Chief Specialist Engineer - Electrical system design and grid integration

Freelio; Odense; Hybrid; DKK 1,900,000 - 2,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Career development opportunities

Leadership Principles driven culture

International project exposure

Job summary

Ramboll seeks a Project Director / Senior Chief Engineer – Power Transmission and Grid Integration to lead electrical system design for utility-scale installations. You will guide FEED through construction and collaborate with global Power Systems experts to deliver impactful projects.

Ideal candidates have OEM experience, hands-on modelling, and deep know-how of grid-forming equipment, FACTS, PowerFactory and PSCAD, plus five+ years leading large electrical packages.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading electrical design for large-scale power transmission projects.
• Hands-on modelling and strong OEM background.
• Deep knowledge of grid-forming equipment and FACTS.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical system design from feasibility and FEED through design, execution and construction.
• Lead development of optimized designs to connect utility-scale assets to the grid.
• Lead dialogue with TSO/DSO to address requirements through design.
• Oversee engineering for large power installations including tender facilitation and quality assurance.
• Collaborate with engineering, project management and client leadership to ensure outcomes.

Skills

OEM experience & modelling

Grid-forming equipment

FACTS

PowerFactory

PSCAD

Grid compliance

Tools

PowerFactory

PSCAD

Job description

Job DescriptionAre you experienced in electrical system design for large-scale power transmission installations? Have you led large and complex electrical packages? Do you have hands-on experience with grid compliance and grid integration for utility-scale installations? If this sounds like you, or you are curious to learn more, then this role could be the perfect opportunity. Join Ramboll as our new Project Director / Senior Chief Engineer – Power Transmission and Grid Integration and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future. Your new role As our new Project Director / Senior Chief Engineer, you will have end-to-end responsibility for leading the electrical system design of large-scale power transmission installations. You will be part of our international Power Systems organisation and work across a broad range of projects connected to the green transition. This includes complex assignments within areas such as electrification, offshore wind, data centres and large-scale energy infrastructure. Ramboll continues to invest in the global Power Systems market, with more than 300 specialists working on Power Systems projects globally and a strong track record across Northern Europe, Central Europe and North America. Your key responsibilities will be: • Lead electrical system design from feasibility and FEED through design, execution and construction. • Lead the development of cutting-edge and optimized technical designs to connect utility-scale assets to the grid • lead and facilitate the technical dialogue on TSO and DSO level to pro-actively identify and address requirements through design • Lead oversight engineering (OE) for large power installations, including employers requirements, tender facilitation, evaluation, contractor oversight, design review, quality assurance, issue handling, etc. • Collaborate intensely with engineering, specialist and project management disciplines to ensure optimal outcomes for the client • Manage the dialogue and interaction with the client’s senior technical leadership • Cross project / client development of scalable technical concepts, solutions • Engage actively in relevant industry working groups, technical forums and professional networks to contribute to industry development and stay close to emerging standards, practices and market trends. About you For this role, we are looking for: • Strong OEM experience, combined with hands-on modelling experience. • Deep expertise with electrical grid-forming equipment and FACTS, such as (e-)STATCOMs and frequency converters. • Experience with electrical system design and modelling, including PowerFactory and PSCAD. • Hands-on experience with grid compliance and grid integration processes for utility-scale installations, such as BESS, renewables and data centres. • Excellent managerial skills and at least five years of experience leading large and complex electrical packages. • Strong communication and client management skills. What we can offer you • Flexible work environment • 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 • The opportunity to work with an international network of Power Systems specialists •The opportunity to contribute directly to major projects supporting the global energy transition Ready to join us? Please submit your application and CV online. You do not need to Submit a cover letter. We invite diversity in all its forms and encourage applicants from all groups to apply.