Resident Engineer, Electrical

Ramboll; United States; On-site; USD 72,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Ramboll’s Water U.S. Construction Management Division is seeking an Electrical Resident Engineer to oversee municipal water construction projects. You’ll collaborate with design teams and field staff to ensure design intent and contract requirements are met, while applying standard engineering practices.

The role supports Mid-Atlantic region work with potential short-term relocations; entry to senior levels are encouraged to apply, with a base salary range disclosed to attract the right talent.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• EIT certificate and electrical field education.
• Valid driver’s license and travel up to 100%.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Understanding of electrical regulations, standards, and codes.
• Knowledge of electrical systems including generators, UPS, PLC, SCADA.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction-related projects using standard engineering techniques.
• Direct construction personnel to comply with contract documents and report non-conformances.
• Review design criteria, drawings, submittals, RFIs and change management.
• Perform engineering calculations for pumps, concrete, hydraulics, electrical adequacy.
• Assist in commissioning activities and develop logs and checklists.
• Observe contractor progress and review payment estimates for accuracy.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Electrical codes

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Associate’s degree or technical certification in electrical

Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate

Tools

CCM certifications

USACE CQM

NICET certifications

Job description

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

Electrical Resident Engineer

Are you a skilled electrical 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 Electrical Resident Engineer and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future.

Job Description

As our new Electrical 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.

• Utilizing knowledge acquired through engineering or construction management degree to analyze the engineering concepts of a project. Ensuring that the technical components meet the engineering requirements of the contract documents.
• 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 and report non-conformances throughout the duration of a project.
• Reviewing design criteria, specifications, drawings, submittals, RFI responses, change management, and other pertinent documentation. Assisting in coordination and constructability review of design phase submittals.
• Performing engineering calculations throughout the duration of the project to determine such requirements as pump performance, concrete mechanics, pipeline hydraulics, and electrical adequacy.
• Assisting Design Engineer in developing conceptual change management modifications and scope.
• Preparing cash flow calculations from a critical path schedule and schedule of values for the project owner to budget total project cost. Observing and monitoring contractor progress and scheduled completion through daily reporting and digital photo documentation. Reviewing contractor payment request estimates for accuracy.
• Assisting in commissioning activities for equipment and electrical systems. Overseeing site specific commissioning plans and developing/maintaining logs and checklists. Witnessing and documenting performance and startup testing.

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 electrical engineering (BEng/BSc) or related disciplines.

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• Associate’s degree or technical school certification in electrical or other relevant technical curriculum, and 4+ years of qualifying engineering experience working in the engineering/design field.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills; build and maintain collaborative relationships with all stakeholders (client, contractor, and design disciplines)
• General understanding of electrical regulations, standards, and codes.
• General understanding of electrical systems including generators, power supply/distribution, UPS, MCC, VFD, OIT/HMI, SCADA, PLC, RTU, DCS, LPS, SPD, grounding, instrumentation, communications, and security.

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

• Advanced postgraduate degree.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (preferred).
• Municipal and State Agency experience.
• CCM, USACE CQM, CCCA, NICET certifications.

Required Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and availability for up to 100% travel (mostly day trips to sites).
• Electrical field education and aptitude.
• Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certificate.

Your new team

You will join Ramboll’s Water U.S. Construction Management Division to support delivery of municipal water construction projects. The division consists of administration staff, inspectors, resident engineers, and construction management professionals who collaborate to deliver high-quality construction services based out three main regions – Mid-Atlantic, Northeast and New York City. This position will support work in the Mid-Atlantic region, however there may be occasional opportunities offered to work on projects in other regions.

The Water U.S. Construction Management Division is seeking various career development levels of an Electrical Resident Engineer and placement will be based on experience and qualifications. Entry level to Senior level candidates are encouraged to apply.

What we can offer you

• Commitment and investment in your development
• Leaders guided by our Leadership Principles who you can depend on
• A culture that welcomes the unique person you are
• Inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects
• Excellent health and retirement benefits
• Generous PTO and competitive base salary
• Rewards & Recognition Program to recognize exemplary achievements
• Long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company

Why Join Ramboll?

As a leader in sustainable and high-performance infrastructure, Ramboll offers Senior Electrical Construction Managers the opportunity to work on some of the most advanced data center projects in the world. You’ll join a collaborative team committed to excellence, innovation, and safety—empowering you to drive impactful results in the digital infrastructure space

Salary Transparency Statement

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 $72,000 to $126,000 yearly. This range reflects the compensation we 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.

Work at the heart of sustainable change with Ramboll in the Americas

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.