Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Ramboll; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Geotechnical Engineer, where you will lead complex projects aimed at creating sustainable solutions. With a focus on geotechnical and geoenvironmental design, you will collaborate with talented professionals to tackle challenges in contaminated site management and remediation. This role offers the chance to work on diverse projects that make a real impact on society and the environment. Embrace the opportunity to grow in a supportive and inclusive workplace that values innovation and teamwork. If you are passionate about engineering and sustainability, this position is your gateway to a fulfilling career.

Benefits

Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent health benefits

Retirement benefits

Investment in development

Collaboration with top professionals

Supportive learning culture

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in geotechnical and geoenvironmental design.
• Bachelors and Masters in Civil Engineering with Geotechnical focus.
• Registered Professional Engineer status is required.

Responsibilities

• Support design, permitting, and construction of geoenvironmental systems.
• Perform geotechnical calculations and assessments.
• Supervise and mentor junior engineers on projects.

Skills

Geotechnical Design

Geoenvironmental Design

Project Management

Environmental Regulations Knowledge

Technical Writing

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Master's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

ArcGIS

GeoSlope

Ensoft

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

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.

Job Description

This position is open for hybrid or remote working arrangements in the US.

Are you eager to develop your excellence in an inclusive, collaborative, and empowering community? Are you excited about joining a company that strives to make a difference – for its employees, clients, and society? Are you motivated by creating sustainable change that benefits society and nature?

If this sounds interesting to you, and you’re curious to learn more, then this role could be the perfect opportunity. Join our Design and Engineering team and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future. We are looking to hire key talent to support our growing geotechnical and geoenvironmental design practice. We are seeking applicants with 10+ years of experience in geotechnical and/or geoenvironmental design. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting in the development of complex geotechnical and geoenvironmental designs and will collaborate with project teams to accomplish design goals.

Your new role

As our new Senior Geotechnical Engineer, you will work on complex projects involving the permitting, management, remediation, modification, and closure of industrial waste impoundments, water and tailings dams, and contaminated sites.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Supporting the conceptual design, permitting, final design, and construction of geoenvironmental remediation systems (cutoff walls, barriers, closures and caps, groundwater management systems, etc) for industrial waste impoundments and contaminated sites.
• Supporting the assessment of dam safety and management practices.
• Performing construction quantity takeoffs and cost estimating.
• Working with experienced Ramboll engineering and CAD staff to develop engineering drawings, technical specifications, and CQA plans.
• Performing geotechnical calculations including seepage, slope stability, seismic and liquefaction assessments, settlement analyses, etc.
• Providing verbal and/or written inputs to multi-disciplinary project teams and contribute to providing high level strategic advice to clients.
• Developing proposals with detailed scopes, timelines, pricing and budgets.
• Providing technical direction for routine and unique or complex projects.
• Planning, scheduling, conducting, and/or coordinating engineering work involving conventional engineering practices.
• Preparing workplans and client reports.
• Supervising less experienced engineers or technical support personnel on projects.
• Contributing to the development of the geotechnical practice group and business development.

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:

• Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering with a concentration in Geotechnical Engineering.
• Masters Degree in Civil Engineering with a concentration in Geotechnical Engineering.
• 10+ years of experience in geotechnical and/or geoenvironmental design.
• Working knowledge of State and Federal Environmental Regulations and Guidance.
• Registered Professional Engineer.
• Ability to travel internationally.
• Proficiency with discipline-specific design software (e.g., ArcGIS, GeoSlope, Ensoft) or similar.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word and Powerpoint.

What we can offer you

• Interesting and diverse projects.
• The opportunity to work with some of the best and brightest professionals in your field.
• Generous Paid Time Off.
• Excellent health and retirement benefits.
• Investment in your development.
• Leaders you can count on, guided by our Leadership Principles.
• Appreciation for the unique person you are.
• The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company.
• Inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects.

Ready to join us?

Please submit your application. Be sure to include all relevant documents including your CV and a cover letter connecting your background to the responsibilities of the position. Please note, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. No sponsorship is available for this position.

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.