Senior Lead Engineer Power Systems

Freelio; København; Hybrid; DKK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development opportunities

Diversity and inclusion

Foundational ownership

Job summary

Ramboll Denmark is seeking a Senior Lead Engineer for Power Systems to lead HV design, grid connections, and advisory services for diverse projects across data centers, BESS, solar, and industrial facilities. You will guide teams, ensure compliance with grid codes, and act as a client’s technical advisor throughout the project lifecycle.

The role requires a strong technical background in power systems, proven project leadership, and fluency in Danish and English, with a commercial mindset and

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master degree in Electrical Engineering with focus on power systems.
• Extensive experience in power systems, HV grid connections, and related standards.
• Proven track record leading projects and coordinating small-to-mid-size engineering teams.
• Strong Danish and English communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Commercial mindset with ability to advise clients and support sales/proposals.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of high voltage systems according to relevant standards.
• Manage grid connections and grid compliance for client projects.
• Coordinate and lead smaller to mid-size engineering teams.
• Prepare technical specifications for power transformers, switchgear, cables and protection.
• Act as client’s technical advisor and Owners Engineer on projects.

Skills

Power Systems

High voltage

Grid connections

Project management

Commercial mindset

Education

B.Sc./B.Eng. Electrical Engineering

M.Sc. Electrical Engineering

Job description

# Senior Lead Engineer Power SystemsAnsøg hos virksomheden## JobbeskrivelseJob DescriptionCopenhagen, Esbjerg, Vejle, Aarhus, Odense, Denmark Do you want to push the boundaries of your profession and develop your excellence in an open, collaborative and empowering culture? Are you looking to bring your expertise and enthusiasm into play in a high performing team delivering a range of innovative design projects?If this sounds like you, or you’re curious to learn more, then this role could be the perfect opportunity. Join our DK-Power systems department as our new Senior High Voltage Engineer and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future.Your new roleAs a Senior Lead Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering projects concerning Power Systems and Grid Connections to a wide variety of areas including Datacenters, BESS & Solar PV, industrial plants, Power-to-X, etc. We are a department responsible for developing the Danish market within Power Systems and Grid connection and cover all aspects projects including early concept and feasibility studies, FEED studies, detailed engineering and follow-on engineering on projects in Denmark.As a senior and experienced professional, you will guide, advise, and support clients in identifying the best technical solutions for their projects. You will combine your own deep technical insight with the specialist expertise available across Ramboll, ensuring that clients receive high-quality advice grounded in professionalism, trust, and long-term value.In this role, you will act as the client’s technical advisor, assessing technical options, and helping shape solutions that are technically robust and aligned with the client’s business goals. Drawing on your significant experience, you will lead the technical scope of Ramboll’s projects and, depending on project size and complexity, coordinate and lead smaller to mid-size engineering teams.The role combines hands-on technical leadership with responsibility for client relationships, advisory excellence, and long-term customer satisfaction within power systems, high-voltage and grid connection.Your key responsibilities will be:• Lead the design of high voltage systems according to relevant standards and regulations• Handling grid connections and grid compliance according to relevant grid codes on behalf of the client• Leading the technical scope including leading smaller/mid-size engineering teams• Prepare technical specifications for power transformers, switchgear, cables, earthing and lightning protection• Provide technical input and support procurement processes, including handling technical clarifications during project execution• Participate in factory acceptance testing and site acceptance testing• Acting as the client’s technical advisor and take on the role as Owners Engineer• Participate in sales and proposal workAbout youFrom the moment you join Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you can grow with the company. For this role, we believe your starting point is:• B.Sc./B.Eng. Electrical Engineering, M.Sc. Electrical Engineering or similar• Proven experience within Power Systems, High voltage and Grid connections• has experience independently managing projects and smaller/mid-size engineering teams• a commercial mindset and approach• Strong oral and written skills in Danish and EnglishWhat we can offer you• An outstanding opportunity to join the Ramboll Energy division consisting of more than 2000 experts globally which include approx. 300 Power Systems Engineers.• Ongoing and committed investment in your development• Present leaders guided by our Leadership Principles• A culture that welcomes you as the unique person you are• The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned companyReady to join us?Please submit your application with your up-to-date CV. We invite diversity in all its forms and encourage applicants from all groups to apply.In case you have any questions please contact Team Lead Emil Venø Hastrup Andersen on [telefon] or at [email]Thank you for taking the time to apply! We look forward to receiving your application.Application deadline: 31 October 2026. We will be inviting candidates to interviews on an ongoing basis, so please do not hesitate to submit your application.