Senior Technical Lead, Water/Wastewater Infrastructure
Ramboll Environ
Company Description Senior Technical Lead, Water/Wastewater Infrastructure Remote position. Able to work anywhere in the USA. Subject Matter Expert (SME) - Water Infrastructure Location: Flexible (Mid-Atlantic, Northeast, Mid-West) 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. We invite you to bring your technical and professional capabilities into play as you are part of the sustainable growth of Ramboll's innovative, high-quality, and sustainable water practice, especially in the areas of our linear infrastructure practice area, including large diameter sewer rehabilitation and design; large diameter transmission main design; and CSO expertise. You will join our Water team As our new Subject Matter Expert (SME), you will be part of an internationally leading company within the area of integrated water infrastructure. Our business strategy is framed by sustainability and a genuine aspiration to do more good. Making a difference is what motivates us and sets our strategic direction. You will join our international community of interdisciplinary colleagues united around our water story and work collaboratively with water colleagues across the Americas and internationally. Your key role and responsibilities for the assessment, design, and rehabilitation of water and wastewater large diameter linear infrastructure projects will be:
Welcome to our Global Water division At Ramboll, a global team of more than 1.200 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 & Climate Adaptation, Water & Wastewater Treatment, Water Resource Management. Ramboll in Americas Ramboll has 2,000 experts working across 50 offices in the Americas applying their passion to deliver innovative solutions across all disciplines with a particular focus on Water and Climate Resilience, Environment & Health, 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. 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. Ready to join us? Please submit your application. Be sure to include all relevant documents including your CV, cover letter, etc. We recognize that some candidates only apply when they tick every box. However, passion and potential often outweigh a perfect resume and Ramboll's supportive learning culture can help you grow. So if this role resonates with you but you don't meet all the requirements, we encourage you to apply. You might be the perfect fit for this opportunity or another within our team. Thank you for taking the time to apply! We look forward to receiving your application. An equal opportunity employer Equality, diversity, and inclusion is at the heart of what we do. At Ramboll, we believe that diversity is a strength and that different experiences and perspectives are essential to creating truly sustainable societies. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds, 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. Please reach out to our recruitment team to discuss any adjustments that you might require during the application process. Job Description
- Serving as a Technical Lead on larger, complex programs
- Serve as Lead quality reviewer of work products developed by others and coordinating the work of other engineering disciplines into final design deliverables (including calculations, drawings, specifications and cost estimates).
- Preparing technical approach for proposals and estimates of fee for water and wastewater linear infrastructure projects.
- Training and mentoring of design and engineering employees.
- Participates in relevant professional affiliations for strengthening technical skills and representing Ramboll's capabilities through technical presentations.
- B.S. Civil/Environmental Engineering with 12+ years of experience desired; demonstrated expertise accepted.
- Technical expertise in water and wastewater linear infrastructure design with specific experience in designing large diameter water transmission mains, sewage force mains and gravity systems, CSO, and/or stormwater conveyance systems.
- Technical expertise in pumping stations and water storage design experience is a plus.
- Strong personnel development skills with experience mentoring people in engineering, and design positions.
- Strong communication skills with ability to convey complex technical knowledge to clients, public and technical societies.
- Trenchless pipe installation and rehabilitation technologies experience
- Professional certification or licensure in the Northeast, MidAtlantic and/or MidWest Regions and ability to obtain multiple licenses through reciprocity
- Client facing with strong existing client relationships within the water/wastewater infrastructure and/or resiliency field a plus.
Welcome to our Global Water division At Ramboll, a global team of more than 1.200 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 & Climate Adaptation, Water & Wastewater Treatment, Water Resource Management. Ramboll in Americas Ramboll has 2,000 experts working across 50 offices in the Americas applying their passion to deliver innovative solutions across all disciplines with a particular focus on Water and Climate Resilience, Environment & Health, 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. 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. Ready to join us? Please submit your application. Be sure to include all relevant documents including your CV, cover letter, etc. We recognize that some candidates only apply when they tick every box. However, passion and potential often outweigh a perfect resume and Ramboll's supportive learning culture can help you grow. So if this role resonates with you but you don't meet all the requirements, we encourage you to apply. You might be the perfect fit for this opportunity or another within our team. Thank you for taking the time to apply! We look forward to receiving your application. An equal opportunity employer Equality, diversity, and inclusion is at the heart of what we do. At Ramboll, we believe that diversity is a strength and that different experiences and perspectives are essential to creating truly sustainable societies. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds, 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. Please reach out to our recruitment team to discuss any adjustments that you might require during the application process. Job Description
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