High Voltage Substation Control Engineer

Ramboll; København; Hybrid; DKK 750,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Possibility to work from home

Fitness facilities

Canteen arrangement

Social activities

Job summary

Ramboll is seeking a High Voltage Substation Control Engineer in Copenhagen or Aarhus to work on major infrastructure projects. You will develop control and protection specifications, configure RTUs and relays, and lead testing and commissioning of HV installations.

The role spans concept to hands-on commissioning in a collaborative, innovative environment. You will contribute to energy solutions with experts, while growing professionally and benefiting from development opportunities, leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level or higher degree in Electrical Engineering or similar.
• Experience in electrical design for transmission and distribution grids is a plus.
• Relevant practical and professional experience in HV systems is required.
• Valid driver’s license (Category B).
• Background in consulting, industry, suppliers, or similar is advantageous.
• Fluent in Danish and English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Develop engineering specifications for control and protection cabinets within the 30–400 kV range.
• Configure and maintain station control systems, including RTUs and protection relays from Sprecher, ABB, and Siemens.
• Perform testing and commissioning of station control installations using specialized test equipment.
• Draft engineering specs for HV and MV equipment (transformers, GIS/AIS, reactive power, filters).
• Collaborate in multidisciplinary project teams across concept, design, procurement, and commissioning.

Skills

Fluent in Danish and English

Electrical design experience

Valid driver’s license (Category B)

Collaborative mindset

Industry/consulting background

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Omicron Universe

RTUs & protection relays (Sprecher/ABB/Siemens)

Job description

High Voltage Substation Control Engineer

• Full-time

Are you ready to dive into the electrifying world of station control systems whit us? Are you excited about participating in some of the largest infrastructure projects? Whether you're a seasoned pro or just sparked with curiosity, if you're eager to learn, we want YOU!

Get hands-on with substations, master protection philosophies, and let's power up your career together. Your work address will be at our office in Copenhagen or Aarhus.

Your new role

As our new Substation Control Engineer, you will engage in a variety of dynamic projects, applying your expertise in station control systems, protection philosophies, and high voltage grids. You will be involved in all project stages, from initial concept and planning to specification, design, procurement, and commissioning. Working in a collaborative and innovative environment, you will have the opportunity to grow professionally while contributing to the development of energy solutions alongside a team of dedicated professionals.

Your main responsibilities will be

• Develop engineering specifications for control and protection cabinets within the 30-400 kV range
• Configure and maintain station control systems, including RTUs and protection relays from Sprecher, ABB, and Siemens
• Perform testing and commissioning of station control installations/systems using Omicron Universe test equipment
• Draft engineering specifications for HV and MV equipment, such as main transformers, GIS/AIS, reactive power compensations, filters, and more
• Collaborate in multidisciplinary project teams, contributing to all project phases from concept development to construction and hands on commissioning

About you

We are looking for someone who is not only adept in their technical field but also driven by a commitment to the green transition and learning. We will nurture your career trajectory from day one, but we also expect certain qualifications:

• A degree in Electrical Engineering or similar
• Beneficial if you have experience in electrical design for transmission and distribution grids
• Relevant practical and professional experience
• Possess a valid driver’s license (Category B)
• Background in consulting, industry, suppliers, or similar is an advantage
• Fluent in Danish and English, both spoken and written
• A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for sharing knowledge

What we can offer you

• Investment in your development
• Leaders you can rely on, guided by our leadership principles
• Be valued for the unique person you are
• Great inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects
• A daily work life with the possibility of working from home, access to fitness facilities, canteen arrangement, and social activities

Are you ready to join Ramboll?

Application deadline: 30.11.2026

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.

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