Associate Engineer, Industrial Wastewater

Ramboll • Brentwood, TN

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About The Position

The Associate Engineer will join Ramboll’s Water & Wastewater Engineering Department and work with industrial clients on water-related projects. Work may include industrial wastewater planning and design, industrial stormwater permitting and design, and water resources planning. The position involves engineering design, laboratory and pilot testing, fieldwork, treatment plant operations and troubleshooting, permitting support, construction monitoring, sampling, modeling, and technical reporting. Travel and fieldwork may take place during the day or overnight, usually in the United States, and may also be out of state or international.

Requirements

• ABET-accredited engineering degree in civil, chemical, environmental, or mechanical engineering.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Good time-management skills and attention to detail.
• Active listening skills and strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability and willingness to work responsibly and independently as part of a team in a consulting environment, including managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work well in a team, follow detailed instructions, and learn new skills.
• Ability to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) for access to some industrial facilities.
• Willingness to travel, including overnight, out-of-state, or international travel.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to meet the physical demands described, which may include climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, sitting, walking, pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to work in conditions that may involve extreme hot or cold weather, high noise levels, moving machinery or vehicles, electrical current, and chemical exposure; specific training and personal protective equipment may be required on some occasions.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
• On track to take the Professional Engineer (PE) licensure exam or existing PE licensure.
• Experience using AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Prepare preliminary and detailed engineering designs for industrial wastewater treatment systems.
• Conduct treatability laboratory experiments, pilot-scale testing, and industrial fieldwork.
• Participate in treatment plant operations and troubleshooting.
• Support studies of discharge impacts on receiving waters.
• Support wastewater and stormwater permitting efforts.
• Assist senior staff with proposals and technical reports, including compiling analytical data.
• Monitor project construction phases.
• Support stormwater management programs.
• Conduct stormwater and wastewater sampling events in various site settings.
• Perform engineering calculations.
• Develop hydrologic and hydraulic models.
• Conduct travel and fieldwork, including daytime and overnight travel, usually in the United States.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package supporting well-being, professional development, and work-life balance.
• Position may be eligible for a bonus, overtime, or other forms of compensation.
• Work flexibility as part of the company’s inclusive approach.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level