Lead Consultant, Carbon Accounting & Decarbonization

Hybrid-based position in our Boston 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 excited about understanding, interpreting, and navigating complex projects with real-life implications? Are you motivated by creating sustainable change that benefits society and nature? Are you a curious and open-minded person?
Ramboll is seeking a Carbon Accounting & Decarbonization Lead Consultant to join our Boston office Based in Boston’s Financial District on Broad Street, our office offers an energizing location with easy access to public transportation and a highly walkable downtown setting. Employees enjoy nearby restaurants, historic landmarks, and local destinations like Faneuil Hall, making it a vibrant and convenient place to work.
If you are technical, self-motivated, and passionate about climate action and sustainability, please apply! If you can work independently, apply analytical skills, and are passionate about climate solutions, then you may find Ramboll to be an ideal place to start your career.
If this sounds like you, or you’re curious to learn more, then this role could be the perfect opportunity. Join our Air and Climate team and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future.
Your new role
As our new Carbon Accounting & Decarbonization Lead Consultant, you will be part of the Air & Climate Global Service Line within 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. Our team consults 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 as varied as: carbon strategy; corporate sustainability initiatives; climate risk evaluation; climate action planning; and regulatory climate disclosures. The individual we seek will: work in multi-disciplinary teams; analyze and communicate information; work cooperatively to guide decision-making; and evolve Ramboll’s use of software and emerging technology in our work.
Your key responsibilities will be:
Lead corporate GHG accounting (Scopes 1, 2, and 3), decarbonization initiatives, and carbon data management for diverse clients.
Support regulatory and voluntary climate disclosure reporting, including California SB 253, GHG Protocol, ISO 14064, and other emerging standards.
Provide technical leadership by conducting emissions analyses, Scope 3 assessments, and greenhouse gas verification activities.
Ensure high-quality project delivery by managing scope, schedule, budget, data quality, and client expectations.
Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to integrate GHG accounting with broader sustainability, climate risk, LCA, and ESG strategies.
About you
B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Sustainability, or a related discipline.
3+ years of sustainability, decarbonization, and consulting experience.
Expertise in GHG inventory calculations, including Scope 1–3 emissions accounting in accordance with the GHG Protocol.
Strong analytical, communication, organizational, spreadsheet, and database skills.
Self-motivated professional with sound judgment and the ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage competing priorities.
Other Desirable Skills include:
Experience supporting organizations with mandatory climate disclosures, including California SB 253 and emerging U.S. and international GHG reporting requirements.
Knowledge of climate accounting standards, methodologies, and reporting frameworks, including GHGP, IFRS S1/S2, CDP, SASB, GRI, GRESB, and PCAF.
Professional certifications or formal training in GHG accounting, verification, or related standards (GHGP, WRI, ISO, etc.).
Experience with audit, assurance, and GHG verification engagements.
Ability to communicate complex technical information effectively to diverse project stakeholders.

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
Hybrid