Remote HV Substation Primary Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Work from home option

Fitness facilities access

Canteen arrangement

Job summary

Ramboll in Denmark seeks a Substation Primary Engineer to design and engineer high‑voltage substations and primary systems. You will work in multidisciplinary teams across concept through commissioning, shaping layouts, equipment selection and protection coordination.

You will contribute to design calculations, tender documents and technical specifications while advancing substation engineering skills within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or similar.
• Several years of relevant experience with primary design of transmission or distribution substations.
• Experience with protection and control design.
• Fluent in Danish and English, both spoken and written.
• Driver’s license (Category B).
• Structured and quality-focused approach to work.
• 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 documentation and equipment data sheets.
• Perform and verify key design calculations, including current capacity and short-circuit analysis.
• Coordinate interfaces with protection, control, cables, civil and structural teams.
• Support procurement, supplier follow-up, design reviews, FAT/SAT and commissioning.
• Collaborate with clients and project managers on technical solutions and risks.
• Provide mentoring to strengthen our primary engineering capabilities.

Skills

High-voltage design

Substation engineering

Protection and control

Team collaboration

Project coordination

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

Ramboll in Denmark seeks a Substation Primary Engineer to design and engineer high‑voltage substations and primary systems. You will work in multidisciplinary teams across concept through commissioning, shaping layouts, equipment selection and protection coordination.

You will contribute to design calculations, tender documents and technical specifications while advancing substation engineering skills within a collaborative environment.