Lead Due Diligence Engineer Water

Ramboll US Corporation; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Ramboll US Corporation in Arlington, VA is seeking a Lead Due Diligence Engineer (Water) to join our Water & Wastewater Treatment Division. The role supports water due diligence, master planning, and related studies across water supply, infrastructure, and treatment for mission-critical facilities.

The successful candidate will lead tasks, present technical information to clients, mentor junior staff, and collaborate across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering or related science.
• PE license or ability to obtain licensure in primary state of residence/operation.
• Experience with water/wastewater due diligence and master planning is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct water and wastewater due diligence assessments and master plans.
• Analyze reports, drawings, and data for planning and design projects.
• Prepare and present technical deliverables to teams and clients.
• Mentor junior team members and support proposals and contracts.
• Coordinate with utilities/regulators and manage client communications.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Eng

Job description

Lead Due Diligence Engineer (Water)

Ramboll is seeking motivated candidates to join our Water & Wastewater Treatment Division in Arlington, VA; Richmond, VA; Syracuse, NY; Brentwood, TN or Baton Rouge, LA. Other office locations may be considered on a case-by-case basis. This is a hybrid position.

The Lead Water Due Diligence Engineer will support water and wastewater due diligence and master planning projects. The role spans service areas including water supply, water infrastructure, and water and wastewater treatment to develop comprehensive water solutions for mission-critical facilities. The successful candidate will collaborate across teams, evaluate and interpret data, and exercise independent judgment when selecting and applying applicable regulations and standards. The position also involves leading tasks and clearly presenting technical information to external clients.

Travel may be required depending on project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct water and wastewater due diligence assessments and master plans, including desktop reviews, site visits to industrial facilities, coordination with utilities and/or regulatory agencies, review of historical site information, and preparation of client-specific reports.
• Analyze, develop, and interpret reports, drawings, analytical results, and other data required for planning and design projects related to water management, both quantity and quality.
• Prepare and present technical deliverables (e.g., design calculations, field data results and conclusions, and/or cost estimates) to audiences that may include project team members, the project manager, the project owner, and external clients.
• Support the development and mentoring of junior team members.
• Prepare proposals, fee estimates, purchase orders, and subcontract agreements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related science discipline (e.g., environmental science, geology, chemistry, physics, or biology).
• 4+ years of relevant experience in civil engineering and/or water due diligence.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license, or the ability to obtain licensure within the primary state of residence/operation, as relevant to the role.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, transactional environment and managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Experience working for industrial and/or mission critical clients is a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively on teams with diverse skill sets, including engineers from other disciplines, scientists, and subcontracted professionals.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality work products and supporting Ramboll's growth.

Salary Transparency

At Ramboll, we are committed to fair and transparent compensation practices that support our people and our purpose of creating sustainable societies. The anticipated base salary range for this position is $90,000 to $105,000 per year. This range reflects the compensation we are reasonably expect to offer at the time of posting. Actual compensation will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and internal equity. Because we operate across multiple U.S. markets, pay may differ depending on the cost of labor in specific locations. In addition to base salary, this position may be eligible for bonus, overtime or other forms of compensation and we offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports well-being, professional development, and work-life balance. Our recruiters are happy to share more about the specific salary range and total rewards package applicable to your location during the hiring process.

EEO Statement

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.