Civil Engineering Lead / Project Manager – Data Centers

Ramboll • Dallas, TX

4h • $81,515 - $101,894 • Hybrid

About The Position

Ramboll is hiring a Civil Engineering Lead / Project Manager to support data center, mission-critical, industrial, and other large-scale development programs. 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.

You will join Ramboll’s Civil Engineering and Design team within its Environment & Health business. The team supports projects through site due diligence, conceptual master planning, preliminary engineering, permitting, detailed design, and construction support. You will provide hands-on technical leadership for site feasibility, conceptual layouts, grading, drainage, stormwater management, utilities, access, and civil permitting, and help strengthen the company’s technical capabilities in strategic U.S. data center markets. You will work with civil engineers, CAD designers, environmental specialists, geotechnical engineers, transportation professionals, utility specialists, clients, agencies, and other technical disciplines.

The position calls for a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Civil Engineering and approximately five or more years of relevant experience. A Professional Engineer license is strongly preferred, with the ability to obtain licensure by comity in target states. The anticipated base salary range is $81,515–$101,894 per year; actual compensation may vary by location and other factors. The position may also be eligible for bonus, overtime, or other compensation, and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Approximately 5+ years of relevant civil/site engineering experience.
• Extensive land development and site civil design experience 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.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; sponsorship is not available.
• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineer (PE) license, with 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.
• A comprehensive benefits package supporting well-being, professional development, and work-life balance.
• Potential eligibility for bonus, overtime, or other forms of compensation.
• Flexible work approach.

What This Job Offers

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