTO, respiratory protection, confined space, fall protection, PPE, contractor safety, ergonomics, etc.
Conduct incident investigations and root‑cause analyses to drive corrective and preventive actions and continuous improvement.