Technical Manager - Structural Engineering, Dams & Waterfront

Technical Manager, Structural Engineering – DAMS & WATERFRONT

Remote Role - can sit anywhere in the USA.

We invite you to bring your energy, experience, and professionalism into play as you contribute to innovative and high-quality design solutions. To succeed in this role, you must have structural engineering experience in dams and appurtenant hydraulic structures, waterfront structures, or heavy civil structures.

• Performing evaluation and analysis, design, and construction phase review of dams, intakes, outlet works and other hydraulic conveyance and appurtenant structures; building structures that include pump houses, valve chambers, operational/control buildings, powerhouse equipment and other industrial plant features; waterfront structures and bulkheads; concrete and steel earth retaining structures; cofferdams and shoring; pile caps; and shallow and mat foundations.
• Conducting structural inspections and field activities at various project sites and facilities that include dams, appurtenant structures, waterfront structures, culverts and other conveyance structures, and light industrial buildings.
• Compiling data and producing report narratives of inspections, basis of design, presentation of data/results, and analysis summaries for design reports.
• Assisting in the development of design concepts and criteria, analysis and design approach/methodologies, alternative design evaluations and constructability reviews.
• Preparation of detailed design calculations; engineering computation/technical reports; construction plans and specifications for structures on projects with medium to high levels of complexity; and QA/QC and value engineering reviews of the same.
• Involvement in technical societies and associations to stay current with engineering standards and practices and emerging technologies.

• BS in Civil/Structural Engineering.
• Registered Professional Engineer.
• 15+ years of experience with focus and technical knowledge in structural design, including the analysis and design of reinforced concrete structures, steel frame structures, bulkheads, piers, cofferdams, and shoring systems.
• Knowledge and experience with major national and industrial engineering design codes, standards, guidelines, and best practices needed for design of complex structures and projects.
• Experience utilizing STAAD PRO, GT STRUDL or similar finite element modeling programs and MathCAD, Enercalc or similar software.
• Experience performing QA/QC reviews of structural designs.
• Experience preparing cost proposals for various delivery methods.
• Experience designing gravity dams, retaining walls, gatehouses, outlet works, and related hydraulic structures.
• Experience with post‑tensioned anchor systems/structures and related heavy civil and waterfront structures.
• Familiarity with dam and levee safety guidelines published by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Bureau of Reclamation, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and other Federal and State agencies related to Dams/Dam Safety, Heavy Civil, or Waterfront Engineering.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills to present technical information.
• Ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Solid history of directing on‑time and on‑budget delivery of high‑quality structural designs.

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company dedicated to creating a thriving world for both nature and people. We embrace an inclusive mindset and cultivate an environment where everyone can flourish. We offer flexibility and a supportive learning culture to help you grow professionally.

Ready to join us? Please submit your application. Be sure to include all relevant documents including your CV, cover letter, etc. If this role resonates with you but you don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply; we may consider you for this opportunity or other roles within our team.

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