Senior Consultant - Data Center Due Diligence

Senior Consultant – Data Center Services (Hybrid)

Hybrid-based position in our Seattle, WA;
Vancouver, WA;
Portland, OR office. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. No sponsorship is available for this position.

Ramboll's Data Center Services team is expanding to meet strong demand from hyperscale and colocation clients. We are seeking a Senior Consultant with expertise in either Environmental Due Diligence or Civil/Site Engineering. This hybrid-path role supports multidisciplinary assessments that help data center developers make informed decisions about site feasibility, permitting, design, and construction.

• Conduct technical due diligence for data center sites, including environmental assessments and/or civil/site feasibility analysis.
• Assist in development of new, or evaluation of existing site layout, grading/drainage, utilities, stormwater, zoning, and permitting pathways.
• Prepare clear, concise, client‑ready deliverables summarizing findings, risks, and recommendations.
• Collaborate with Ramboll experts across environmental, civil, water, geotechnical, electrical, and EHS disciplines and project managers to support integrated project delivery.
• Participate in site visits, client discussions, and early‑stage planning workshops.

• 7+ years of experience in environmental consulting or civil/site engineering.
• Experience in mission‑critical/data center due diligence or site development engineering (grading, stormwater, utilities, land use).
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, site plans, basis of design documents, and regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
• Strong technical writing and analytical skills.
• Proven client communication capabilities in fast‑paced consulting environments. Clear presentation skills and ability to respond to technical questions.

• Environmental Track: ASTM due diligence experience, permitting familiarity, environmental design basis knowledge.
• Civil Track:
  Experience with site layout, land development permitting, grading, utilities, hydrology, or stormwater management.
• Either Track:
  Experience supporting mission critical/data center, hyperscale/cloud, industrial, or infrastructure projects.
• Ability to integrate engineering and environmental considerations into feasibility assessments.

• 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

At Ramboll, we are committed to fair and transparent compensation practices that support our people and our purpose of creating sustainable societies. The anticipated base salary range for this position is $107,167 - $133,959 per year. This range reflects the compensation we reasonably expect to offer at the time of posting. Actual compensation will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and internal equity.

Because we operate across multiple U.S. markets, pay may differ depending on the cost of labor in specific locations. In addition to base salary, this position may be eligible for bonus, overtime or other forms of compensation and we offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports well‑being, professional development, and work‑life balance. Our recruiters are happy to share more about the specific salary range and total rewards package applicable to your location during the hiring process.

Ramboll wants to ensure opportunities are accessible to candidates with disabilities. It is committed to equal employment opportunity, 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. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it more comfortable for you.