Project Manager in Aquatic Ecology

This position is based in Rochester or Syracuse, NY, or other US locations.

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

Ramboll is seeking an experienced aquatic ecologist with base of operation in Rochester or Syracuse, NY offices. We are also willing to consider someone to work out of our Albany, NY, Chicago, IL or Milwaukee, WI office. Our ecology team supports clients with a wide range of environmental issues including watershed planning, clean water planning (TMDL/9EP), biodiversity and ecosystem services, habitat assessment, restoration, and resiliency. We are looking for someone with fundamental training in aquatic ecology, or related field, and tremendous work ethic to join our amazing team!

Inviting bright minds

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.

You will join our Environment and Health department

Ramboll is seeking an energetic, highly-motivated, collaborative, and resourceful project manager to join the firm. This position 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 are part of a continual learning environment where they learn through coaching, mentoring, and on-the-job tasks.

Your key tasks and responsibilities will include:

• Managing aquatic ecology, watershed planning, and ecological restoration projects
• Planning and implementing watershed assessments and monitoring studies
• Leading projects in climate adaptation, urban planning, and coastal resiliency
• Collecting field data or overseeing data collection
• Statistically analyzing data (excel, R)
• Working with Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Writing reports including producing high-quality figures and tables
• Preparing permit applications, supporting documents, technical reports and communicating results to clients
• Publishing and presenting findings to peers and stakeholders
• Leadership, mentorship, and coaching of junior staff and non-specialists in area of expertise, project management, and client development.
• Actively participating in a growing network of Ramboll sustainability practitioners that span our services across environment/health, energy, and water
• Ability to conduct SWAT, CE-QUALW2 and related watershed and waterbody modeling preferred but not required

Your starting point for constant growth

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

• M.S., or Ph.D. in a discipline relevant to aquatic ecology or limnology preferred, but not required
• At least 7-10 years of aquatic ecology or related experience (work done as a graduate student can count toward this requirement; work done outside of the discipline does not count towards this requirement)
• Strong computing skills including high level use of spreadsheets and word processing
• Proactive and advanced critical thinking skills
• Excellent written/verbal communication and organization skills
• Implementation of field studies
• Willingness to travel locally/regionally

Welcome to our Environment & Health division

Ramboll develops innovative and scientifically sound solutions that help increase livability by reducing pollution and restoring natural environments. One of the world's leading environmental and health consultancies, our bright minds are trusted by clients to manage their most challenging environmental, health, and social issues.

Ramboll in Americas

Ramboll has over 2,000 experts working across 50+ offices in the Americas applying their passion to deliver innovative solutions within Environment & Health, Water, Energy and Planning & Urban Design. Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a people company. We invite you to contribute to a sustainable future working in an open, collaborative, and empowering culture.

How to apply

Apply online. Attach your CV, cover letter and relevant documents showcasing why you are the right fit for the role, and when you are available to start. We look forward to receiving your application.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.