Senior Port and Marine Engineer and Project Manager

Job Description

You have great expertise and passion for PORT and MARINE projects and a desire to make a positive impact—we have the inspiring projects. Let’s close the gap for a sustainable future together!

We invite you to bring your profound PORT and MARINE engineering expertise into play, taking on technical design and project management responsibilities that contribute to innovation and high-quality design solutions. You have the competencies—we can bring them into action; better together!

To succeed in this role, you must have proven experience in the technical design of complex port and marine projects and the willingness to add value to people, clients, and our business. Are you our new Senior Port and Marine Engineer and project manager? Click the apply button to send your application.

You will join our Port, Marine, and Coastal Engineering department
As our new Senior Port and Marine Engineer, you will join a highly recognized marine team with excellent collaboration with contractors, port owners, and renewable developers worldwide. You will be part of a diverse, international department across Ramboll Denmark, working on major marine projects across all stages—from planning to detailed design—together with our team of highly engaged and specialized engineers.

We have a strong pipeline of national and international marine projects focused on making the marine world future-fit. Currently, we are leading several major port projects across Europe and overseas, ensuring the green energy transition and advancing blue infrastructure.

Join us in doing what we excel at as design engineers—together we can shape the future and support the green energy transition while expanding the blue infrastructure.

Our department works on a broad spectrum of marine projects, from feasibility studies and Port Master Planning to design and supervision. Our team is well-balanced with senior experts, project managers, specialists, and recent graduates. You will receive a warm welcome from co-workers passionate about their field of expertise. Knowledge sharing and open-minded collaboration across all levels within the department and across the organization are part of our DNA, enabling us to deliver innovative yet efficient solutions to high-quality standards. Your future colleagues have extensive experience in both national and international port, marine, and coastal projects. The multidisciplinary aspect of Ramboll, combined with our focus on innovation and sustainability, gives you a unique opportunity to work with experts from various fields, adding your expertise and personality to the team and developing your skills further.

Your key tasks and responsibilities will be:

• Take responsibility for technical project delivery as discipline lead/design manager
• Drive the development and innovation of our structural skill set as a team effort
• Manage marine projects
• Grow and maintain excellent client relations
• Ensure the highest level of quality in our deliverables
• Promote our capabilities in the market
• Co-create closely with clients and stakeholders, focusing on value creation
• Act as a role model for our younger team members

Your starting point for constant growth
From the moment you join Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development as you grow with the company. For this role, we believe your starting point includes:

• A degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or similar)
• Preferably 10+ years of proven experience in the design of marine structures, such as quays, jetties, berthing structures, pile decks, caissons, block walls, dolphins, etc.
• Knowledge of port equipment, mooring systems, and navigation
• Extensive knowledge of relevant design codes and design methodologies
• Experience with complex multidisciplinary marine projects, such as ports, flood defenses, artificial islands, or immersed tunnels
• Excellent communication skills—professional-level English is required; Danish is highly appreciated, and any additional language skills are a plus
• Comfort in a dynamic work environment with multiple stakeholders
• A strong commitment to sustainability and an active interest in exploring and applying green solutions

Your skill set is respected in the market, and you have built up a valuable network, enabling you to understand clients' needs and market trends.

Personal qualities that will help you succeed in this role include an open mindset and the ability to work both independently and as a team player. You are a confident communicator who enjoys pushing innovation and technical excellence to the next level, as well as motivating and mentoring younger engineers, guiding them on their marine engineering journey.

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

Work at the heart of sustainable change with Ramboll in Denmark
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 Denmark has more than 4,000 employees across twelve offices. Ramboll experts deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Energy, Water, Management Consulting, Environment & Health, and Architecture & Landscape.

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 and characteristics. 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.