Mechanical Engineer

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. 

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 experienced candidates to join the Solutions for Industry group in our Binghamton, NY office. Are you looking to utilize your problem-solving knowledge and experience in a collaborative, inclusive, diverse, and empowering culture? When you start with Ramboll, you’ll be joining a company that strives to make a difference – for our employees, clients, and society. In your role you will have opportunity to lead and demonstrate your experience on unique and challenging medium and large sized industrial projects. Our vision is to be a leading consultancy globally, delivering integrated and sustainable solutions that shape today and tomorrow.

Your New Role

As our new Mechanical Engineer, you will be working across a wide range of mechanical design knowledge areas and have a desired focus area in HVAC design of chemical, power, and/or industrial facilities. The candidate will work alongside other experienced and entry level engineers in an environment where sharing knowledge to develop innovative technically sound designs is considered the key to success. 

Your key responsibilities will be: 

• Performing design and engineering work in various areas of the mechanical discipline. The majority of the work will be related to heating, ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC); however, the candidate should also expect work in industrial piping, plumbing, central utility plants, compressed air systems, chilled water systems, steam systems, and fire protection.

• Coordinating with other engineering disciplines to produce final construction drawings and details associated with mechanical engineering projects. 

• Developing conceptual designs and cost estimates for early stages of the project life cycle. 

• Creating design drawings utilizing Revit 3D design software.

• Conducting or participating in investigative energy assessments to identify energy and cost savings measures.

• Assessing and designing building ventilation systems based on requirements for heat removal in industrial spaces and maintaining indoor air quality. 

• Conducting spreadsheet analysis to assess the energy and cost savings of proposed energy conservation measures (ECMs) 

• Utilizing building modeling software to determine envelope heat gains/losses and assess savings potentials of ECMs.

• Specifying mechanical equipment 

• Designing plumbing and building utility piping systems 

• Summarizing engineering results in written reports and/or presentations that are cohesive and of the highest quality.

• Visiting job sites as required for projects involving upfit of existing systems. A mix of day trips and overnight domestic trips should be expected. 

• Adhering to the policies and standards set forth in the Ramboll’s Project Execution Manual. 

• Promoting and maintaining a safe working environment for all employees by adhering to Ramboll’s Health, Safety, and Environmental procedures. 

About you

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

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and minimum of 4 years of experience in engineering and design of HVAC systems 

• Experience designing large scale hydronic systems 

• Working knowledge of fire protection requirements for industrial facilities, including the IFC, NFPA standards and FM Global guidelines. 

• Desire to work in chemical, power, and industrial market segment with ability to work at industrial facilities gathering data for designs (expect <10% travel). 

• Detail oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills. 

• Ability and desire to work in a fast-paced work environment.

What we can offer you

• Commitment to your development

• Leaders guided by our Leadership Principles

• A culture that welcomes you as the unique person you are

• Inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects

• The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company

• Competitive compensation 

• Generous PTO

Salary Transparency

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 $95,000 to $115,000 per year. 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.

Work at the heart of sustainable change

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. 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. At Ramboll, our core strength is our people, and our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act. Being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. We embrace an inclusive mindset that looks for fresh, diverse, and innovative perspectives. We respect, embrace, and invite diversity in all forms to actively cultivate an environment where everyone can flourish and realize their full potential.

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 View email address on click.appcast.io with such requests.

Ready to join us?

Please submit your application. Be sure to include all relevant documents including your CV, cover letter, etc.

Thank you for taking the time to apply! We look forward to receiving your application.