Entry Level Water Engineer

Ramboll Group A/S; Westford (MA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Entry Level Water Engineer to join its Water & Wastewater Engineering Department. This role offers the opportunity to work on diverse water-related projects, including industrial wastewater planning and stormwater management. You'll be part of a collaborative team dedicated to delivering innovative solutions while ensuring safety and environmental compliance. With a focus on professional growth, the company encourages passionate candidates to apply, even if they don't meet every requirement. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to shaping sustainable societies through impactful water management initiatives.

Qualifications

• 0 to 5 years of relevant experience with a commitment to safety and environmental compliance.
• Candidates should possess a valid driver's license and be willing to travel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare engineering design for industrial wastewater treatment systems.
• Conduct laboratory experiments and participate in treatment plant operations.
• Support wastewater and stormwater permitting efforts.

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication

Good time management

Detail oriented

Active listener

Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

Ability to work as a responsible team player

Proficient in MS Office applications

Ability to obtain TWIC

Education

ABET accredited engineering degree in civil, chemical, environmental, or mechanical fields

EIT certification preferred

On track to take PE licensure exam

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a foundation-owned people company. We have more than 18,000 experts working across our global operations in 35 countries with thousands of experts working across 70 offices in the Americas. Our experts are leaders in their fields, developing and delivering innovative solutions in diverse markets including Buildings, Transport, Planning & Urban Design, Water, Environment & Health, Energy, and Management Consulting. We invite you to contribute to a more sustainable future working in an open, collaborative, and empowering company. Combining local experience with global knowledge, we together shape the societies of tomorrow.

Entry Level Water Engineer - HYBRID

3 Carlisle Rd, Westford, MA 01886, USA

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. No sponsorship is available for this position.

The Water Business Unit of Ramboll is seeking full-time Entry-Level Engineering Consultants to join our Westford and Boston, MA offices. The appropriately qualified applicant will perform engineering tasks specific to design and permitting work in the areas of industrial wastewater, storm water, and water resources projects. To succeed in this role, you must have 0 to 5 years’ relevant experience and a strong commitment to safety, environmental compliance, customer relations, and teamwork. Are you our new Entry Level Engineer? Click the apply-button to send your application.

You will join our Water & Wastewater Engineering Department
As our new Engineer, you will be part of a team dedicated to working with industrial clients to deliver a wide range of water-related projects, which will include industrial wastewater planning and design, permitting and design for industrial storm water management, and may include water resources planning.

Typical responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Preparing preliminary and detailed engineering design of industrial wastewater treatment systems
• Conducting treatability laboratory experiments, pilot scale testing, industrial field work
• Participating in treatment plant operations and troubleshooting
• Focusing on discharge impacts on receiving water studies
• Supporting wastewater and stormwater permitting efforts
• Assisting senior staff with preparing proposals and reports
• Monitoring the construction phase of projects
• Supporting stormwater management programs
• Conducting sampling events (stormwater, wastewater) in various site settings
• Performing engineering calculations
• Developing hydrologic and hydraulic models
• Assisting senior staff with preparing proposals and technical reports, including compiling analytical data
• Conducting travel/field work (daytime and overnight, usually in U.S.)

Required Skills

• Excellent written and oral communication
• Good time management
• Detail oriented
• Active listener
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability and willingness to work as a responsible, independent team player in a consulting environment, including the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Proficient in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience using AutoCAD is desired, but not required
• Ability to work well in a team environment with a willingness to follow detailed instructions and learn new skills
• Ability to obtain Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC) needed for access to some industrial facilities.

Required Education

• Successful candidates will have an ABET accredited engineering degree in civil, chemical, environmental, or mechanical fields. Advanced degrees a plus.
• EIT certification preferred
• On track to take PE licensure exam or existing PE licensure a plus.

Required Experience

• Candidates must be willing to travel and possess a valid driver’s license. Travel may include overnight stay and may be out of state or international.

The physical requirements of this position may include the need for climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing/sitting/walking, pushing/pulling, and lifting up to 40 lbs. In certain situations, this position may expose the candidate to extremes in weather (hot/cold); high noise levels, to hazards such as a proximity to moving machine parts and moving vehicles, electrical current and exposure to chemicals. Employees may be required to take specific training and to wear PPE on some occasions.

Welcome to our Water division
At Ramboll, a global team of bright water consultants support the development of sustainable societies, working with water projects on a global scale. We assist our clients on their most challenging water management issues, delivering solutions that enable people and nature to flourish.

Ready to join us?

Please submit your application. Be sure to include all relevant documents including your CV, cover letter, etc.

We recognize that some candidates only apply when they tick every box. However, passion and potential often outweigh a perfect resume and Ramboll’s supportive learning culture can help you grow. So if this role resonates with you but you don't meet all the requirements, we encourage you to apply. You might be the perfect fit for this opportunity or another within our team.

Thank you for taking the time to apply! We look forward to receiving your application.

An equal opportunity employer

Equality, diversity, and inclusion is at the heart of what we do. At Ramboll, we believe that diversity is a strength and that different experiences and perspectives are essential to creating truly sustainable societies. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability or medical condition, gender identity, marriage and domestic partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, ancestry, or national origin, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation, military service and veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Ramboll wants to ensure opportunities are accessible to candidates with disabilities. Please reach out to our recruitment team to discuss any adjustments that you might require during the application process.