Senior Project Engineer, Water Infrastructure

Ramboll; Maryland; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ramboll in Americas is seeking an experienced Senior Civil/Environmental Engineer to lead municipal and industrial water infrastructure design in the Mid-Atlantic region. The role requires strong project leadership, design calculations, and construction planning expertise supported by a PE license in VA, DC, or MD.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years of relevant experience, experience with gravity and pressure pipelines, and a collaborative approach to cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil/Environmental Engineering.
• 8+ years of experience with water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure design.
• PE license in VA, DC and/or MD; ability to obtain multiple licenses via reciprocity.

Responsibilities

• Leading technical linear infrastructure designs for municipal/industrial clients.
• Develop design concepts, criteria, analysis and constructability reviews.
• Prepare detailed design calculations, computational reports, and construction plans for complex projects; perform QA/QC and value engineering.
• Support bid phase and construction phase services.
• Assist in business development, project estimating and planning.
• Coordinate and mentor technical staff and project teams; engage with professional societies to stay current.

Skills

Project leadership

Design calculations

Construction plans

Mentoring

Business development

Regulatory knowledge

Team coordination

Education

B.S. in Civil/Environmental Engineering

PE license (VA, DC and/or MD)

Job description

Location: Mid-Atlantic (Richmond, VA/Arlington, VA/Hunt valley, MD)

Ramboll in Americas

Ramboll has nearly 2,000 experts working across 50 offices in the Americas applying their passion to deliver innovative solutions within Environment & Health, Water, Energy and Planning & Urban Design. Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a people company. We invite you to contribute to a sustainable future working in an open, collaborative and empowering culture.

Your key tasks and responsibilities will be:

• Leading technical linear infrastructure designs and preparation of contract documents for municipal and industrial clients, including planning, execution and close-out.
• Assisting in the development of design concepts and criteria, analysis and design approach/methodologies, alternative design evaluations and constructability reviews.
• Preparation of detailed design calculations; engineering computation/technical reports; construction plans and specifications for projects with medium to high levels of complexity; and QA/QC and value engineering reviews of same.
• Performing bid phase and construction phase services.
• Supporting business development proposal creation, project estimating and planning.
• Coordination and mentoring of technical staff and oversight of project teams, in collaboration with other Project Managers and those with People Management responsibilities.
• Involvement in technical societies and associations to stay current with engineering standards and practices and emerging technologies

Your starting point for constant growth:

From the moment you join Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you grow with the company. For this role, we believe your starting point is:

• BS in Civil/Environmental Engineering.
• 8+ years of experience (demonstrated expertise accepted) with technical proficiency in water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure design, including gravity pipeline design, pressure pipeline design and pipeline rehabilitation utilizing trenchless technologies.
• Proficiency in understanding Federal, State, and local environmental regulations and how they apply to our Municipal and Industrial clients.
• Knowledge and experience with major national and industrial engineering design codes, standards, guidelines, and best practices needed for design of complex structures and projects.
• PE license in VA, DC and/or MD required with ability to obtain multiple licenses through reciprocity.

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.

Where People Flourish

Our mission is to create sustainable societies where people and nature flourish. This means that a culture of inclusion is embedded in everything we do. Our people bring diverse backgrounds and experiences to the company, enabling us to deliver innovative and forward-thinking solutions to our clients. We also know how important it is to achieve the right balance of where, when, and how much you work. At Ramboll, we offer flexibility as part of our positive and inclusive approach to work. We are committed to equal employment opportunity, 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. So, please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it more comfortable for you. You can contact us at [e-mail] with such requests.

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 $120,000 to $150,000 per year. This range reflects the compensation wereasonablyexpect 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.