Entry-Level Design Engineer - Syracuse, NY JR19213
Entry-Level Design Engineer JR19213
Syracuse, NY, USA
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. No sponsorship is available for this position.
Ramboll is seeking motivated and inquisitive candidates to join our Syracuse, NY office as a Drafting Engineer (entry-level). We invite you to bring your engineering background into play as you support our Environment & Health Brand by providing drafting and computer-assisted design (CAD) support to environmental remediation projects in the design, construction, and monitoring phases. The ideal candidate will have an interest in and experience with environmental remediation, sustainability, and construction administration to support civil and environmental engineering design projects. To succeed in this role, you must have a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant Engineering discipline, and a minimum of one to three years’ relevant experience. Are you our new Design Engineer? Click the apply button to send your application!
Inviting bright minds
Do you want to push the boundaries of your profession and develop your excellence in an open, collaborative, and empowering culture? We work to create a sustainable future and our inspiring projects and innovative solutions strive to set the standard among our peers. You will join a global company that has been growing successfully since its founding in 1945. Together, we lead and leave a positive impact on societies, companies, and people around the world.
You will join our Environment & Health division
As our new Design Engineer, you will be part of Syracuse’s ambitious, diverse, creative, and collaborative investigation and remediation team. When you start with Ramboll, you’ll be joining a company that strives to make a difference – for our employees, clients, and society. As you work on challenging projects, you will be given increasing responsibility – while also being able to rely on experienced managers and colleagues to offer support and a helping hand as you learn and develop in your role. You will have opportunities to collaborate with design and construction professionals in all the Ramboll business units and organizations in the Americas and globally, including Environment & Health, Water, and Energy.
Your key tasks and responsibilities will be:
- Preparing engineering and construction drawings, under direct supervision, for all phases of a project, utilizing Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD Civil 3D software
- Adherence to the policies and standards set forth in the firm’s quality management system, including Ramboll drafting standards and specific client or industry standards
- Participation in the Ramboll CAD/BIM Coordinator Certification program
- Acting as CAD/ BIM Coordinator on selected projects
- Reviewing vendor drawings/submittals to confirm compliance with Contract Documents
- Actively participating in creating a safety culture in the office and in the field
- Consistently utilizing sound judgement and discretion in performance of job functions
- Analyzing survey reports, maps, drawings, aerial photographs, geotechnical data and other information to plan projects of routine to average complexity
- Developing design deliverables for review by engineering staff
- Performing tasks which require the application of fundamental engineering concepts and mathematical formulas, under direct supervision of engineering staff. These assignments may include performing necessary calculations using accepted formulas and references, as well as developing and detailing simple and complex design elements.
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 Environmental Engineering (or other relevant engineering discipline) and one to three years of relevant experience working in the engineering/design field
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, including experience with civil and general site layout, utility design, earthwork calculations, and surfaces a plus
- Familiarity and experience with Autodesk Storm and Sanitary Analysis, Revit and BIM 360 a plus
- OSHA 40-hour training and up to date 8-hour refresher or ability to obtain
- Engineer-in-Training certification or ability to obtain preferred
- Willingness to grow and learn new market sectors and areas where you lack experience.
Personal qualities that will help you succeed in this role include:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong attention to detail, quality, and safety
- Good interpersonal skills, customer focus, and strong ability to work effectively in teams.
Welcome to our Environment & Health division
Ramboll is at the forefront of addressing the green transition and offers a holistic approach that supports the sector on the journey toward more sustainable solutions. With 16,500 experts in 35 countries, covering the full spectrum of technologies and all parts of the value chain, we plan, design and implement engineering solutions all over the world.
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.
An equal opportunity employer
At Ramboll, we respect human rights and believe that equality, diversity and inclusion foster the best results and a welcoming work environment without discrimination or harassment.
Ramboll conducts all relations with its employees and applicants for employment in accordance with the applicable laws, directives, and regulations of the many countries in which we do business.
We invite applicants without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, domestic partnership status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, age, pregnancy and maternity, military service and veteran status or any other status protected by the law, to become a part of our journey.
We believe that diversity is a strength and that differences between people add value to our organization and allows us to play our part in creating sustainable societies.
How to apply
Apply online. Attach your CV, cover letter and relevant documents showcasing why you are the right fit for the role, if you are available for relocation, and when you are available to start. We look forward to receiving your application.