Site Design Engineer - Water Infrastructure

Ramboll; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Ramboll is seeking a Site Design Engineer to join our Water Infrastructure Group in the Americas. You will deliver site and civil infrastructure solutions for municipal and industrial clients, take ownership of design assignments, and contribute from planning through final design and construction.

A Bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering and at least four years of site/civil experience are required; proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D is essential; EIT is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, environmental, or a related engineering discipline.
• At least four years of relevant site/civil engineering and design experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency using AutoCAD Civil 3D to develop site-design plans and construction documents.
• Experience in several areas: site layout, grading and drainage, stormwater management, erosion and sediment control, utility design, permitting, and construction-phase support.
• Ability to independently complete defined assignments, exercise engineering judgment, and coordinate with project teams.

Responsibilities

• Independently complete defined site and civil design assignments under the direction of a project manager or senior technical lead.
• Develop site layouts, grading and drainage plans, stormwater-management facilities, erosion and sediment control plans, utility layouts, and construction documents using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Develop surfaces using feature lines and contours; analyze surfaces for cut/fill and earthwork balance.
• Perform engineering calculations, evaluate design alternatives, and prepare technical reports, specifications, permit documents, and cost estimates.
• Coordinate design information with internal disciplines, clients, permitting agencies, contractors, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Support construction-phase services, including site visits, submittal reviews, and field documentation.

Skills

Site design

Grading & drainage

Stormwater management

Erosion & sediment control

Utility design

Permitting

Construction-phase support

Engineering judgment

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil/environmental engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

• Full-time

Company Description

Upstate, NY and Mid-Atlantic locations

We invite you to bring your energy and passion into play as you contribute to innovative and high- quality design solutions. To succeed in this role, you must be capable of exercising judgment in evaluating, selecting, and applying engineering techniques, procedures and criteria to make design decisions.

Ramboll in Americas

Ramboll has 2,000 experts working across 72 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.

Do you want to push the boundaries of your profession and develop your excellence in an open, collaborative and empowering culture? We work to create a sustainable future and our inspiring projects and innovative solutions strive to set the standard among our peers. You will join a global company that has been growing successfully since its founding in 1945. Together, we lead and leave a positive impact on societies, companies and people around the world.

Job Description

As our new Site Design Engineer, you will join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team delivering site and civil infrastructure solutions for municipal and industrial clients. You will have the opportunity to take ownership of defined design assignments, expand your technical capabilities, and contribute to projects from planning and permitting through final design and construction.

You will join our Water Infrastructure Group

As our new Site Design Engineer your key tasks and responsibilities will be:

• Independently complete defined site and civil design assignments under the direction of a project manager or senior technical lead.
• Develop site layouts, grading and drainage plans, stormwater-management facilities, erosion and sediment control plans, utility layouts, and construction documents using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Develop existing and proposed surfaces utilizing feature lines, contours, corridors, etc. Analyze surfaces for cut / fill and earthwork balance.
• Perform engineering calculations, evaluate design alternatives, and prepare technical reports, specifications, permit documents, and cost estimates.
• Coordinate design information with internal disciplines, clients, permitting agencies, contractors, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Support construction-phase services, including site visits, submittal and shop-drawing reviews, responses to contractor questions, punch-list development, and documentation of field conditions.
• Apply Ramboll's health and safety and quality-control processes, communicate project status and potential issues, and actively seek feedback to support continued professional growth.
• Participate in relevant professional affiliations.

Qualifications

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:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, environmental, or a related engineering discipline.
• At least four years of relevant site/civil engineering and design experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency using AutoCAD Civil 3D to develop site-design plans and construction documents.
• Experience in several of the following areas: site layout, grading and drainage, stormwater management, erosion and sediment control, utility design, permitting, and construction-phase support.
• Ability to independently complete defined assignments, exercise engineering judgment, and coordinate effectively with project managers and multidisciplinary teams.
• Engineer-in-Training certification preferred, with interest in pursuing professional engineering licensure.
• Experience supporting municipal, water-infrastructure, industrial, or green-infrastructure projects.

Personal qualities that will help you succeed in this role include:

• Ability to build strong relationships with the other teams/divisions/disciplines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Willingness to continue to improve.

Additional Information

Welcome to our Water division

At Ramboll, a global team of bright water consultants support the development of sustainable societies, working with water projects on a global scale. We assist our clients on their most challenging water management issues, delivering solutions that enable people and nature to flourish. Our Water Division includes three main service groups: Water Infrastructure and Climate Adaptation, Water & Wastewater Treatment, and Water Resource Management.

Services included under our global Water Infrastructure Group include:

• Site Planning and Design
• Stormwater Management and Green Infrastructure
• Water Distribution and Storage
• Sanitary and Storm Sewer Conveyance

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.

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 $85,000 to $105,000 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.

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

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.