Site Design Engineer - Water Infrastructure

Ramboll • Arlington, VA

9h • $85,000 - $105,000

About The Position

The Site Design Engineer joins Ramboll’s Water Infrastructure Group and a collaborative, multidisciplinary team delivering site and civil infrastructure solutions for municipal and industrial clients. The role involves taking ownership of defined design assignments and contributing to projects from planning and permitting through final design and construction. The position is based in Upstate New York and Mid-Atlantic locations.

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 areas such as 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 improving.

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 methods; 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 field-condition documentation.
• Apply health, safety, and quality-control processes; communicate project status and potential issues; and seek feedback to support professional growth.
• Participate in relevant professional affiliations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package supporting well-being, professional development, and work-life balance.
• Flexibility in where, when, and how much employees work.
• Position may be eligible for a bonus, overtime, or other forms of compensation.

What This Job Offers

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