Technical Manager, Dams & Waterfront Structural Engineering

Ramboll US Corporation; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ramboll US Corporation in Oakland, California seeks a Technical Manager for the Dams & Waterfront Group to lead the structural design staff across dam safety, waterfront improvements, and heavy civil projects. You will supervise evaluations, provide design concepts, prepare detailed calculations, and ensure on‑time, on‑budget delivery while staying current with industry standards.

This role requires a PE license, 15+ years of experience, and strong communication to coordinate across

Qualifications

• BS in Civil/Structural Engineering.
• Professional Engineer licensed.
• 15+ years of structural design experience.
• Experience with reinforced concrete and steel structures.
• Familiar with design codes and standards.
• Proficiency in FEM software (STAAD Pro, GT STRUDL).

Responsibilities

• Perform evaluation and analysis, design, and construction phase review of dams, intakes, outlet works and other hydraulic conveyance structures; waterfront structures and bulkheads; concrete and steel earth retaining structures; cofferdams and shoring; pile caps; foundations.
• Conduct structural inspections and field activities at project sites and facilities (dams, waterfronts, culverts, light industrial buildings).
• Prepare narratives of inspections, design basis, data/results, and analysis summaries for reports.
• Develop design concepts and criteria, analysis approaches, and constructability reviews.
• Prepare detailed design calculations, construction plans and specifications with QA/QC and value engineering.
• Stay current with engineering standards and emerging technologies through professional societies.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Team coordination

Strong communication

Structural analysis

Finite element analysis

STAAD Pro

GT STRUDL

MathCAD

Enercalc

Education

BS in Civil/Structural Engineering

Registered Professional Engineer

Tools

STAAD Pro

GT STRUDL

MathCAD

Enercalc

Job description

Ramboll US Corporation in Oakland, California seeks a Technical Manager for the Dams & Waterfront Group to lead the structural design staff across dam safety, waterfront improvements, and heavy civil projects. You will supervise evaluations, provide design concepts, prepare detailed calculations, and ensure on‑time, on‑budget delivery while staying current with industry standards.

This role requires a PE license, 15+ years of experience, and strong communication to coordinate across