Civil Engineering Lead / Project Manager – Data Centers

Ramboll • Blue Bell, PA

4h • $81,515 - $101,894 • Hybrid

About The Position

Ramboll is hiring a Civil Engineering Lead / Project Manager to support the planning, permitting, and design of data center and other large-scale industrial sites. The role is hybrid-based in a Pennsylvania, Seattle, Texas, or Louisiana office. Applicants must be authorized to work full-time in the United States; sponsorship is not available.

The position is part of Ramboll’s Civil Engineering and Design team within its Environment & Health business. The team supports data center, mission-critical, industrial, and other large-scale development programs through site due diligence, conceptual master planning, preliminary engineering, permitting, detailed design, and construction support. The role provides hands-on technical leadership in site feasibility, layouts, grading, drainage, stormwater management, utilities, access, and civil permitting, while helping strengthen Ramboll’s technical capabilities in strategic U.S. data center markets.

The successful candidate will lead civil engineering and land development services and manage project delivery across multiple projects. They will collaborate with civil engineers, CAD designers, environmental specialists, geotechnical engineers, transportation professionals, utility specialists, clients, agencies, authorities, and other technical disciplines. The role also includes reviewing deliverables, mentoring staff, supporting team growth, and contributing to client development and market expansion.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Approximately 5 or more years of relevant civil/site engineering experience.
• Extensive experience with land development and site civil design for large, complex projects.
• Strong project management and technical expertise in grading, drainage, stormwater, utilities, permitting, budgeting, scheduling, and client coordination.
• Experience working with authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs) and leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong ownership of project outcomes and a practical, solutions-oriented approach.
• Clear communication skills, including the ability to explain technical issues to clients and nontechnical stakeholders.
• Strong commercial judgment and ability to manage scope, schedule, budget, and risk.
• Collaborative leadership style, strong prioritization, and mentoring skills.
• Client-focused approach and commitment to safety, quality, and professional standards.
• Authorization to work full-time in the United States; sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineer (PE) license; ability to obtain licensure by comity in target states.
• Experience in industrial, logistics, manufacturing, or mission-critical environments.
• Familiarity with Civil 3D and permitting practices in Pennsylvania, Washington, Texas, or Louisiana.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil engineering and land development services for data center, mission-critical, and large industrial projects from site selection through construction.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, staffing, risk, client communication, proposals, and subconsultants across multiple projects.
• Direct technical work involving site layout, grading, stormwater, drainage, utilities, access roads, erosion control, and permitting.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, agencies, and authorities, navigating codes, permitting requirements, and development standards.
• Review technical deliverables and mentor engineers and CAD staff.
• Support team growth, client development, and market expansion.

Benefits

• Investment in your development.
• Comprehensive benefits package supporting well-being, professional development, and work-life balance.
• May be eligible for a bonus, overtime, or other forms of compensation in addition to base salary.

What This Job Offers

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