Mechanical Process Design Lead

Ramboll•Raleigh, NC

3d•$110,000 - $130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As our new Mechanical Process Lead, you will be working closely with Project Managers and other Consultants doing Engineering Design. This is an excellent career opportunity to work with an expert consulting team on challenging environmental projects for industrial, commercial, and global clients. You will help deliver innovative, inspiring, and sustainable solutions that set new standards and make a genuine difference to our clients, the environment, and society. At Ramboll, a global team of bright water consultants support the development of sustainable societies, working with water projects on a global scale. We assist our clients on their most challenging water management issues, delivering solutions that enable people and nature to flourish. Our main service areas cover Climate Adaptation & Resiliency, Water & Wastewater Treatment, Water Resources, and Water & Wastewater Infrastructure. Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. 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. At Ramboll, our core strength is our people, and our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act. Being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. We embrace an inclusive mindset that looks for fresh, diverse, and innovative perspectives. We respect, embrace, and invite diversity in all forms to actively cultivate an environment where everyone can flourish and realize their full potential. Our mission is to create sustainable societies where people and nature flourish. This means that a culture of inclusion is embedded in everything we do. Our people bring diverse backgrounds and experiences to the company, enabling us to deliver innovative and forward-thinking solutions to our clients. 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 are committed to equal employment opportunity, regardless of age, disability or medical condition, gender identity, marriage and domestic partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, ancestry, or national origin, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation, military service and veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Ramboll wants to ensure opportunities are accessible to candidates with disabilities. So, 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 [email protected] with such requests.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and 15+ years of qualifying engineering experience in the Wastewater Treatment engineering design or allied field developing detailed process mechanical designs; OR An Associate’s Degree or technical school certification in civil or mechanical technology, technical drafting, or other relevant technical curriculum and 20+ years of qualifying engineering experience working in the Wastewater Treatment engineering or allied design field developing detailed process mechanical designs.
Equivalent education and experience in allied fields will be considered.
Currently active Professional Engineer (PE) License.

Nice To Haves

AutoCAD Plant 3D, Revit MEP, and hydraulic/pipe stress software experience preferred.
Experience with commissioning and long-term plant operations is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead process mechanical design for large groundwater and wastewater treatment projects.
Develop functional, constructable process mechanical designs, including P&IDs, process flow diagrams, equipment/piping layouts, and piping isometrics.
Develop 3D models, plans, specifications, equipment data sheets, and technical documentation; AutoCAD Plant 3D, Revit MEP, and hydraulic/pipe stress software experience preferred.
Prepare Basis of Design reports, process control narratives, technical specifications, and other technical documents.
Serve as a mechanical/process or technical lead on large, multidisciplinary projects; experience with commissioning and long-term plant operations is a plus.
Plan and design complex process mechanical components for wastewater treatment projects, including sanitary, industrial, and environmental systems.
Analyze and interpret technical data, drawings, reports, hydraulic calculations, and cost estimates to support project design.
Develop project documents and coordinate with vendors to select, specify, and procure equipment, valves, instruments, and other components.
Communicate with clients, discipline leads, vendors, contractors, subcontractors, and regulatory agencies throughout design and construction.
Support proposals and project estimates, delegate work, perform quality and safety reviews, and serve as a technical resource/subject matter expert to the team.