Associate Geotechnical Engineer

Job Description

As our new Associate Geotechnical Engineer, you will primarily support the growth of Ramboll’s international mine tailings storage engineering and Global Industry Standard for Tailings Management conformance practice. You may also work on projects in other Ramboll practice areas, such as coal combustion residual (CCR) engineering, contaminated site remediation design, dam engineering, and expert witness support.

This is a unique position that will provide a new Associate Geotechnical Engineer the opportunity to work on challenging national and international geotechnical projects, while remaining based in St. Louis. Furthermore, significant mentorship will be provided to the new Associate Geotechnical Engineer, providing them with attractive long-term career growth opportunities.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Performing geotechnical analyses including slope stability, seepage, static and seismic liquefaction assessments, and settlement analyses.
• Reviewing and interpreting in situ and laboratory testing data to develop design geotechnical parameters.
• Reviewing design, operational, and governance information for tailings storage facilities relative to the Global Industry Standard for Tailings Management.
• Supporting fieldwork projects including groundwater sampling and geotechnical drilling.
• Performing construction quantity takeoffs and cost estimating.
• Supporting report development.

Qualifications

• • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Geological Engineering.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering or completion of test within six months of employment date. 
  • Coursework or experience with fundamental geotechnical concepts including soil mechanics and slope stability.
  • Ability to work semi-independently with limited, but regular, oversight from experienced Ramboll staff.
  • Ability to travel approximately 10-20% of the time, with typical trip lengths of up to one week.

Additional Information

What we can offer you

• Investment in your development
• Leaders you can count on, guided by our Leadership Principles
• Be valued for the unique person you are
• Never be short of inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects
• The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company

Work at the heart of sustainable change

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. We believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that’s where we start – and how we work. At Ramboll, our core strength is our people, and our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act. Being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. We embrace an inclusive mindset that looks for fresh, diverse, and innovative perspectives. We respect, embrace, and invite diversity in all forms to actively cultivate an environment where everyone can flourish and realize their full potential.

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Ramboll in the Americas

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. As a foundation-owned people company, founded in Denmark, we believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that’s where we start – and how we work. Our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act and being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. Ramboll in the Americas has thousands of experts working across more than 70 offices. Ramboll experts deliver innovative solutions across Environment & Health, Water, Energy, and Planning & Urban Design.

Salary Transparency Statement

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 $57,952 to $72,440 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.

Where People Flourish

Our mission is to create sustainable societies where people and nature flourish. This means that a culture of inclusion is embedded in everything we do.  Our people bring diverse backgrounds and experiences to the company, enabling us to deliver innovative and forward-thinking solutions to our clients. We also know how important it is to achieve the right balance of where, when, and how much you work. At Ramboll, we offer flexibility as part of our positive and inclusive approach to work. We are 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. Ramboll wants to ensure opportunities are accessible to candidates with disabilities. So, please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it more comfortable for you. You can contact us at [email protected] with such requests.