Lead Mechanical Engineer – Drive the Future of Energy & Industry

Ramboll; Vejle; Hybrid; DKK 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Professional development

Leadership principles in practice

Global collaboration

Exposure to major energy projects

Foundation-owned company

Job summary

Ramboll is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to expand our client network and lead multidisciplinary mechanical projects in industrial and energy markets. You will identify opportunities, build long-term client relationships, and guide projects from concept to execution across Denmark and Global Competence Centres.

The role combines technical excellence with commercial acumen, mentoring junior engineers and driving growth for Ramboll’s Mechanical & Plant Design practice.

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 8–10+ years of relevant experience in industrial plants, energy infrastructure, gas systems, or related fields.
• Strong track record in client engagement and business development.
• Experience leading engineering projects and multidisciplinary teams.
• Fluent Danish in speech and writing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with existing and new clients.
• Identify, mature, and convert opportunities into projects.
• Lead mechanical engineering studies, FEEDs, and detailed design.
• Support proposal development and tender preparation.
• Manage project teams across Denmark and Global Competence Centres.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to capability development.
• Contribute to growth of Ramboll’s Mechanical & Plant Design services.

Skills

Client engagement

Leadership

Business development

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

BSc in Mechanical Engineering

MSc in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Industrial & energy project execution

Job description

Job Description

Lead Mechanical Engineer – Client Oriented

Location: Esbjerg, Copenhagen, Vejle, or flexible within Northern Europe

Company: Ramboll | Mechanical & Plant Design

Help shape the future of industry

Are you passionate about developing client relationships and creating sustainable engineering solutions? Are you motivated by helping industrial and energy clients navigate the transition towards a more sustainable future? Do you thrive in a role that combines technical excellence, commercial drive, and leadership?

At Ramboll, we are growing our Mechanical & Plant Design business to support the transition towards more industrial, specialist and client-driven projects. We are looking for a Lead Mechanical Engineer who combines deep technical expertise with a strong commercial mindset and enjoys developing long-term client relationships while leading engineering projects.

If this sounds like you, then join our Mechanical & Plant Design team and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future.

Your new role

As our new Lead Mechanical Engineer, you will play a key role in expanding Ramboll’s presence within industrial and energy markets. You will be responsible for identifying opportunities, developing client relationships, winning work, and leading multidisciplinary engineering assignments from concept through execution.

You will be part of Ramboll’s international Mechanical & Plant Design organisation, working closely with colleagues across Denmark and our Global Competence Centres. Our teams deliver projects ranging from industrial facilities, gas infrastructure and compressor stations to Power-to-X, hydrogen, process plants, and specialist mechanical services. We combine local client engagement with global engineering expertise to deliver sustainable solutions for the industries of tomorrow.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with existing and new clients.
• Identifying, maturing, and converting opportunities into projects.
• Acting as a trusted advisor to industrial and energy sector clients.
• Leading mechanical engineering studies, FEEDs, detailed design, and specialist assignments.
• Supporting proposal development and tender preparation.
• Managing project teams and coordinating delivery across Denmark and our Global Competence Centres.
• Mentoring junior engineers and supporting capability development.
• Contributing to the growth of Ramboll’s Mechanical & Plant Design services.

About You

• BSc or MSc degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar.
• 8 to 10+ years of relevant experience within industrial plants, energy infrastructure, gas systems, process plants, manufacturing, offshore energy, or related industries.
• Strong technical understanding of mechanical systems, equipment, piping, pressure equipment, rotating machinery, or plant design.
• Proven track record in client engagement and business development.
• Experience leading engineering projects and multidisciplinary teams.
• Commercial mindset with the ability to identify opportunities and build long-term client relationships.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and drive initiatives from idea to execution.
• Fluent Danish, both spoken and written.

What Success Looks Like

• Expand Ramboll’s presence with industrial and energy sector clients.
• Generate and deliver your own project portfolio.
• Strengthen our pipeline of specialist and industrial assignments.
• Create opportunities for junior engineers and specialists by building sustainable client relationships.
• Support the continued development of a resilient and growth-oriented Mechanical & Plant Design organisation.

What We Can Offer You

• A flexible work environment with opportunities to balance business, team, and personal commitments.
• Commitment to your professional and personal development.
• Leaders guided by Ramboll's Leadership Principles.
• Inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects across the globe.
• A highly skilled international Mechanical & Plant Design organisation.
• Exposure to major energy, industrial, and sustainability-driven projects.
• The opportunity to influence business growth and strategic direction.
• The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company.

Application deadline: 31.10.26

Work at the heart of sustainable change with Ramboll

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. As a foundation-owned people company, we believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. Combining local experience with global knowledge, we deliver innovative solutions across Energy, Buildings, Transport, Water, Environment & Health, Architecture & Landscape, and Management Consulting.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of what we do. We believe that different experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds are essential to creating sustainable solutions and thriving teams. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment where everyone can flourish and reach their full potential. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds and characteristics.