Senior Resident Engineer, Water Construction

Ramboll; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Ramboll in the Americas seeks a Resident Engineer to oversee diverse water construction projects, applying standard techniques and adapting designs as needed. You will collaborate with project teams to interpret contract documents and ensure compliance across disciplines.

This role requires a degree in engineering or construction management and 4+ years of related experience, with PE credentials and municipal/state agency familiarity considered a strong plus.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or technical certification in science, math, architecture, computing, or related field.
• 4+ years of qualifying engineering experience in the engineering/design field.
• Ability to make decisions affecting cost and performance.
• PE certification and related CCM/USACE credentials are highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Analyze engineering concepts of a project using engineering knowledge.
• Oversee construction personnel to ensure procedures and materials follow contract documents.
• Ensure components meet engineering requirements of contract documents.
• Perform engineering calculations for pump performance, concrete, hydraulics, and electrical adequacy.
• Prepare cash flow calculations from critical path schedule and schedule of values.

Skills

Project management

Decision making

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Associate’s degree or technical certification

Licensed Professional Engineer

CCM, USACE CQM, CCCA, NICET certifications

Job description

Ramboll in the Americas seeks a Resident Engineer to oversee diverse water construction projects, applying standard techniques and adapting designs as needed. You will collaborate with project teams to interpret contract documents and ensure compliance across disciplines.

This role requires a degree in engineering or construction management and 4+ years of related experience, with PE credentials and municipal/state agency familiarity considered a strong plus.