Lead Engineer - Electrical, Data center

About Ramboll

Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a foundation-owned people company. We have more than 18,000 experts working across our global operations in 35 countries. Our experts are leaders in their fields, developing and delivering innovative solutions in diverse markets including Buildings, Transport, Planning & Urban Design, Water, Environment & Health, Energy, and Management Consulting. We invite you to contribute to a more sustainable future working in an open, collaborative, and empowering company. Combining local experience with global knowledge, we together shape the societies of tomorrow.

Ramboll globally

Ramboll is a leading engineering, architecture and consultancy company. Working at one of our offices in 35 countries you will join 16,000 fellow bright minds in creating innovative and sustainable solutions within Buildings, Transport, Energy, Environment & Health, Architecture, Landscape & Urbanism, Water and Management Consulting. Combining local experience with global knowledge, we help shape the society of tomorrow.

Your new role

As our new Principal Engineer (Electrical), you will contribute to delivering technical designs in locations throughout the UK, Europe and remote locations around the world. You will be an integral part of the UK Buildings team, working in the Data Centre market in many countries. The Data Centre team work on mission critical and highly resilient electrical and mechanical systems associated with Data Centre and mission critical facilities.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• HV and LV power system design, reviews and checking.
• Electrical building services design. This will include but not be limited to lighting, small power, containment, cable routing, fire detection, security, lightning protection and earthing.

• Proactively co-ordinate critical power system designs with internal and external stakeholders.

• Application of advanced/well-developed problem-solving skills when identifying and resolving project challenges.
• Communication (written and verbal) with all members of a multidisciplinary design team.

About you

• Master’s or BEng Honours degree in electrical or power systems engineering, or equivalent relevant qualification.

• Chartered (or en route to) with a recognised professional institution.
• Knowledge of HV and LV critical and highly resilient power systems specifically associated with Data Centres.
• Clear understanding of the different electrical distribution topologies associated with data centre designs.

• Experienced in HV and LV critical and highly resilient power systems, including substation design, UPS design, and standby generation.
• Proficient in the use of proprietary design software (Trimble). This will include but not be limited to cable sizing, short circuit analysis and protection and co-ordination.
• Proficient in the use of AutoCAD for developing detailed electrical single line diagrams.
• Experience in data centre and mission critical design in the UK and Europe would be beneficial.
• Experience and knowledge of IEC, BS an EN standards.
• Be aware of on-site installation practice and buildability.
• Ability to explain and present engineering concepts and solutions to internal and external stakeholders (written and verbal).

Master’s or Bachelors Eng degree in electrical or power systems engineering, or equivalent relevant qualification.

Personal qualities that will help you succeed in this role include:

• A clear passion for engineering with an attitude of absolute intolerance for non-compliance in relation to people safety, environment or product quality.
• A flexible attitude. In an environment with frequently changing deadlines, you can be relied on to meet deadlines.
• Should be committed to both their work and personal development, with a willingness to widen their experience and knowledge base.
• Must possess professional English language skills (written and verbal).
• Should be able to communicate clearly with CAD and BIM team by sketches. Should be able to work in a team and support, mentor and develop junior engineers  

What we can offer you

• Commitment to your development.
• Leaders guided by our Leadership Principles.
• A culture that welcomes you as the unique person you are.
• Inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects.
• The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company.

• Work that reflects your interests and passions, with a high degree of job satisfaction.

Ready to join us?

Please submit your application with your up-to-date CV. We invite diversity in all its forms and encourage applicants from all groups to apply.

Thank you for taking the time to apply! We look forward to receiving your application.

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 realise their full potential.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion is at the heart of what we do

We believe in the strength of diversity and know that unique experiences and perspectives are vital for creating truly sustainable societies. Therefore, we are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone can flourish and reach their potential. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and encourage you to contact our recruitment team to discuss any accommodations you need during the application process.