Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Summary

Join Ramboll's Design and Engineering team as a Senior Geotechnical Engineer and contribute to creating a sustainable future. This hybrid or remote US-based role requires 10+ years of geotechnical and/or geoenvironmental design experience. You will support complex projects involving industrial waste impoundments, dams, and contaminated sites. Responsibilities include design, permitting, construction, and cost estimating, along with collaboration with project teams and clients. Ramboll offers excellent benefits, including flexible work arrangements, generous paid time off, and investment in your development.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering with a concentration in Geotechnical Engineering
• Masters Degree in Civil Engineering with a concentration in Geotechnical Engineering
• 10+ years of experience in geotechnical and/or geoenvironmental design
• Working knowledge of State and Federal Environmental Regulations and Guidance
• Registered Professional Engineer
• Ability to travel internationally
• Proficiency with discipline-specific design software ( e.g., ArcGIS, GeoSlope, Ensoft) or similar
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word and Powerpoint

Responsibilities

• Supporting the conceptual design, permitting, final design, and construction of geoenvironmental remediation systems (cutoff walls, barriers, closures and caps, groundwater management systems, etc) for industrial waste impoundments and contaminated sites
• Supporting the assessment of dam safety and management practices
• Performing construction quantity takeoffs and cost estimating
• Working with experienced Ramboll engineering and CAD staff to develop engineering drawings, technical specifications, and CQA plans
• Performing geotechnical calculations including seepage, slope stability, seismic and liquefaction assessments, settlement analyses, etc
• Providing verbal and/or written inputs to multi-disciplinary project teams and contribute to providing high level strategic advice to clients
• Developing proposals with detailed scopes, timelines, pricing and budgets
• Providing technical direction for routine and unique or complex projects
• Planning, scheduling, conducting, and/or coordinating engineering work involving conventional engineering practices
• Preparing workplans and client reports
• Supervising less experienced engineers or technical support personnel on projects
• Contributing to the development of the geotechnical practice group and business development

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent health and retirement benefits
• Investment in your development