Resident Engineer

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

About the role

As our new Resident Engineer, you will engage in various levels of complexity construction-related projects, applying standard construction techniques, procedures, and criteria. You will collaborate, make evaluations, and exercise independent judgment to select and apply engineering/construction methods, adapting designs as needed.

Responsibilities

• Analyze engineering concepts of a project using knowledge acquired through your engineering or construction management degree.
• Oversee construction personnel to ensure procedures, methods, and materials comply with contract documents.
• Direct Construction Superintendents, Project Managers, Foremen, and others to adhere to contract documents throughout the project.
• Ensure technical components of a project meet engineering requirements specified in contract documents.
• Perform engineering calculations to determine pump performance, concrete mechanics, pipeline hydraulics, and electrical adequacy.
• Prepare cash flow calculations from critical path schedules and schedules of values to help project owners budget and monitor progress.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology, or
• Associate’s degree or technical school certification in science, math, architecture, computing, technical drafting, or other relevant technical curriculum, plus 4+ years of qualifying engineering experience in the engineering/design field.
• Ability to make decisions affecting the cost and performance of the work.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate.
• Licensed Professional Engineer.
• Municipal and State Agency experience.
• CCM, USACE CQM, CCCA, or NICET certifications.

About the team

You will join the Water US, Construction Management Division, focusing on municipal water construction projects. This role supports work in the Mid-Atlantic, New York City, and the Northeast regions. There are three levels of Resident Engineers based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

• Investment in your professional development.
• Supportive leadership guided by Ramboll’s Leadership Principles.
• Inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects.
• Long-term thinking as part of a foundation-owned company.
• Flexible work arrangements as part of a positive and inclusive work culture.
• Comprehensive benefits package supporting well-being, professional development, and work-life balance.

Pay

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $72,000 to $126,000 per year. Actual compensation will vary based on location, skills, experience, education, and internal equity. The role may also be eligible for bonus, overtime, or other forms of compensation.