Structural Project Engineer, Dams & Waterfront

Ramboll Group A/S; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Structural Project Engineer to join their Dams Group. The role involves evaluating and designing hydraulic structures, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with national design codes. Ideal candidates will have a BSc in Civil/Structural Engineering and over 5 years of relevant experience. Join a culture that values sustainable change and professional growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in structural design, including analysis and design of reinforced concrete and steel frame structures.
• Registered Professional Engineer (or on track for licensure).

Responsibilities

• Evaluating and analyzing dams, intakes, outlet works, and other hydraulic structures.
• Preparing detailed design calculations, engineering reports, and construction plans.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Education

BSc in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

Excel

CAD

STAAD PRO

Mathcad

Job description

Structural Project Engineer, Dams & Waterfront

Structural Engineer, Dams & Waterfront Group

Full-time – PA: Blue Bell, NY: NYC, Syracuse, VA: Arlington, Richmond, NJ: Princeton

STRUCTURAL ENGINEER – DAMS & WATERFRONT

We invite you to bring your energy, experience, and professionalism into play as you contribute to innovative and high-quality design solutions. To succeed in this role, you must have structural engineering experience applicable to dams and appurtenant hydraulic structures, waterfront structures, or heavy civil structures.

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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 1945. Together, we lead and leave a positive impact on societies, companies, and people worldwide.

You will join our Dams Group

As our new Structural Engineer in the Dams Group, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary staff and self-perform structural design, including support for structural investigations, analysis, designs, and construction phase engineering related to Dam Safety, waterfront improvements or redevelopment, and other heavy civil works projects. Assignments include writing inspection/investigation reports, performing stress and stability analyses, developing design concepts for concrete, steel, and wood members/structures, and preparing final structural details, plans, and specifications.

Your key tasks and responsibilities will be:

• Evaluating and analyzing dams, intakes, outlet works, and other hydraulic conveyance and appurtenant structures; building structures such as pump houses, valve chambers, operational/control buildings, powerhouse equipment, and other industrial features; waterfront structures and bulkheads; concrete and steel earth retaining structures; cofferdams and shoring; pile caps; and shallow and mat foundations.
• Conducting structural inspections and field activities at various project sites, including dams, appurtenant structures, waterfront structures, culverts, conveyance structures, and light industrial buildings.
• Compiling data and developing reports on inspections, design basis, data/results presentation, and analysis summaries for design reports.
• Assisting in developing design concepts, criteria, analysis and design methodologies, alternative evaluations, and constructability reviews.
• Preparing detailed design calculations, engineering reports, construction plans, and specifications for complex structures; conducting QA/QC and value engineering reviews.
• Engaging with technical societies to stay current with standards, practices, and emerging technologies.

Your starting point for growth

From day one, we support your personal and professional development. Your starting point should include:

• BSc in Civil/Structural Engineering
• Registered Professional Engineer (or on track for licensure)
• 5+ years of experience in structural design, including analysis and design of reinforced concrete, steel frame structures, bulkheads, piers, cofferdams, and shoring systems
• Knowledge of national and industrial design codes, standards, and best practices
• Experience with Excel, CAD, and basic engineering analysis software

Preferred experience includes:

• Design of gravity dams, retaining walls, gatehouses, outlet works, and hydraulic structures
• Post-tensioned anchor systems/structures
• Familiarity with dam and levee safety guidelines from agencies like US Army Corps of Engineers, Bureau of Reclamation, FERC
• Experience with STAAD PRO, GT STRUDL, Mathcad, Enercalc, VBA, Matlab or similar software

Personal qualities for success:

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams
• Collaborative mindset with structural engineering staff

Work at the heart of sustainable change

We believe in creating a thriving world through sustainable change. Our culture values openness, curiosity, inclusivity, and diversity, fostering an environment where everyone can flourish and reach their full potential.

Ready to join us?

Please submit your application with all relevant documents, including your CV and cover letter.

We encourage candidates who are passionate and show potential, even if they do not meet every requirement, to apply. Our supportive culture helps you grow and find the right fit within our team.

Thank you for considering a career with us!

An equal opportunity employer

We value diversity and are committed to inclusion. We invite candidates of all backgrounds, and are happy to discuss any accommodations needed during the application process.