Associate Engineer, Industrial Wastewater

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

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.)

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.

Salary Transparency Statement

At Ramboll, we are committed to fair and transparent compensation practices that support our people and our purpose of creating sustainable societies. The anticipated base salary range for this position is $58,416 to $73,020 yearly. This range reflects the compensation we reasonably expect to offer at the time of posting. Actual compensation will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and internal equity. Because we operate across multiple U.S. markets, pay may differ depending on the cost of labor in specific locations. In addition to base salary, this position may be eligible for bonus, overtime or other forms of compensation and we offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports well-being, professional development, and work-life balance. Our recruiters are happy to share more about the specific salary range and total rewards package applicable to your location during the hiring process.

Where People Flourish

Our mission is to create sustainable societies where people and nature flourish. This means that a culture of inclusion is embedded in everything we do.  Our people bring diverse backgrounds and experiences to the company, enabling us to deliver innovative and forward-thinking solutions to our clients. 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 are committed to equal employment opportunity, 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 job.advert.accessibility@ramboll.com with such requests.

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.