Lead Civil Engineer - Data Center & Industrial Sites

Ramboll; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Investment in your development

Being valued for the unique person you

Never being short of inspiration from

The long‑term thinking of a foundation

Job summary

Ramboll is seeking a Civil Engineer / Senior Civil Engineer to support data center and large industrial site development in the United States. You will lead feasibility, master planning, design, and permitting, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and AHJs.

The ideal candidate has a Civil Engineering degree, 5+ years of relevant experience, and a PE license or eligibility, with familiarity in Civil 3D and U.S. permitting practices across target states.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Civil Engineering with ~5+ years civil/site engineering experience.
• PE license strongly preferred, with ability to obtain licensure by comity in target states.
• Extensive experience with land development and site civil design for large, complex projects.
• Strong project management and technical expertise, including grading, drainage, stormwater, utilities, permitting, budgeting, scheduling, and client coordination.
• Experience working with AHJs and leading multidisciplinary teams; familiarity with Civil 3D and permitting practices in Pennsylvania, Washington, Texas, or Louisiana preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil engineering and land development services for data center, mission‑critical, and large industrial projects from site selection through construction.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, staffing, risk, client communication, proposals, and subconsultants across multiple projects.
• Direct technical work including site layout, grading, stormwater, drainage, utilities, access roads, erosion control, and permitting.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, agencies, and authorities while navigating codes, permitting requirements, and development standards.
• Review deliverables, mentor engineers and CAD staff, support team growth, and contribute to client development and market expansion.

Skills

Project management

Civil engineering

Leadership

Stakeholder communication

Civil 3D

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

Job description

Ramboll is seeking a Civil Engineer / Senior Civil Engineer to support data center and large industrial site development in the United States. You will lead feasibility, master planning, design, and permitting, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and AHJs.

The ideal candidate has a Civil Engineering degree, 5+ years of relevant experience, and a PE license or eligibility, with familiarity in Civil 3D and U.S. permitting practices across target states.