High Voltage Substation Primary Engineer

Ramboll; Aarhus; On-site; DKK 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development opportunities

Hybrid/remote work options

Fitness facilities

Canteen and social activities

Job summary

Ramboll is seeking a Substation Primary Engineer to shape high-voltage infrastructure across project stages from concept to commissioning. You will lead primary design for AIS and GIS substations up to 400 kV, specify equipment, and ensure technical excellence while collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams in a dynamic energy environment.

Based in Denmark with offices in Copenhagen or Aarhus, you will grow professionally, mentor colleagues, and engage with clients to deliver safe, robust HV

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or similar.
• Significant experience in primary design of transmission or distribution substations.
• Knowledge of protection and control design helps understanding full HV substation scope.
• Experience from consulting, utilities, OEMs, or EPC contractors is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and review the primary design of AIS and GIS substations up to 400 kV.
• Develop substation layouts, bay arrangements, busbar systems, earthing and lightning protection solutions.
• Select and specify high-voltage equipment and prepare technical specifications, tender documents, and data sheets.
• Perform and verify key design calculations, including current capacity, short-circuit forces, voltages.
• Coordinate interfaces with protection, control, cables, civil, structural, and other disciplines.
• Support procurement, supplier follow-up, design reviews, FAT/SAT and commissioning activities.
• Collaborate with clients and project managers on technical solutions, scope, risks, estimates, and change management.
• Provide technical guidance, quality assurance, and mentoring to strengthen primary engineering capabilities.

Skills

High-voltage design

Electrical engineering

Team collaboration

Danish language

English language

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

HV design software

Job description

High Voltage Substation Primary Engineer

• Full-time

Are you ready to shape the future of high-voltage substations with us? Do you want to contribute to complex energy infrastructure projects and help enable the green transition? Whether you already bring solid substation design experience or you are looking to grow further within high-voltage primary engineering, we would like to hear from you.

Join us in delivering robust, safe, and efficient high-voltage solutions across all project stages — from early concept studies and layouts to design, specification, tender support, FAT/SAT participation, and site-related engineering support. Your work address will be at our office in Copenhagen or Aarhus.

Your new role

As our new Substation Primary Engineer, you will be involved in the design and engineering of high-voltage substations and associated primary systems. You will work in multidisciplinary project teams and contribute with technical expertise across substation layouts, high-voltage equipment selection, busbar design, transformer engineering, earthing, and lightning protection.

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

• Lead and review the primary design of AIS and GIS substations up to 400 kV
• Develop substation layouts, bay arrangements, busbar systems, earthing and lightning protection solutions
• Select and specify high-voltage equipment and prepare technical specifications, tender documentation and equipment data sheets
• Perform and verify key design calculations, including current capacity, short-circuit forces, voltages etc.
• Coordinate technical interfaces with protection and control team, cables, civil, structural, and other relevant disciplines
• Support procurement, supplier follow-up, design reviews, FAT/SAT and commissioning activities
• Work closely with clients and project managers on technical solutions, scope, risks, estimates and change management
• Provide technical guidance, quality assurance, and mentoring to strengthen our primary engineering capabilities

About you

We are looking for someone with strong technical skills in high-voltage primary engineering and a collaborative mindset. We will support your professional development, but we also expect that you will bring relevant qualifications such as:

• A degree in Electrical Engineering or similar
• Several years of relevant experience with primary design of transmission or distribution substations
• Experience with primary design of transmission and distribution substations
• Practical and professional experience with high-voltage substation engineering
• Overall knowledge to protection and control design, as this helps you understand the full picture of the entire high-voltage substation
• Familiarity with applicable standards, design calculations, and technical specifications
• Experience from consulting, utilities, OEMs, EPC contractors, or similar is an advantage
• Fluent in Danish and English, both spoken and written
• Possess a valid driver’s license (Category B)
• A structured and quality-focused approach to your daily work tasks
• A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for sharing knowledge with your colleagues

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

Work with sustainable change

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. We believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a world where both nature and people thrive. At Ramboll, our employees are our greatest strength, and our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act. We respect, embrace, and invite diversity in all forms, and we focus on actively cultivating an inclusive culture where everyone can flourish and realize their full potential.

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.

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.

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