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About the position
Ramboll is seeking a skilled Natural Resources Economist to provide expertise in environmental economics for our diverse set of clients and projects throughout the U.S. and internationally. As a member of our biodiversity and ecology team, you will play a key role in supporting clients with a wide range of environmental issues including biodiversity and ecosystem services, nature-based solutions, risk and impact assessment, and natural resources economics. This job will require travel to field sites, conferences, and internal meetings. Travel may be national or international and may be up to 15% of your time.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate the economic viability and return on investment for biodiversity-related initiatives, biodiversity net gain, and nature-based solutions.
- Develop economic models and conduct cost-benefit analyses for environmental projects.
- Assist in the monetary valuation of ecosystem services and natural capital accounting.
- Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure economic perspectives are integrated into ecological assessments.
- Stay up to date with legislation, regulations, and frameworks affecting natural resources economics such as CSRD and TNFD.
- Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to align biodiversity objectives with economic outcomes.
- Prepare reports and presentations on the economic aspects of environmental projects for clients and key stakeholders.
- Collect ecological field data to support biodiversity and ecosystem services evaluations, nature-based solutions, and risk and impact assessment.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Economics, Environmental Economics, Natural Resources Management, or a related field.
- 3+ years of professional experience in natural resource economics, with a focus on ecosystem services valuation and cost-benefits analysis.
- Proven track record of evaluating investments in biodiversity, nature-based solutions, and environmental projects.
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with proficiency in economic modeling and statistical analysis.
- Outstanding problem-solving, organizational and time management skills, and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex economic concepts into layman's terms.
- Ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary and multicultural environment.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience with GIS tools and environmental databases.
- Familiarity with ecological assessments, ecological risk assessment methodologies, permitting, and environmental impact assessment processes.
Benefits
- Investment in your development.
- Leaders you can count on, guided by our Leadership Principles.
- Be valued for the unique person you are.
- Never be short of inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects.
- The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company.
