Remote HV Substation Design Lead (400 kV)

Ramboll; Denmark; Hybrid; DKK 700,000 - 950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development opportunities

Leadership guidance

Flexible work options

Job summary

Ramboll is seeking a Substation Primary Engineer to design high-voltage substations and associated primary systems. You will work in multidisciplinary teams, contributing expertise in layouts, busbars, transformer engineering, earthing, and protection.

You will participate in all project stages from concept through commissioning, with growth opportunities in a collaborative and innovative environment.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Knowledge of protection and control design.
• Familiarity with 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).
• Structured and quality-focused approach to daily tasks.
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to share knowledge.

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 docs and data sheets.
• Perform and verify key design calculations, including current capacity, short-circuit forces, voltages.
• Coordinate interfaces with protection and control, cables, civil, and structural disciplines.
• Support procurement, supplier follow-up, design reviews, FAT/SAT and commissioning activities.
• Work 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

Electrical engineering

Substation design

Collaboration

Danish language

English language

Driver's license

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

Ramboll is seeking a Substation Primary Engineer to design high-voltage substations and associated primary systems. You will work in multidisciplinary teams, contributing expertise in layouts, busbars, transformer engineering, earthing, and protection.

You will participate in all project stages from concept through commissioning, with growth opportunities in a collaborative and innovative environment.