Senior Engineer - Automation & OT Security

Ramboll; Aarhus kommune; On-site; DKK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commitment to development

Inclusive culture

Long-term vision as a foundation-owned company

Job summary

Ramboll is seeking a Senior Automation and OT Security Engineer to join its team in Aarhus, Denmark. In this role, you will act as a trusted advisor within the energy sector and drive project opportunities through client engagement.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering and significant experience in industrial automation. You will be part of a global team dedicated to delivering innovative solutions for sustainable systems.

Qualifications

• Significant experience (typically 8+ years) within industrial automation.
• Enjoy client contact and feel confident engaging with stakeholders.
• Familiarity with OT Security standards and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Act as a senior advisor to clients within industrial automation.
• Engage with existing and new clients to identify needs.
• Lead projects across the automation and OT domain.

Skills

Industrial automation

Control systems

OT Security

Client relations

Technical standards

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Senior Automation and OT Security Engineer

Aarhus, Denmark

Do you like to work with control and safety systems as part of the design of large industrial plants for energy consumers, and energy producers, and do you want to help shape the future of an operable, safe and sustainable industry?

We invite you to bring your technical excellence and your commercial mindset into play, to strengthen our global department. This role is designed for a candidate who can operate broadly across our department’s capabilities and who thrives in direct dialogue with clients.

The right candidate is technically strong, and relationship-oriented, with a genuine interest in visiting clients, understanding their challenges, and transforming early dialogues into concrete project opportunities. You will play a key role in expanding our client base, strengthening existing relationships, and generating new work for the department.

If this sounds like you, or you’re curious to learn more, then this role could be the perfect opportunity. Join our Automation and OT Security department as our new Senior Automation and OT Security Engineer and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future.

Your new role

As our new Senior Automation and OT Security Engineer you will be part of an exceptional global technical environment with 32 passionate colleagues. The department is highly experienced and delivers engineering and consultancy services globally within the energy sector and the industry sector for projects around the world. The area of responsibility for this position is mainly industrial projects such as smelting, chemicals and cement, and energy transition projects such as PtX plants, offshore energy, power generation, and gas infrastructure.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Act as a senior, trusted advisor to clients within industrial automation, control systems, and OT-related disciplines
• Proactively engage with existing and new clients to identify needs, opportunities, and upcoming projects
• Take lead or senior roles in projects across the automation and OT domain, depending on project needs
• Represent the department externally at client meetings, workshops, and relevant industry events
• Contribute to strengthening our market position within energy transition and complex industrial assets
• Perform specification and design within automation and OT security

About You

• A Bachelor’s- or Master’s degree in either Electrical Engineering, Electronic and computer, Information- and communication technology, or similar
• You have significant experience (typically 8+ years) within industrial automation, control systems, or related disciplines
• You enjoy client contact and feel confident engaging with stakeholders at different levels – from technical staff to project managers and asset owners
• You are outgoing, curious, and relationship‑driven, with a natural ability to build trust
• You can translate client needs into clear technical scopes and value‑adding solutions
• You have experience related to some of these technical standards:
• OT Security (IEC 62443)
• Functional Safety (IEC 61508/61511)
• Alarm management (IEC 62682, ISA-18.2)
• Communication networks and protocols (IEC 61850)
• Distributed industrial‑process measurement and control (IEC 61499)
• Excellent communication skills in Danish and English are a must

What we can offer you

• Commitment to your development
• Leaders guided by our Leadership Principles
• A culture that welcomes you as the unique person you are
• Inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects
• The long‑term thinking of a foundation‑owned company

Ready to join us?

Please submit your application and CV online. We invite diversity in all its forms and encourage applicants from all groups to apply.

Deadline: 31/08/2025

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. Combining local experience with global knowledge, we help shape the societies of tomorrow.

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.