Electrical Resident Engineer — Water Construction Lead

Ramboll; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 72,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO (paid time off)

Retirement plan

Rewards program

Job summary

Ramboll is seeking an Electrical Resident Engineer to lead electrical construction activities within our Water U.S. Construction Management Division.

You will analyze project concepts, coordinate design and field processes, and supervise construction teams to ensure compliance with contract requirements. The role emphasizes engineering calculations, change management, and commissioning support, with travel up to 100% to sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related discipline with 4+ years in engineering/design.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate.
• Strong problem-solving and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with stakeholders.
• General understanding of electrical regulations, standards, and codes.
• Knowledge of electrical systems including generators, power distribution, and controls.

Responsibilities

• Analyze engineering concepts to meet contract requirements.
• Oversee construction personnel to ensure compliance with contract documents.
• Review design criteria, specs, drawings, submittals, RFIs, and change management.
• Perform engineering calculations for pump, concrete, hydraulics, and electrical adequacy.
• Assist in change management and scope development.
• Prepare cash flow from schedule and monitor contractor progress; review payment estimates.
• Assist commissioning activities and develop site-specific plans and logs.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Problem solving

Communication

Collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Associate’s degree or technical certification

Tools

SCADA

PLC

VFD

UPS

Job description

Ramboll is seeking an Electrical Resident Engineer to lead electrical construction activities within our Water U.S. Construction Management Division.

You will analyze project concepts, coordinate design and field processes, and supervise construction teams to ensure compliance with contract requirements. The role emphasizes engineering calculations, change management, and commissioning support, with travel up to 100% to sites.