Senior Civil Engineer/Project Manager

Ramboll is a global multi-disciplinary engineering, design, and consultancy company. We have 16,500 employees worldwide, with 300 offices across 35 countries, including 59 offices in the US.

Joining Ramboll means working for a company that strives to make a difference – for our employees, clients, and society.  We truly support and encourage your professional development, and you will feel invited and guided to unfold your ingenuity and develop your excellence with Ramboll. You will contribute to exciting and innovative projects, and work for sustainable change so people and nature can flourish. Here you will contribute to a sustainable future in an inclusive, collaborative, and empowering community.

Ramboll. Bright ideas. Sustainable change. Join us!

Job location: Syracuse, Rochester, or Albany, NY

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

Ramboll is seeking motivated and experienced candidates to join our Engineering practice as a Senior Civil Engineer or a Project Manager. We invite you to bring your Civil Engineering and Project Management background into play as you lead a variety of projects. To succeed in this role, you must have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil or environmental engineering or other relevant discipline and have approximately 10 years of relevant experience.  

Inviting bright minds

Do you want to push the boundaries of your profession 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 Engineering Resources Team in the Design & Engineering practice within the Environment & Health Market.

As our new Senior Civil Engineer/Project Manager, you will be part of Ramboll’s ambitious, diverse, creative, and collaborative Site Solutions team. When you start with Ramboll, you’ll be joining a company that strives to make a difference – for our employees, clients and society. As you work on challenging projects, you will be given increasing responsibility – while also being able to rely on experienced managers and colleagues to offer support and a helping hand as you develop in your role. You will have opportunities to collaborate with design and construction professionals in all the Ramboll business units and organizations in the Americas and globally, including Environment & Health, Water, and Energy.

A Ramboll Senior Civil Engineer/Project Manager has the ability to apply advanced/well-developed skills and knowledge of a specialized job area, typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. They are fully proficient in applying established standards in the discipline and work independently and may instruct or coach other professionals. Senior Civil Engineers/Project Managers work with limited supervision and manage projects/processes, contributing to department-level results.

 Your key tasks and responsibilities for this role will be:

• Successfully managing the execution of Civil design projects from inception to completion, providing expertise in site development, infrastructure, stormwater management, land development, and construction-phase support
• Lead the development of detailed design drawings, technical specifications, and engineering reports for civil and environmental projects
• Conduct site evaluations, grading, drainage, and utility design to meet project goals and local regulations
• Lead design, modeling, and evaluation of stormwater management systems to mitigate flooding and environmental impacts
• Implement sustainable and cost-effective solutions, such as green infrastructure and low-impact development practices
• Ensure designs comply with relevant codes, regulations, and industry standards
• Supervise and mentor junior engineers, providing guidance and support in their professional development.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance team culture, promoting effective communication and knowledge sharing.
• Allocate resources efficiently and manage project teams to achieve project objectives.
• Lead business development and project management activities including scope and budget development, proposal writing, budget/milestone tracking, client presentation, and regulatory interaction
• Assists in identifying and pursuing business development opportunities within service lines, spearheads, sectors, key accounts and/or growth initiatives
• Actively engaged in client development, cross market, cross service line/spearhead and/or cross geography collaboration
• Adhere to the policies and standards set forth in the firm’s quality management system, including Ramboll drafting standards and specific client or industry standards
• Regularly interact with existing and prospective clients, and establishing collaborative project teams of Engineers, Geologists, Scientists and Subject Matter Experts
• Directly communicate with internal stakeholders (e.g., project officer, subject matter expert, project owner) and external stakeholders (e.g., vendors, subcontractors, contractors)
• Provide technical quality reviews of work products developed by others and coordinate the work of other engineering disciplines into the final design deliverables
• Coach and mentor project team members to develop their professional and project management skills, in collaboration with Division/People Managers.
• Proficient at developing project scope, schedule and budget, and assembling and managing project team/resources that are proficient in the technical aspects of the project
• Act as a leader in implementing and promoting health and safety requirements and guidance
• Coordinate safe performance of work and appropriate safety training of the team, and create an environment to enhance safety culture

This comprehensive list of responsibilities should help potential candidates understand the expectations and demands of the Senior Civil Engineer or Project Engineer role in Syracuse, NY, combining technical expertise with leadership and project management skills.

From the moment you join Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you grow with the company. For this role, your starting point is:

• Bachelor's or master’s degree in civil or environmental engineering, science or other related field and 10 to 20 years of relevant experience
• Working knowledge of state and federal regulations and technical guidance
• Active Professional Engineering licensure preferred
• Solid project management skills, with strong technical and client relationship-building capabilities
• Experience with conventional and innovative technologies

 Personal qualities that will help you succeed in this role include:

• Ability to work on and prioritize multiple projects with competing deadlines
• Excellent skills, with a strong attention to detail, quality, and safety
• Strong interpersonal skills, customer focus, and ability to work effectively in teams
• Works very effectively in teams and at times is a primary team coordinator with a focus on both project priorities and staff growth
• Effectively utilizes established quality control processes and regularly communicates project status to the owner
• Participates in relevant professional and technical affiliations

Welcome to our Environment & Health division

Ramboll develops innovative, scientifically sound solutions that help increase liveability by reducing pollution and restoring natural environments. One of the world’s leading environmental and health consultancies, our bright minds are trusted by clients to manage their most challenging environmental, health and social issues.

 Ramboll in Americas

Ramboll has nearly 2,000 experts working across 72 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.

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 $94,000 - $123,000.  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.

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!

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