Civil Engineering Lead / Project Manager – Data Centers

Ramboll • Austin, TX

4h • $81,515 - $101,894 • Hybrid

About The Position

Ramboll is hiring a Civil Engineering Lead / Project Manager for data center and other large-scale industrial site projects. This hybrid-based position may be located in a Pennsylvania, Seattle, Texas, or Louisiana office. The role is part of the Civil Engineering and Design team within the Environment & Health business, which supports data center, mission-critical, industrial, and other large-scale development programs from site due diligence and conceptual master planning through preliminary engineering, permitting, detailed design, and construction support.

The successful candidate will provide hands-on technical leadership for site feasibility, conceptual layouts, grading, drainage, stormwater management, utilities, access, and civil permitting. They will lead project delivery and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, agencies, authorities having jurisdiction, subconsultants, and other stakeholders. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; sponsorship is unavailable.

Ramboll describes itself as a foundation-owned global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company focused on sustainable change. The company highlights investment in employee development, an inclusive and flexible work culture, and a comprehensive benefits package that supports well-being, professional development, and work-life balance. The anticipated base salary is $81,515–$101,894 per year; actual compensation may vary based on location, skills, experience, education, and internal equity. The position may also be eligible for bonus, overtime, or other compensation.

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, including grading, drainage, stormwater, utilities, permitting, budgeting, scheduling, and client coordination.
• Experience working with authorities having jurisdiction 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, prioritization, and mentoring skills.
• Client-focused approach and commitment to safety, quality, and professional standards.
• Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineer (PE) license; ability to obtain licensure by comity in target states.
• Experience on industrial, logistics, manufacturing, or mission-critical projects.
• 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 on site layout, grading, stormwater, drainage, utilities, access roads, erosion control, and permitting.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, agencies, and authorities while 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.
• A comprehensive benefits package supporting well-being, professional development, and work-life balance.
• Flexible work as part of an inclusive approach.
• Potential eligibility for bonus, overtime, or other forms of compensation.

What This Job Offers

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