Junior Consultant - Climate Change, Hydrology & Hydraulics
Pubblicato il 15-10-2026 - Rambøll in Bardi
Job Description
We invite you to bring your skills and enthusiasm to deliver high?quality environmental consultancy in an open, collaborative and empowering culture. We work to create a sustainable future through inspiring projects and innovative solutions that set the standard among our peers. You will join a global company that has been growing since ****, where together we lead and leave a positive impact on societies, companies and people. You will be based in our Milan office within our Environment & Health division, collaborating across a multidisciplinary, international network.
About the Role
We are seeking a Junior Consultant with at least 3 years' experience to contribute primarily to Climate Change projects—covering governance, climate risk assessment and decarbonisation strategies—and additionally support projects in Hydrology & Hydraulics, including hydrological and hydraulic modelling, flood risk and drainage studies. You will work alongside engineers, geologists, economists, environmental scientists, chemists and biologists on a diverse portfolio of assignments for top?tier clients.
Key Responsibilities
Climate Change
Conduct in?depth assessments and evaluations of clients' climate?related governance practices, identifying strengths and areas for improvement
Provide strategic recommendations to enhance climate strategy, risk management and broader sustainability practices
Review of carbon accounting reporting across Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions
Perform climate hazard screening, climate risk and vulnerability assessments, and develop adaptation plans
Draft expert reports for climate and sustainability?related litigation projects
Prepare proposals and reporting in both Italian and English
Hydrology & Hydraulics
Hydrological and hydraulic modeling for catchments,
urban drainage networks and watercourses
Support urban drainage, flood risk management and, where relevant, fluvial/coastal hydraulics studies
Integrate modeling outputs with climate risk assessments and adaptation planning, translating insights into resilient technical solutions
Contribute to technical deliverables, ensuring quality assurance/quality control and transparent documentation of assumptions
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (water, infrastructure, planning) to define efficient and sustainable solutions
Draft expert technical reports for flood risk assessment
Prepare proposals and reporting in both Italian and English
Qualifications and Experience
Master's degree in environmental or water resources engineering or other related discipline
At least 3 years proven experience in climate governance and climate risk assessment or hydrology/hydraulic engineering/consultancy, or PhD in hydrology/hydraulic engineering matters or climate change impacts assessment
Familiarity with international sustainability and climate?related regulations, frameworks and standards (e.g., GRI, TCFD, GHG Protocol, ESRS)
Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Italian and English
Proficiency with hydrological/hydraulic modeling tools (e.g., HEC?RAS, SWMM,
MIKE/MIKE+), statistical software (R, SPSS, Pro UCL) and programming languages (Python, Matlab, Visual C#); experience with GIS (ArcGIS/QGIS)
Detail?oriented, capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously, and effective in team?oriented environments
Personal qualities that will help you succeed in this role include highly organized and able to work efficiently and effectively to deadlines on designated tasks; demonstrated attention to details and a high level of accuracy; academic rigor; self?motivated, reliable and dedicated individual. This interesting and challenging job in an innovative, fast?paced, growing company offers a wide variety of development opportunities and the possibility to work in a dynamic international consulting environment from our Italian offices.
Welcome to our Environment & Health division. Ramboll develops innovative, scientifically sound solutions that help increase liveability 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 Europe: more than 11,000 experts working across 240 offices. We are present in Belgium, Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Spain, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. 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 and attach your CV, cover letter and relevant documents, indicating why you are the right fit and your availability to start. Deadline: **********.