Assistant Project Manager and Design Engineer

Company 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 Assistant Project Manager and Design Engineer, you will perform assignments requiring the application of standard design engineering principles and practices for an entire project or selected segments of projects. Under supervision, the incumbent must be capable of exercising independent judgment in evaluating, selecting, and applying design engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to make design adaptations and modifications.

Project work will be focused on industries including, Food & Beverage, Leachate Management, Anaerobic Digesters, Life Sciences & Pharmaceutical, Metals industries and supporting PRP groups (i.e. groundwater treatment).

Your key tasks and responsibilities will be:

• Functions as process design engineer for physical/chemical and biological wastewater treatment systems for various industries.
• Interfaces with engineering disciplines and others technical areas to deliver a seamless multidiscipline design package.
• Assist in planning and designing projects, following design, construction, and government standards, as well as the policies and standards.
• Assist in tracking project schedule, budget, and deliverables over the lifespan of the project.
• Prepares and present technical reports including workplans, basis of design documents and technical design narratives supporting design efforts.
• Coordinates with internal and external client contacts.
• Review of engineering submittals from contractors and equipment suppliers.
• Provide engineering support during construction to resolve contractor RFI’s and field issues.
• Provide technical support for proposal development and costing efforts.

Your starting point for constant growth

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering and 3+ years of qualifying engineering experience working in the engineering/design field.
• Demonstrated experience in industrial wastewater treatment plant, anaerobic digesters, or similar designs, including development of contract drawings and technical specifications.
• Mastered engineering fundamentals and in utilizing various design software packages such as AutoCAD and PIPE-FLO.
• Incumbent shall have strong focus on acquiring PE license when qualified to do so.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Work effectively in teams.
• Willingness to continue to improve.
• Willingness to travel for site investigation and construction inspections. Depending on project requirements, up to 20% is possible.
• Basic knowledge of proposal development processes.
• Basic knowledge of financial reporting systems.
• Proficient with Microsoft office suite (word, excel, powerpoint)

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.

Ready to join us?

Please submit your application with your up-to-date CV. We invite diversity in all its forms and encourage applicants from all groups to apply.

We recognize that some candidates only apply when they tick every box. However, passion and potential often outweigh a perfect resume and Ramboll’s supportive learning culture can help you grow. So if this role resonates with you but you don't meet all the requirements, we encourage you to apply. You might be the perfect fit for this opportunity or another within our team.

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

 Work at the heart of sustainable change with Ramboll in the Americas

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. As a foundation-owned people company, founded in Denmark, 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. Our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act and being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. Ramboll in the Americas has thousands of experts working across more than 70 offices. Ramboll experts deliver innovative solutions across Environment & Health, Water, Energy, and Planning & Urban Design.

 Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of what we do. At Ramboll, we believe that diversity is a strength and that different experiences and perspectives are essential to creating truly sustainable societies. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone is able to flourish and reach their potential. 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 invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds, 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 [email protected] with such requests.

Salary Transparency StatementAt 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 $65,000 and $80,000. 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.

Additional Information

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