Senior Project Engineer, Water Infrastructure

Ramboll • Rochester, NY

1d • $120,000 - $150,000

About The Position

Ramboll is seeking a Senior Project Engineer for water infrastructure work in the Mid-Atlantic, with listed locations in Richmond, Virginia; Arlington, Virginia; and Hunt Valley, Maryland. The role supports municipal and industrial clients and focuses on technical leadership for linear water infrastructure design and delivery, including planning, execution, and project close-out.

The engineer develops design concepts, criteria, approaches, and methodologies; evaluates alternatives and constructability; and prepares detailed calculations, technical reports, construction plans, and specifications for projects of medium to high complexity. The role also performs quality assurance and quality control and value engineering reviews, provides bid- and construction-phase services, and contributes to business development proposals, estimating, and project planning. It includes coordinating and mentoring technical staff and overseeing project teams in collaboration with Project Managers and people managers.

Ramboll describes its culture as open, collaborative, inclusive, and supportive of personal and professional development. The anticipated base salary is $120,000 to $150,000 per year; the position may also be eligible for bonus, overtime, or other compensation. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, though specific benefits are not listed.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• At least 8 years of experience, or demonstrated expertise, in water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure design.
• Technical proficiency in 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 license in Virginia, Washington, D.C., and/or Maryland, with the 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 with 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 of design work and project documents.
• Provide 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 personnel responsible for people management.
• 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.
• May be eligible for a bonus, overtime, or other forms of compensation.

What This Job Offers

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