Geologist

Job Description

Staff Geologist

Cincinnati, OH

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

Ramboll invites you to bring your geology and environmental field skills into play as you follow regulatory requirements to support our Site Solutions group with a variety of environmental and engineering projects. To succeed in this role, you must have a BS in Geology or related engineering or science degree and have 0‑2 years of experience in a related field. The successful candidate will be responsible for gathering and analyzing geological, hydrogeological, and geochemical data, primarily in a field setting.

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Do you want to push the boundaries of your profession and develop your excellence in an open, collaborative and empowering culture? We work to create a sustainable future and our inspiring projects and innovative solutions strive to set the standard among our peers. You will join a global company that has been growing successfully since its founding in 1945. Together, we lead and leave a positive impact on societies, companies and people around the world.

As our new Staff Geologist, you will be part of our interdisciplinary team in Cincinnati, Ohio. You will work with all levels of expertise from junior level team members to members with decades of experience, many of whom are subject matter experts in their fields. Consultants and managers are part of a continual learning environment where they learn through coaching, mentoring and on‑the‑job tasks.

Ramboll engineers, geologists, and scientists deliver value‑added, site‑specific solutions that address all aspects of the remediation process – from site investigation and feasibility studies to risk assessment, remedy selection, remedial design, and construction management to site reuse.

The individual should be able to apply the problem‑solving skills to an array of media (e.g., vadose zone, sediment, soil, groundwater surface water interface), contaminants (e.g., in organics, organics, and chlorinated solvents), and sources (e.g., industrial sites, landfill properties, chemical and manufacturing industries). We will train you in the event your prior experiences with these types of field investigations are limited. We are looking for confident, motivated employees that are passionate about helping to find effective, long‑term solutions for our clients, while working in a fast‑paced, collaborative, and team‑oriented environment.

We will provide the successful candidate opportunities to expand their skills in a variety of service areas. The primary duties of the staff geologist will be to assist current Project Managers with implementing a variety of field studies and the data collection efforts that accompany such investigations. Qualified candidates will have a strong technical focus and have demonstrated abilities in:

• Data reduction and analysis.
• Experience with (and/or a willingness to learn) the collection of soil, groundwater, sediment, and/or vapor samples.
• Experience with (and/or a willingness to learn) geologic well logging, monitoring well construction and development.
• Experience with field equipment and meter use, calibration, and troubleshooting (e.g., PID, gas meter, pumps, in‑line water quality probes, surface water monitors).
• Proven written and verbal communication skills.

From the moment you join Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you grow with the company. For this role, we believe your starting point is:

• BS in Geology, related engineering or science degrees may be considered.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel required.
• 0‑2 years environmental consulting experience.
• Ability to perform field activities that require outdoor work and physical exertion.
• Active participation in professional associations and other organizations a plus.
• OSHA HAZWOPER 40‑hour certification preferred.
• Proficiency in GIS and GPS platforms will be considered a…