Ramboll

Water Engineer

Ramboll$80K — $95K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Must be currently authorized to work full-time in the U.S. with no visa sponsorship required.
  • Holds an ABET accredited engineering degree in civil, chemical, environmental, or mechanical fields, with advanced degrees or EIT certification preferred.
  • Possesses strong written and oral communication along with excellent time management skills.
  • Demonstrates keen attention to detail, analytical problem-solving abilities, and active listening skills.
  • Is proficient in MS Office applications, with a willingness to learn AutoCAD if needed.
  • Exhibits the ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced consulting environment.
  • Shows willingness and ability to travel, including overnight stays and potential international trips, with a valid driver's license and capacity to obtain a TWIC card.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare preliminary and detailed engineering designs for industrial wastewater treatment systems.
  • Conduct laboratory treatability experiments, pilot-scale testing, and field sampling for stormwater and wastewater.
  • Participate in treatment plant operations, troubleshooting efforts, and studies on discharge impacts to receiving waters.
  • Support wastewater and stormwater permitting initiatives and assist senior staff in proposal and technical report preparation.
  • Monitor construction phases, perform engineering calculations, and develop hydrologic and hydraulic models.
  • Travel to varied project sites for daytime and overnight field work.

Benefits

  • Join a global company with a long-standing history and a focus on sustainable water solutions.
  • Work in an open, collaborative, and empowering culture that fosters professional growth.
  • Engage in innovative projects addressing challenging water management and industrial wastewater issues.
  • Gain hands-on experience through a mix of laboratory, field, and on-site operational work.
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Job Description

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. No sponsorship is available for this position.

Inviting bright minds

Do you want to kick off your career 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.

You will join our Water & Wastewater Engineering Department
As our new Engineer, you will be part of a team dedicated to working with industrial clients to deliver a wide range of water-related projects, which will include industrial wastewater planning and design, permitting and design for industrial storm water management, and may include water resources planning.

Your key tasks and responsibilities will be:
  • Preparing preliminary and detailed engineering design of industrial wastewater treatment systems
  • Conducting treatability laboratory experiments, pilot scale testing, industrial field work
  • Participating in treatment plant operations and troubleshooting
  • Focusing on discharge impacts on receiving water studies
  • Supporting wastewater and stormwater permitting efforts
  • Assisting senior staff with preparing proposals and reports
  • Monitoring the construction phase of projects
  • Supporting stormwater management programs
  • Conducting sampling events (stormwater, wastewater) in various site settings
  • Performing engineering calculations
  • Developing hydrologic and hydraulic models
  • Assisting senior staff with preparing proposals and technical reports, including compiling analytical data
  • Conducting travel/field work (daytime and overnight, usually in U.S.)

Your starting point for constant growth

Required Skills
  • Excellent written and oral communication
  • Good time management
  • Detail oriented
  • Active listener
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
  • Ability and willingness to work as a responsible, independent team player in a consulting environment, including the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
  • Proficient in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Experience using AutoCAD is desired, but not required
  • Ability to work well in a team environment with a willingness to follow detailed instructions and learn new skills
  • Ability to obtain Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC) needed for access to some industrial facilities.

Required Education
  • Successful candidates will have an ABET accredited engineering degree in civil, chemical, environmental, or mechanical fields. Advanced degrees a plus.
  • EIT certification preferred
  • On track to take PE licensure exam or existing PE licensure a plus.

Required Experience
  • Candidates must be willing to travel possess a valid driver's license. Travel may include overnight stay and may be out of state or international.
  • Valid driver's license required

The physical requirements of this position may include the need for climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing/sitting/walking, pushing/pulling, and lifting up to 40 lbs. In certain situations, this position may expose the candidate to extremes in weather (hot/cold); high noise levels, to hazards such as a proximity to moving machine parts and moving vehicles, electrical current and exposure to chemicals. Employees may be required to take specific training and to wear PPE on some occasions.

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 main service areas cover Water Infrastructure and Climate Adaptation, Water & Wastewater Treatment, and Water Resource Management.

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.

How to apply

Apply online. Attach your CV, cover letter and relevant documents showcasing why you are the right fit for the role, and when you are available to start. We look forward to receiving your application.

Salary Transparency Statement

At Ramboll, your base pay is only part of your overall total compensation package. At the time of this posting, this role is likely to be compensated at an annual base salary between $80,000 and $95,000. Actual pay may be more or less than the posted range, depending on numerous factors, including experience, geographical location, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and skill level, and does not include bonuses, overtime, or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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Additional Information

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

About Ramboll

Ramboll is a Danish engineering, architecture and consultancy company founded in 1945. The company employs more than 16,000 experts globally and has especially strong representation in the Nordics, UK, North America, Continental Europe, Middle East and Asia-Pacific. Ramboll provides services within the areas of buildings, transport, planning and urban design, water, environment and health, energy, oil and gas, telecoms, and management consulting. The company is owned by the Ramboll Foundation and has a revenue of approximately EUR 1.5 billion.
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