Project Geologist

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 2‑7 years of experience in a related field. The successful candidate will assist with managing and occasionally gathering and analyzing geological, hydrogeological, and geochemical data in both the field and office settings.

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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 Geologist, you will be part of our interdisciplinary team in Cincinnati, Ohio. You will work with all levels of expertise from entry 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 their experience and skill set 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). This position is technical in nature, and is intended for a motivated, self‑starter that wants to grow quickly towards a full‑time project management role.

We will provide the successful candidate opportunities to expand their skills in a variety of service areas. The primary duties of the geologist will be to assist current Project Managers with field studies, data collection and compilation, as well as developing site remediation strategies.

Qualified candidates will have a strong technical focus with emerging project management experience, and have demonstrated abilities in the following:

• Critical thinking abilities for data analysis and group participation for report completion based on evaluation of environmental data and application of regulatory criteria.
• Experience in field collection of soil, groundwater, sediment, and/or vapor samples.
• Experience in geologic well logging, monitoring well construction and development.
• Experience with aquifer testing (e.g., pump tests, slug tests) and analysis is a plus.
• Proficient with field equipment and meter use, calibration, and troubleshooting (e.g., PID, gas meter, pumps, in‑line water quality probes, surface water monitors).
• Proven track record of implementing site characterization field work following standard operating procedures / client guidelines and working safely.
• Proven written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of federal, state and local environmental regulations and programs.

• BS in Geology, related engineering or science degrees may be considered.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel required.
• 2‑7 years environmental consulting experience.
• Ability to perform field activities that require outdoor work and physical exertion.
• Active participation in professional associations and…