Senior Consultant – Data Center Due Diligence

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.

Hybrid-based position in our Seattle, WA; Vancouver WA; Portland, OR office. 

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

Are you eager to develop your excellence in an inclusive, collaborative, and empowering community? Are you excited about joining a company that strives to make a difference – for its employees, clients, and society? Are you motivated by creating sustainable change that benefits society and nature?

If this sounds like you, or you’re curious to learn more, then this role could be the perfect opportunity. Join our global Data Center Services team and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future.

Your new role

Ramboll’s Data Center Services team is expanding to meet strong demand from hyperscale and colocation clients. We are seeking a Senior Consultant with expertise in either Environmental Due Diligence or Civil/Site Engineering. This hybrid-path role supports multidisciplinary assessments that help data center developers make informed decisions about site feasibility, permitting, design, and construction.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Conduct technical due diligence for data center sites, including environmental assessments and/or civil/site feasibility analysis.
• Assist in development of new, or evaluation of existing site layout, grading/drainage, utilities, stormwater, zoning, and permitting pathways.
• Prepare clear, concise, client-ready deliverables summarizing findings, risks, and recommendations.
• Collaborate with Ramboll experts across environmental, civil, water, geotechnical, electrical, and EHS disciplines and project managers to support integrated project delivery.
• Participate in site visits, client discussions, and early-stage planning workshops.

About you

• 7+ years of experience in environmental consulting or civil/site engineering.
• Experience in mission-critical/data center due diligence or site development engineering (grading, stormwater, utilities, land use).
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, site plans, basis of design documents, and regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
• Strong technical writing and analytical skills.
• Proven client communication capabilities in fast-paced consulting environments. Clear presentation skills and ability to respond to technical questions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Environmental Track: ASTM due diligence experience, permitting familiarity, environmental design basis knowledge.
• Civil Track: Experience with site layout, land development permitting, grading, utilities, hydrology, or stormwater management.
• Either Track: Experience supporting mission critical/data center, hyperscale/cloud, industrial, or infrastructure projects.
• Ability to integrate engineering and environmental considerations into feasibility assessments.

What we can offer you

• Investment in your development
• Leaders you can count on, guided by our Leadership Principles
• Being valued for the unique person you are
• Never being short of inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects
• The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company

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.

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.

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.

Salary Transparency Statement

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 $107,167 - $133,959.  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.