(Trainee) Consultant - Data & AI for Public Policy

​​​(Trainee) Consultant, Data & AI for public policies 
​Brussels, Belgium

​Do you want to contribute to key EU policies driving Europe’s transition toward a sustainable and resilient future? Are you building solid data science and AI skills and eager to harness advanced analytical and generative AI tools to generate rigorous, evidence-based insights that inform high-impact policymaking? Do you thrive on uncovering the story behind the data and on automating repetitive analytical and consulting tasks — to support a more prosperous, competitive, and inclusive Europe? Are you looking to join a dynamic network of highly skilled data and AI practitioners working at the intersection of policy, analytics, and intelligent automation? 

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​Your new role 

​As our new Trainee Consultant, Data & AI for Public Policy, you will work with a dynamic and growing team on projects that focus on Europe's core policy objectives of competitiveness and sustainability. You will apply your analytical, AI, and automation skills across a wide range of sectors, including Energy, Transport & Infrastructure, Industry & Manufacturing, Water, and Buildings & Cities — using data, machine learning, and AI to support policy analysis, improve the use of evidence, and contribute to more efficient consulting workflows. 

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​The internship is expected to last between 2 and 6 months, depending on the applicable internship framework, candidate availability, and business needs. Candidates are invited to specify in their motivation letter the context of their internship, including whether it forms part of an academic programme or another recognised internship framework, as well as their preferred duration and availability. 

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​You will be part of Ramboll Management Consulting Belgium. Our multidisciplinary and multilingual department, headquartered in Brussels, collaborates extensively with EU institutions to support a green and just transition. We focus on policy-driven initiatives aimed at promoting sustainability, inclusivity, and competitiveness within various sectors. We specialise in projects that combine high-level strategy with deep technical expertise, where your skills in data science, machine learning, statistical analysis, and applied AI (including generative AI and workflow automation) will be highly relevant. You will work continuously with our colleagues across Ramboll, with access to a global pool of technical expertise throughout Europe and worldwide. 

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​Depending on proposal/project needs and your skills, your key responsibilities may include: 

• ​Support selected components of the data science and AI lifecycle, from analytical design and data collection to data preparation, analysis, visualisation, prototyping, and documentation, under the guidance of senior colleagues. 

• ​Assist with sourcing, processing, and managing structured and unstructured data, and contribute to the development of reproducible data workflows using tools such as APIs, web scraping, NLP/LLM techniques, and SQL databases. 

• ​Support the development, testing, and interpretation of statistical and machine learning models, including classification, regression, and text analysis approaches. 

• ​Contribute to translating analytical results into clear insights, visualisations, dashboards, and reports, using tools such as Tableau, Power BI, and Python/R reporting frameworks, for both technical and policy audiences. 

• ​Contribute to the responsible use of generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs) in consulting and policy work — for example, by supporting literature and regulatory reviews, structuring unstructured text, testing prompts, assisting with retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) approaches, and contributing to prototypes of AI-assisted analytical tools. 

• ​Help identify and implement opportunities to automate selected analytical and consulting processes — from reproducible data pipelines and scripted reporting to AI-assisted workflows — with the aim of improving the quality, speed, and consistency of our deliverables. 

• ​Support consulting project delivery, including methodological design, desk research, data analysis, report writing, and preparation of findings for clients and stakeholders. 

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​About you 

​From the moment you start at Ramboll, we will seek to support your professional and personal development. We are looking for a motivated trainee with a strong interest in applying data science, AI, and automation to public policy questions. The qualifications and capabilities that will help you succeed in this role include: 

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​​Must-have 

• ​Completed or ongoing Master’s degree in a quantitative, data science, economics, engineering, public policy, social science, or related field, with demonstrated interest in advanced analytical methods. 

• ​Solid working proficiency in Python or R, and familiarity with SQL 

• ​Foundational knowledge of machine learning and advanced statistical analysis, gained through coursework, a thesis, internships, or personal projects 

• ​Excellent command of English, both written and oral; fluency in French or Dutch would be a plus 

• ​The right to work and live in the EU 

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​Nice-to-have (any combination is a plus — we do not expect candidates to have all of these) 

• ​Experience with STATA, causal inference, or econometric methods 

• ​Exposure to NLP, web scraping, or geospatial analysis (GIS) 

• ​Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) 

• ​Exposure to generative AI or LLM frameworks, such as OpenAI or Anthropic APIs, LangChain, or LlamaIndex, as well as prompt engineering, RAG, or workflow automation tools such as Airflow, n8n, or Power Automate​ 

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​What we can offer you 

• ​Commitment to your development 

• ​Leaders guided by our Leadership Principles  

• ​A culture that welcomes you as the unique person you are 

• ​Inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects  

• ​The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company  

• ​​A flexible work environment with the possibility to telework 

• ​An attractive, fun and intellectually stimulating workplace 

• ​A financial compensation depending on the applicable internship framework".

​​Ready to join us? 

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

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​Deadline: This posting will close on July 1st. (Please note that we may close for applications early if we receive a large number of applications, so we encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience.) 

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

​​Work at the heart of sustainable change with Ramboll 

​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 employs more than 18,000 people globally across 35 countries. Ramboll experts deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Water, Environment & Health, Energy, Management Consulting, and Architecture & Landscape.  

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​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 and characteristics. 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 job.advert.accessibility@ramboll.com with such requests.​