Senior Project Engineer, Water Infrastructure

Ramboll • Glen Allen, VA

1d • $120,000 - $150,000

About The Position

The Senior Project Engineer, Water Infrastructure role leads technical linear infrastructure design and prepares contract documents for municipal and industrial clients, from planning and execution through close-out. The engineer contributes to design concepts and criteria, selects analysis and design methods, evaluates alternatives, and conducts constructability reviews.

The role prepares detailed design calculations, engineering computations and technical reports, and construction plans and specifications for projects of medium to high complexity. It also includes QA/QC and value engineering reviews, bid- and construction-phase services, and support for business development proposals, project estimating, and planning. The engineer coordinates and mentors technical staff and oversees project teams in collaboration with Project Managers and People Managers, while staying current with engineering standards, practices, and emerging technologies through participation in technical societies and associations.

The position is based in the Mid-Atlantic, with listed locations in Richmond, Virginia; Arlington, Virginia; and Hunt Valley, Maryland. Ramboll describes an open, collaborative, inclusive, and flexible work culture and offers a comprehensive benefits package. The anticipated base salary range is $120,000 to $150,000 per year; compensation may vary by location and other factors, and the role may be eligible for bonus, overtime, or other compensation.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• At least 8 years of experience, or demonstrated expertise, with technical proficiency in water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure design.
• Experience with gravity pipeline design, pressure pipeline design, and pipeline rehabilitation using trenchless technologies.
• Proficiency in understanding Federal, State, and local environmental regulations and their application to municipal and industrial clients.
• Knowledge and experience with major national and industrial engineering design codes, standards, guidelines, and best practices for complex structures and projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Virginia, District of Columbia, and/or Maryland, with ability to obtain multiple licenses through reciprocity.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical linear infrastructure designs and prepare contract documents for municipal and industrial clients, including planning, execution, and close-out.
• Assist in developing design concepts and criteria, analysis and design approaches and methodologies, alternative design evaluations, and constructability reviews.
• Prepare detailed design calculations, engineering computations and technical reports, and construction plans and specifications for projects with medium to high complexity.
• Perform QA/QC and value engineering reviews.
• Perform bid-phase and construction-phase services.
• Support business development proposal creation, project estimating, and planning.
• Coordinate and mentor technical staff and oversee project teams in collaboration with Project Managers and those with People Management responsibilities.
• Participate in technical societies and associations to stay current with engineering standards, practices, and emerging technologies.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package supporting well-being, professional development, and work-life balance.
• Flexibility as part of the company’s approach to work.
• Potential eligibility for bonus, overtime, or other forms of compensation.

What This Job Offers

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