Associate Consultant, Life Cycle Assessment/Decarbonization

Company: Ramboll Group A/S
Location: Chicago
Posted on: November 6, 2024

Job Description:

Associate Consultant, Life Cycle Assessment/DecarbonizationRamboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. As a foundation-owned people company, founded in Denmark, we believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. Our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act, and being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. Ramboll in the Americas has thousands of experts working across more than 70 offices, delivering innovative solutions across Environment & Health, Water, Energy, and Planning & Urban Design.Ramboll is seeking a Consultant, Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)/Decarbonization to join the firm in Spring 2025. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. No sponsorship is available for this position.Your new roleAs our new Consultant, you will consult with clients across various industries on a range of topics, using technical analyses, including carbon emissions, to inform our client's sustainability approach in areas such as carbon strategy, corporate sustainability initiatives, climate risk evaluation, climate action planning, and environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy. You will be part of the Transformational Sustainability Service Line (TSSL) in Ramboll's Environment & Health Division. Our group consists of energetic, caring individuals who are passionate about helping Ramboll's clients tackle their most challenging problems related to climate change and sustainability.Your key responsibilities will be:

• Delivering Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) and Carbon Footprints, including those that undergo third-party reviews, environmental product declarations (EPDs), carbon neutral certifications, and other "green" product labels.
• Providing subject matter expertise and technical leadership on LCA and carbon footprint standards (e.g., ISO 14040/44, PCRs, EPDs) and regulations (e.g., LCFS, product environmental footprint, EU Taxonomy).
• Supporting clients with design for sustainability (DfS), green product assessments, and green/sustainable product strategies.
• Delivering sustainability and decarbonization analyses, with an emphasis on carbon accounting (scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG inventories) and climate reporting (CDP, TCFD), science-based targets (SBTi), net-zero strategies, and roadmaps.
• Actively participating in a growing network of Ramboll sustainability practitioners that span our services across Environment & Health, Energy, and Water.About you
  • B.S./M.S./Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Sustainability, or related discipline.
  • 1+ years of sustainability, LCA, and decarbonization experience and 1+ years of consulting experience.
  • Subject matter expertise in GHG emission calculations, methods and standards, strong spreadsheet and database skills, strong written/verbal communication, problem solving, and organization skills.
  • Initiative, good judgement, and strong prioritization skills.
  • Ability to work independently to a deadline and ability to manage and prioritize competing stakeholder interests.What we can offer you
    • Commitment to your development.
    • Leaders guided by our Leadership Principles.
    • A culture that welcomes you as the unique person you are.
    • Inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects.
    • The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company.Ready to join us?Please submit your application with your up-to-date CV. A cover letter connecting your background to the responsibilities of the position is required.Thank you for taking the time to apply! We look forward to receiving your application.Equality, Diversity, and InclusionAt Ramboll, we believe that diversity is a strength and that different experiences and perspectives are essential to creating truly sustainable societies. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone can flourish and reach their potential.
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