Project Scientist, Natural Resource Economics

Company Description

Ramboll 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. So, that’s where we start – and how we work. 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. Ramboll experts deliver innovative solutions across Environment & Health, Water, Energy, and Planning & Urban Design.

Job Description

Hybrid-based position in our Blue Bell, PA, Syracuse, NY, or Princeton, NJ office. 

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

Are you eager to develop your excellence in an inclusive, collaborative, and empowering community? Are you excited about joining a company that strives to make a difference – for its employees, clients, and society? Are you motivated by creating sustainable change that benefits society and nature?

If this sounds like you, or you’re curious to learn more, then this role could be the perfect opportunity. Join our team and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future.

Your new role

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.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• 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, and 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 and 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. Experience with GIS tools and environmental databases, ecological assessments, ecological risk assessment methodologies, permitting, and environmental impact assessment processes, a plus.

About You:

• 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 and a 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, and 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.

What we can offer you

• 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

Ready to join us?

Please submit your application with your up-to-date CV. We invite diversity in all its forms and encourage applicants from all groups to apply.

Thank you for taking the time to apply! We look forward to receiving your application.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of what we do. At 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 is able to flourish and reach their potential. We also know how important it is to achieve the right balance of where, when, and how much you work. At Ramboll, we offer flexibility as part of our positive and inclusive approach to work. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability or medical condition, gender identity, marriage and domestic partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, ancestry, or national origin, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation, military service and veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Ramboll wants to ensure opportunities are accessible to candidates with disabilities. So, please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it more comfortable for you. You can contact us at [email protected] with such requests.

At Ramboll, your base pay is only part of your overall total compensation package. At the time of this posting, this role is likely to be compensated at an annual base salary between $79,000 - $112,000.  Actual pay may be more or less than the posted range, depending on numerous factors, including experience, geographical location, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and skill level, and does not include bonuses, overtime, or other forms of compensation or benefits.

Additional Information

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