Mechanical Process Design
US$110,000 – US$130,000 / yr base salary
Posted 22 Sep 2026
Advertised as “Mechanical Process Design Lead”
BranchFactor Summary
The original posting with the fluff stripped out
- Expected experience
- 15+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- On-Site
- Contract
- Full-time
- Visa sponsorship
- Not offered
| Base salary | US$110,000 – US$130,000 / yr |
|---|
CertificationsProfessional Engineer (PE) License
Field of studyCivil Technology, Mechanical Technology, Technical Drafting (or related)
Study levelCertificate or higher
Company Description
Mechanical Process Design Lead
333 W Washington St, Syracuse, NY 13202, USA
Location: Flexible preferred on Eastern Office Locations - USA
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. No sponsorship is available for this position.
Joining Ramboll
As our new Mechanical Process Lead, you will be working closely with Project Managers and other Consultants doing Engineering Design. This is an excellent career opportunity to work with an expert consulting team on challenging environmental projects for industrial, commercial, and global clients. You will help deliver innovative, inspiring, and sustainable solutions that set new standards and make a genuine difference to our clients, the environment, and society.
Requirements:
A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and 15+ years of qualifying engineering experience in the Wastewater Treatment engineering design or allied field developing detailed process mechanical designs; OR
· An Associate’s Degree or technical school certification in civil or mechanical technology, technical drafting, or other relevant technical curriculum and 20+ years of qualifying engineering experience working in the Wastewater Treatment engineering or allied design field developing detailed process mechanical designs.
· Equivalent education and experience in allied fields will be considered.
· Currently active Professional Engineer (PE) License.
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Lead process mechanical design for large groundwater and wastewater treatment projects.
- Develop functional, constructable process mechanical designs, including P&IDs, process flow diagrams, equipment/piping layouts, and piping isometrics.
- Develop 3D models, plans, specifications, equipment data sheets, and technical documentation; AutoCAD Plant 3D, Revit MEP, and hydraulic/pipe stress software experience preferred.
- Prepare Basis of Design reports, process control narratives, technical specifications, and other technical documents.
- Serve as a mechanical/process or technical lead on large, multidisciplinary projects; experience with commissioning and long-term plant operations is a plus.
Qualifications
- Plan and design complex process mechanical components for wastewater treatment projects, including sanitary, industrial, and environmental systems.
- Analyze and interpret technical data, drawings, reports, hydraulic calculations, and cost estimates to support project design.