Chief Engineer - Electrification of process industries, high, medium and low voltage

Ramboll; Aarhus kommune; On-site; DKK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development opportunities

Leadership culture

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Ramboll is seeking an experienced Chief Engineer to join our Power Systems team in Aarhus. You will lead electrical and power-system solutions across high, medium and low voltage for industrial and energy projects.

You will collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams, guiding design from concepts through FEED and detailed engineering, while delivering high-quality outcomes and nurturing strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• BSc/BEng in electrical engineering or similar.
• Proven power systems experience incl. LV/MV engineering.
• Experience leading projects and engineering teams.
• Strong English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of low voltage & medium voltage systems according to standards.
• Lead the technical scope and smaller/mid-size engineering teams.
• Act as the client’s technical advisor and Owners Engineer.
• Prepare technical specifications for transformers, switchgear, cables, earthing, and protection.
• Support procurement with technical clarifications during execution.
• Participate in factory and site acceptance testing.
• Participate in sales and proposal work.

Skills

Power Systems

MV/LV engineering

Project leadership

Client advisory

Commercial mindset

English proficiency

Education

B.Sc./B.Eng. Electrical Engineering

M.Sc. Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Are you an experienced electrical engineer with expertise across high, medium and low voltage systems? Would you like to take a leading technical role in complex industrial and energy projects while working closely with clients and multidisciplinary engineering teams?

We are looking for a Chief Engineer to join our Power Systems department and contribute to projects focused on the electrification of process industries.

Your new role

In this role, you will take technical responsibility for electrical and power system solutions across high, medium and low voltage. You will work on projects within areas such as industrial plants, power plants, Power-to-X and oil and gas.

Our work spans different stages of project development, from early concepts and feasibility studies through FEED and detailed engineering to follow-on engineering.

You will work closely with clients to understand their needs, assess technical options and develop solutions suited to their projects. You will draw on your own engineering expertise together with specialist knowledge from across Ramboll to provide technically sound and well-founded advice.

Depending on the size and complexity of the project, you will lead the technical scope and coordinate smaller to mid-sized engineering teams. You will also contribute to strong client relationships and high-quality project delivery.

The position combines technical engineering, project leadership and client advisory work within the electrification of process industries across high, medium and low voltage.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Lead the design of low voltage & medium voltage systems according to relevant standards and regulations
• Leading the technical scope including leading smaller/mid-size engineering teams
• Acting as the client’s technical advisor and take on the role as Owners Engineer
• Prepare technical specifications for power transformers, switchgear, cables, earthing and lightning protection
• Provide technical input and support procurement processes, including handling technical clarifications during project execution
• Participate in factory acceptance testing and site acceptance testing
• Participate in sales and proposal work

About You

• B.Sc./B.Eng. Electrical Engineering, M.Sc. Electrical Engineering or similar
• Proven experience within Power Systems & low voltage & medium voltage engineering
• has experience independently managing projects and smaller/mid-size engineering teams
• a commercial mindset and approach
• Strong oral and written skills in English

What We Can Offer You

• An outstanding opportunity to join the Ramboll Energy division consisting of more than 2000 experts globally which include approx. 300 Power Systems Engineers.
• Ongoing and committed investment in your development
• Present leaders guided by our Leadership Principles
• A culture that welcomes you as the unique person you are

We invite diversity in all its forms.

Application deadline: 31 October 2026.

Work at the heart of sustainable change with Ramboll

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 employs more than 18,000 people globally across 35 countries. Ramboll experts deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Water, Environment & Health, Energy, Management Consulting, and Architecture & Landscape.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of what we do. At Ramboll, we believe that diversity is a strength and that different experiences and perspectives are essential to creating truly sustainable societies. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone is able to flourish and reach their potential. 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 invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds and characteristics. 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 [e-mail] with such requests.