Senior Consultant – Data Center Due Diligence

Hybrid-based position in our Seattle, WA; Vancouver WA; Portland, OR office.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. No sponsorship is available for this position.
Are you eager to develop your excellence in an inclusive, collaborative, and empowering community? Are you excited about joining a company that strives to make a difference – for its employees, clients, and society? Are you motivated by creating sustainable change that benefits society and nature?
If this sounds like you, or you’re curious to learn more, then this role could be the perfect opportunity. Join our global Data Center Services team and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future.
Your new role
Ramboll’s Data Center Services team is expanding to meet strong demand from hyperscale and colocation clients. We are seeking a Senior Consultant with expertise in either Environmental Due Diligence or Civil/Site Engineering. This hybrid-path role supports multidisciplinary assessments that help data center developers make informed decisions about site feasibility, permitting, design, and construction.
Your key responsibilities will be:
Conduct technical due diligence for data center sites, including environmental assessments and/or civil/site feasibility analysis.
Assist in development of new, or evaluation of existing site layout, grading/drainage, utilities, stormwater, zoning, and permitting pathways.
Prepare clear, concise, client-ready deliverables summarizing findings, risks, and recommendations.
Collaborate with Ramboll experts across environmental, civil, water, geotechnical, electrical, and EHS disciplines and project managers to support integrated project delivery.
Participate in site visits, client discussions, and early-stage planning workshops.
About you
7+ years of experience in environmental consulting or civil/site engineering.
Experience in mission-critical/data center due diligence or site development engineering (grading, stormwater, utilities, land use).
Ability to interpret technical drawings, site plans, basis of design documents, and regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
Strong technical writing and analytical skills.
Proven client communication capabilities in fast-paced consulting environments. Clear presentation skills and ability to respond to technical questions.
Preferred Qualifications
Environmental Track: ASTM due diligence experience, permitting familiarity, environmental design basis knowledge.
Civil Track: Experience with site layout, land development permitting, grading, utilities, hydrology, or stormwater management.
Either Track: Experience supporting mission critical/data center, hyperscale/cloud, industrial, or infrastructure projects.
Ability to integrate engineering and environmental considerations into feasibility assessments.

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
Hybrid