Consultant

Job Description

The Water Business Unit of Ramboll is seeking full-time Entry-Level Engineering Consultants to join our Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Houston, Texas; and Brentwood (Nashville), Tennessee; 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 also 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
• Wastewater and stormwater permitting
• 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, mechanical, or environmental 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.

Ramboll in Americas
Ramboll has nearly 2,000 experts working across 50 offices in the Americas applying their passion to deliver innovative solutions within Environment & Health, Water, 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.

How to apply
Apply online. Attach your CV, cover letter and relevant documents showcasing why you are the right fit for the role, and when you are available to start. We look forward to receiving your application.

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