Lead Consultant, Civil /Geotechnical /Geoenvironme

Ramboll - Overland Park, KS

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Overland Park, KS

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

As our new Lead Consultant, you will work on complex projects involving the permitting, management, remediation, modification, and closure of industrial waste impoundments, water and tailings dams, and contaminated sites. This role is integral to our Ecology team, where you will contribute to closing the gap to a sustainable future. You will support the conceptual design, permitting, final design, and construction of geoenvironmental remediation systems, including cutoff walls, barriers, closures and caps, and groundwater management systems for industrial waste impoundments and contaminated sites. Additionally, you will assess dam safety and management practices, perform construction quantity takeoffs and cost estimating, and collaborate with experienced Ramboll engineering and CAD staff to develop engineering drawings, technical specifications, and Construction Quality Assurance (CQA) plans. Your responsibilities will also include performing geotechnical calculations such as seepage, slope stability, seismic and liquefaction assessments, and settlement analyses. You will write reports, technical memoranda, and other documents for review by experienced Ramboll staff, acting as the Technical Task Manager by independently leading tasks within a larger project team under the direction of the Ramboll project manager. Leading field investigation programs, including borings, sampling, and laboratory testing, will also be part of your role, along with implementing Ramboll's safety and quality management systems and providing construction oversight and/or management services. This position requires 10-20% travel, and you will be part of our Environment and Health group supporting CCR, mining, and environmental remediation projects, working from our St. Louis, Kansas City, Missouri, or Chicago, Illinois office in a hybrid capacity.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the conceptual design, permitting, final design, and construction of geoenvironmental remediation systems for industrial waste impoundments and contaminated sites.
• Supporting the assessment of dam safety and management practices.
• Performing construction quantity takeoffs and cost estimating.
• Working with experienced Ramboll engineering and CAD staff to develop engineering drawings, technical specifications, and CQA plans.
• Performing geotechnical calculations including seepage, slope stability, seismic and liquefaction assessments, and settlement analyses.
• Writing reports, technical memoranda, and other documents for review by experienced Ramboll staff.
• Acting as the Technical Task Manager by independently leading tasks within a larger project team under the direction of the Ramboll project manager.
• Leading field investigation programs including borings, sampling, and laboratory testing.
• Implementing Ramboll's safety and quality management systems.
• Providing construction oversight and/or management services.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Geological Engineering and 3+ years of relevant experience focused in geotechnical, geoenvironmental, and civil engineering.
• MS Degree and engineering design and cost estimating experience a plus.
• Registered PE (MO and IL, or licensure in another U.S. state with the ability to obtain via reciprocity within 6 months).
• Geotechnical calculations, including seepage and slope stability.
• Independent report writing for review by experienced Ramboll staff.
• Ability to support the development of civil and geoenvironmental design projects.
• Ability to lead field subsurface investigation programs.
• Ability to work semi-independently with limited, but regular, oversight from experienced Ramboll staff.

Nice-to-haves

• CAD(D) design experience.
• CCR experience.
• Mining experience.
• Dam safety experience.

Benefits

• Interesting and diverse projects.
• The opportunity to work with some of the best and brightest professionals in your field.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Generous Paid Time Off.
• Excellent health and retirement benefits.
• Investment in your development.
• Leaders you can count on, guided by our Leadership Principles.
• Appreciation for the unique person you are.
• The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company.
• Inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects.
• Work at the heart of sustainable change.