Entry Level Water Engineer

Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a foundation-owned people company. We have more than 18,000 experts working across our global operations in 35 countries with thousands of experts working across 70 offices in the Americas. Our experts are leaders in their fields, developing and delivering innovative solutions in diverse markets including Buildings, Transport, Planning & Urban Design, Water, Environment & Health, Energy, and Management Consulting. We invite you to contribute to a more sustainable future working in an open, collaborative, and empowering company. Combining local experience with global knowledge, we together shape the societies of tomorrow.

Entry Level Water Engineer - HYBRID

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3 Carlisle Rd, Westford, MA 01886, USA

Full-time

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

The Water Business Unit of Ramboll is seeking full-time Entry-Level Engineering Consultants to join our Westford and Boston, MA offices. The appropriately qualified applicant will perform engineering tasks specific to design and permitting work in the areas of industrial wastewater, storm water, and water resources projects. To succeed in this role, you must have 0 to 5 years’ relevant experience and a strong commitment to safety, environmental compliance, customer relations, and teamwork. Are you our new Entry Level Engineer? Click the apply-button to send your application.

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.

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.

Typical responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• 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 Climate Adaptation & Landscape Architecture, Water & Wastewater Treatment, Water Resource Management and Water & Wastewater Networks.

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.