Site Design Engineer - Water Infrastructure

Ramboll • Arlington, VA

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About The Position

Ramboll is seeking a Site Design Engineer to join its Water Infrastructure Group in Upstate New York or the Mid-Atlantic. The engineer will work with a collaborative, multidisciplinary team delivering site and civil infrastructure solutions for municipal and industrial clients. The role includes ownership of defined design assignments and participation in projects from planning and permitting through final design and construction. The engineer will develop site layouts, grading and drainage plans, stormwater facilities, erosion and sediment control plans, utility layouts, and construction documents using AutoCAD Civil 3D. The position also involves engineering calculations, design evaluations, technical documentation, coordination with project stakeholders, and construction-phase support. Work is performed under the direction of a project manager or senior technical lead, with expectations to apply sound engineering judgment, follow health and safety and quality-control processes, communicate project status and issues, and pursue continued professional growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, environmental, or a related engineering discipline.
• At least four years of relevant site/civil engineering and design experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency using AutoCAD Civil 3D to develop site-design plans and construction documents.
• Experience in several of the following areas: site layout, grading and drainage, stormwater management, erosion and sediment control, utility design, permitting, and construction-phase support.
• Ability to independently complete defined assignments, exercise engineering judgment, and coordinate effectively with project managers and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to build strong relationships with other teams, divisions, and disciplines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Willingness to continue to improve.

Nice To Haves

• Engineer-in-Training certification, with interest in pursuing professional engineering licensure.
• Experience supporting municipal, water-infrastructure, industrial, or green-infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Independently complete defined site and civil design assignments under the direction of a project manager or senior technical lead.
• Develop site layouts, grading and drainage plans, stormwater-management facilities, erosion and sediment control plans, utility layouts, and construction documents using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Develop existing and proposed surfaces using feature lines, contours, corridors, and related tools; analyze surfaces for cut/fill and earthwork balance.
• Perform engineering calculations, evaluate design alternatives, and prepare technical reports, specifications, permit documents, and cost estimates.
• Coordinate design information with internal disciplines, clients, permitting agencies, contractors, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Support construction-phase services, including site visits, submittal and shop-drawing reviews, responses to contractor questions, punch-list development, and documentation of field conditions.
• Apply Ramboll’s health and safety and quality-control processes, communicate project status and potential issues, and seek feedback to support professional growth.
• Participate in relevant professional affiliations.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements.
• Comprehensive benefits package supporting well-being, professional development, and work-life balance.
• Position may be eligible for bonus, overtime, or other forms of compensation.

What This Job Offers

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