Entry Level Civil/Geotechnical/Geoenvironmental Engineer

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

Inviting Bright Minds

We invite you to bring your enthusiasm and initiative to jump-start your career solving challenging geo-engineering problems to support safe, environmentally friendly, and sustainable management and remediation of industrial waste sites. At Ramboll you will be provided strong mentorship and growth opportunities by supporting our clients in the electric utility, mining, and environmental remediation industries. This position will include working on local projects in the Midwest with opportunities to support international projects elsewhere in Canada, Mexico, and Europe.

To succeed in this role you must be enrolled as an Engineer Intern (E.I.) or Engineer in Training (E.I.T.), have a B.S. in civil or geological engineering, and 0 to 2 years of relevant engineering experience. A M.S. in civil, geotechnical, or geological engineering is strongly preferred, but not required.

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You will join our Environment and Health Department

As our new Entry-Level Civil / Geotechnical / Geoenvironmental Engineer you will be part of our Environment and Health group supporting coal combustion residual (CCR), mining, and environmental remediation projects.

Your key tasks and responsibilities will be:

• 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.
• Performing construction quantity takeoffs and cost estimating.
• Working with experienced Ramboll engineering and CAD staff to develop engineering drawings.
• Performing geotechnical calculations including seepage, slope stability, seismic and liquefaction assessments, settlement analyses, etc., under the guidance of experienced Ramboll staff.
• Supporting the application of the Global Industry Standard for Tailings Management (GISTM) for tailings dams and tailings impoundments.
• Writing reports, technical memoranda, and other documents under the guidance of experienced Ramboll staff.
• Supporting the implementation of fieldwork programs (i.e., borings, sampling, groundwater monitoring, laboratory testing), under the guidance of experienced Ramboll staff.
• Supporting environmental remediation and heavy civil construction projects, under the guidance of experienced Ramboll staff.
• Supporting the implementation of Ramboll's safety and quality management systems
• 10-20% travel is expected

Your starting point for constant growth

From the moment you join Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you grow with the company. For this role, we believe your starting point is:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Geological Engineering and 0-2years of relevant experience focused in geotechnical, geoenvironmental, and civil engineering
  • MS Degree in Civil, Geological, or Geotechnical engineering is strongly preferred.
• Enrollment as an Engineering Intern (E.I.) or Engineer in Training (E.I.T.), based on successfully passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination.
• Required Minimum Skills and Abilities:
  • Microsoft Office, including strong Excel and Word skills
  • Coursework or work experience with geotechnical engineering calculations, including interpreting laboratory test, slope stability, seepage, and settlement calculations.
  • Willingness to learn fieldwork, including investigatory borings, groundwater sampling, and oversight of laboratory testing.
  • Ability to work in a semi-independent manner, including reaching out to experience Ramboll staff for help and guidance if needed.

• Preferred Skills and Abilities:
  • CAD(D) design experience, field experience, and construction oversight experiences.
• Personal qualities that will help you succeed in this role include:
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Work effectively in teams
  • Willingness to continue to improve
  • Ability to work cooperatively with clients, subcontractors, and 3rd parties

Welcome to our Environment & Health division
Ramboll develops innovative, scientifically sound solutions that help increase liveability by reducing pollution and restoring natural environments. One of the world's leading environmental and health consultancies, our bright minds are trusted by clients to manage their most challenging environmental, health and social issues.

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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