Junior Consultant – Climate Change, Hydrology & Hydraulics
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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 be based in our Milan office within the 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 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 modelling for catchments, urban drainage networks and watercourses
Support urban drainage, flood risk management and, where relevant, fluvial/coastal hydraulics studies
Integrate modelling 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 a 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 ability to translate complex data into actionable insights
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Italian and English
Proficiency with hydrological/hydraulic modelling 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 being highly organized, working efficiently to deadlines on designated tasks, demonstrated attention to details and a high level of accuracy; academic rigor; self‑motivated, reliable and dedicated.
Ramboll is a leading environmental & health consultancy with over 11,000 experts across 240 offices in Europe.
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: 2026-01-01
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Consulting
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