Technical Manager - Structural Engineering, Dams & Waterfront

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company that focuses on creating sustainable societies. As a Technical Manager in the Dams Group, you will manage the structural design staff, perform structural investigations, and oversee the design and construction of dams and waterfront structures.

Responsibilities:

• 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 of data and development and production of 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 same
• Involvement in technical societies and associations to stay current with engineering standards and practices and emerging technologies

Requirements:

• 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 in use of STAAD PRO, GT STRUDL or similar finite element method programs and MathCAD, Enercalc or similar software
• 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
• Experience in performing QA/QC reviews of structural designs
• Experience in preparation of cost proposals for various delivery methods
• Experience with design of 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, other Federal and State agencies, related to Dams/Dam Safety, Heavy Civil, or Waterfront Engineering