Resident Engineer

Ramboll US Corporation; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Investment in personal development

Support from leadership

Inclusive workplace culture

Job summary

An engineering and consultancy firm in Arlington, Virginia is seeking a Resident Engineer to oversee construction projects and collaborate with teams to ensure adherence to contract specifications. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering or an Associate's degree with relevant experience. This role requires strong problem-solving skills, a decision-making mindset, and engineering knowledge. The position offers competitive compensation and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or technology is required.
• Minimum of 4 years experience in the engineering/design field.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction personnel and ensure compliance with contract.
• Utilize engineering knowledge to analyze project concepts.
• Perform engineering calculations for project components.

Skills

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Technical knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Associate's degree with 4+ years experience

Job description

Resident Engineer

Are you a skilled engineer ready to take on the challenge of overseeing construction projects from start to finish? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where problem‑solving and decision‑making are key to project success? Are you looking for an opportunity to showcase your expertise in construction management and engineering?

If this sounds like you, or you're curious to learn more, then this role could be the perfect opportunity. Join our Water US, Construction Management Division as our new Resident Engineer and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future.

Your new role

As our new Resident Engineer, you will engage in various levels of complexity construction related projects which will require the application of standard construction techniques, procedures, and criteria in carrying out a sequence of related construction/engineering tasks. You must be capable of collaborating and making evaluations and interpretations, exercising independent judgment selecting and applying standard engineering/construction techniques, procedures, and criteria to make design adaptations and modifications.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Utilizing knowledge acquitted in obtaining engineering or construction management degree to analyze the engineering concepts of a project.
• Overseeing construction personnel to ensure construction procedures, methods and materials follow those specified in the contract documents. Directing Construction Superintendents, Project Managers, Foreman, etc. to comply with contract documents throughout the duration of a project.
• Utilizing knowledge of technical components of a project to ensure those components meet the engineering requirements of the contract documents.
• Performing engineering calculations throughout the duration of the project to determine such requirements as pump performance, mechanics of concrete, pipeline hydraulics, and electrical adequacy.
• Preparing cash flow calculations from a critical path schedule and schedule of values in order for the project owner to budget total project cost and to monitor contractors progress and scheduled completion.

Your new team

You will be part of the Water US, Construction Management Division with a focus on supporting the delivery of Ramboll's municipal water construction projects. This position can support work in 3 of our major areas: Mid‑Atlantic, New York City, and the Northeast.

In addition, there are 3 levels of Resident Engineers, based on experience and qualifications.

About you

From the moment you start at Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you can continue to grow with the company. While we look forward to supporting your continued learning and development, for this role we have identified some qualifications, skills, and capabilities that will set you up for success.

These include:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or engineering technology.
• -or-
• Associate's degree or technical school certification in science, math, architecture, computing, technical drafting or other relevant technical curriculum, and 4+ years of qualifying engineering experience working in the engineering/design field.
• Ability to make decisions affecting the cost and performance of the work.

Additional skills, certifications, and qualities that will help you succeed in this role include:

• Advanced degree.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate.
• Licensed Professional Engineer.
• Municipal and State Agency experience.
• CCM, USACE CQM, CCCA, NICET certifications.

What we can offer you

• Investment in your development
• Leaders you can count on, guided by our Leadership Principles
• Be valued for the unique person you are
• Never be short of inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects
• The long‑term thinking of a foundation‑owned company

Work at the heart of sustainable change

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. We believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that's where we start – and how we work. At Ramboll, our core strength is our people, and our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act. Being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. We embrace an inclusive mindset that looks for fresh, diverse, and innovative perspectives. We respect, embrace, and invite diversity in all forms to actively cultivate an environment where everyone can flourish and realize their full potential.

Ready to join us?

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

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

Ramboll in the Americas

Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a foundation‑owned people company. Ramboll has thousands of experts working across more than 70 offices in the Americas, delivering innovative solutions within Environment & Health, Water, Energy, and Planning & Urban Design. We invite you to contribute to a sustainable future working in an open, collaborative, and empowering company. Combining local experience with global knowledge, we together shape the societies of tomorrow.

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.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this position is $72,000 - $126,000 annually and does not include bonuses, overtime or other forms of compensation or benefits. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process.