Project Engineer / Civil Engineer — Data Center Site Planning & Development

Syracuse, New York, United States

• Category: Civil Engineering

Description

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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.

Preferred location is Syracuse, NY.  Willing to consider remote applicants. 

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

Are you eager to develop your excellence in an inclusive, collaborative, and empowering community? Are you excited about joining a company that strives to make a difference – for its employees, clients, and society? Are you motivated by creating sustainable change that benefits society and nature?

If this sounds like you, or you’re curious to learn more, then this role could be the perfect opportunity. Join our Data Center Sector and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future.

Your new role

We are seeking a Project Engineer with a civil engineering background and strong site/civil design and Civil 3D skills to join our Data Center Development team. You will work on conceptual master planning, site design, permitting, and utility coordination for hyperscale data center campuses and other complex site development projects across North America.

Your key responsibilities will be:

Support site feasibility evaluations and master planning for data center campuses including site planning, grading, drainage and utility plans.

Coordinate with project managers, CAD technicians, planners, geotechnical engineers, and environmental specialists.

Ensure compliance with local zoning requirements, land development process, and environmental permits.

Prepare technical reports, and engineering design documents.

Mentor junior staff and CAD technicians.

About you

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil engineering or a related field.

5+ years of experience in site/civil engineering — experience with data center, industrial, or campus-scale developments preferred.

Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D and familiar with grading, drainage, and utility design.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred but not required.

What we can offer you

Investment in your development

Leaders you can count on, guided by our Leadership Principles

Being valued for the unique person you are

Never being short of inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects

The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company

Ready to join us?

Please submit your application with your up-to-date CV. We invite diversity in all its forms and encourage applicants from all groups to apply.

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

Work at the heart of sustainable change with Ramboll in the Americas

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.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Equality, diversity, and inclusion are 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 are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone is able to flourish and reach their potential. 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 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. 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 job.advert.accessibility@ramboll.com with such requests.

At Ramboll, your base pay is only part of your overall total compensation package. At the time of this posting, this role is likely to be compensated at an annual base salary between $81,515 - $101,894.  Actual pay may be more or less than the posted range, depending on numerous factors, including experience, geographical location, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and skill level, and does not include bonuses, overtime, or other forms of compensation or benefits.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Company

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Ramboll

On 15 October 1945, Ramboll was founded as the "Rambøll & Hannemann" partnership in Copenhagen, Denmark. Since then, Ramboll has expanded to an international corporation employing 13,000 dedicated specialists.

13,000 employees – putting down deep roots worldwide

Ramboll is a leading engineering, design and consultancy company founded in Denmark in 1945. We employ 13,000 experts and have a strong presence in the Nordics, North America, the UK, Continental Europe, Middle East and India, supplemented by a significant representation in Asia, Australia, South America and Sub-Saharan Africa.

With almost 300 offices in 35 countries, we emphasise local experience combined with a global knowledge-base. We constantly strive to achieve inspiring and exacting solutions that make a genuine difference to our customers, end-users and society as a whole. Ramboll works across the markets: Buildings, Transport, Planning & Urban Design, Water, Environment & Health, Energy, Oil & Gas and Management Consulting.

Creativity and insight – our way of imagining new ideas

We acknowledge that our solutions depend on the creativity, insight and integrity of the people within our organisation. Therefore, we empower the people within our organisation and believe in their inherent abilities, embrace their individual differences and enable them to work in multi-talented teams to produce inspired solutions. As a result of this, people in Ramboll are given an opportunity to achieve greater insight and increase their own potential. After all, consultancy is about individuals assisting others in reaching the optimal solutions.