Senior Technical Manager, Water/Wastewater Infrastructure

Ramboll • Arlington, VA

5d • Remote

About The Position

Ramboll is seeking a senior technical leader and subject matter expert in water infrastructure to support the sustainable growth of its water practice, with a focus on linear infrastructure such as large-diameter sewer rehabilitation and design, large-diameter transmission main design, and combined sewer overflow (CSO) expertise. The position is remote and may be performed anywhere in the USA; some travel is required. The posting also identifies the location as flexible, with a focus on the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast.

The role involves assessing, designing, and rehabilitating large-diameter water and wastewater linear infrastructure. The successful candidate will lead technical work on complex programs, review and coordinate engineering deliverables, contribute to proposals, and mentor engineering and design staff. Ramboll describes its culture as open, collaborative, inclusive, and flexible, and its mission as creating sustainable societies where people and nature flourish.

Requirements

• B.S. in Civil or Environmental Engineering, with 12+ years of experience desired; demonstrated expertise is accepted.
• Technical expertise in water and wastewater linear infrastructure design, including specific experience with large-diameter (72 inches or greater) water transmission mains, sewage force mains and gravity systems, CSO, and/or stormwater conveyance systems.
• Strong personnel development skills, including experience mentoring people in engineering and design roles.
• Strong communication skills and ability to convey complex technical knowledge to clients, the public, and technical societies.
• Experience with trenchless pipe installation and rehabilitation technologies.
• Professional certification or licensure in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and/or Midwest regions, and ability to obtain multiple licenses through reciprocity.

Nice To Haves

• Experience designing pumping stations and water storage.
• Strong existing client relationships in the water/wastewater infrastructure and/or resiliency field.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical lead on larger, complex programs.
• Lead quality reviews of work products developed by others and coordinate other engineering disciplines’ contributions to final design deliverables, including calculations, drawings, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Prepare technical approaches for proposals and fee estimates for water and wastewater linear infrastructure projects.
• Train and mentor design and engineering employees.
• Participate in relevant professional affiliations to strengthen technical skills and represent Ramboll’s capabilities through technical presentations.
• Assess, design, and rehabilitate water and wastewater large-diameter linear infrastructure projects.

What This Job Offers

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