Chief Specialist Engineer - Electrical system design and grid integration

Ramboll; Madrid; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ramboll is seeking a Senior Chief Engineer for Electrical System Design and Grid Integration to lead end-to-end design of large-scale power transmission projects. You will work within Ramboll's international Power Systems team on projects including electrification, offshore wind, data centres, and energy infrastructure.

The role requires strong leadership with a track record in managing complex electrical packages, hands-on modelling, and close collaboration with clients and senior technical

Qualifications

• Strong OEM experience and hands-on modelling expertise.
• Deep expertise with grid-forming equipment and FACTS (e.g., e-STATCOMs, frequency converters).
• Experience with electrical system design and modelling (PowerFactory, PSCAD).
• Hands-on grid compliance and grid integration for utility-scale assets (BESS, renewables, data centres).
• Excellent managerial skills; 5+ years leading large, complex electrical packages.
• Strong communication and client management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical system design from feasibility to construction.
• Develop optimized technical designs to connect assets to the grid.
• Lead technical dialogue with TSO/DSO to address requirements in design.
• Oversee engineering for large installations; manage QA and contractors.
• Collaborate with engineering, project management and specialists for client outcomes.
• Engage with senior client leadership and cross-project development of concepts.
• Participate in industry groups to stay aligned with standards.

Skills

OEM experience

Grid-forming expertise

Leadership experience

Client management

Strong communication

Tools

PowerFactory

PSCAD

Job description

Chief Specialist Engineer - Electrical system design and grid integration

• Full-time

Are you experienced in electrical system design for large-scale power transmission installations? Have you led large and complex electrical packages? Do you have hands-on experience with grid compliance and grid integration for utility-scale installations?

If this sounds like you, or you are curious to learn more, then this role could be the perfect opportunity. Join Ramboll as our new Project Director / Senior Chief Engineer - Power Transmission and Grid Integration and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future.

Your new role

As our new Senior/Chief Engineer, you will have end-to-end responsibility for leading the electrical system design of large-scale power transmission installations.

You will be part of our international Power Systems organisation and work across a broad range of projects connected to the green transition. This includes complex assignments within areas such as electrification, offshore wind, data centres and large-scale energy infrastructure.

Ramboll continues to invest in the global Power Systems market, with more than 300 specialists working on Power Systems projects globally and a strong track record across Northern Europe, Central Europe and North America.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Lead electrical system design from feasibility and FEED through design, execution and construction.
• Lead the development of cutting-edge and optimized technical designs to connect utility-scale assets to the grid
• lead and facilitate the technical dialogue on TSO and DSO level to pro-actively identify and address requirements through design
• Lead oversight engineering (OE) for large power installations, including employers requirements, tender facilitation, evaluation, contractor oversight, design review, quality assurance, issue handling, etc.
• Collaborate intensely with engineering, specialist and project management disciplines to ensure optimal outcomes for the client
• Manage the dialogue and interaction with the client's senior technical leadership
• Cross project / client development of scalable technical concepts, solutions
• Engage actively in relevant industry working groups, technical forums and professional networks to contribute to industry development and stay close to emerging standards, practices and market trends.

About you

For this role, we are looking for:

• Strong OEM experience, combined with hands-on modelling experience.
• Deep expertise with electrical grid-forming equipment and FACTS, such as (e-)STATCOMs and frequency converters.
• Experience with electrical system design and modelling, including PowerFactory and PSCAD.
• Hands-on experience with grid compliance and grid integration processes for utility-scale installations, such as BESS, renewables and data centres.
• Excellent managerial skills and at least five years of experience leading large and complex electrical packages.
• Strong communication and client management skills.

What we can offer you

• Flexible work environment
• 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
• The opportunity to work with an international network of Power Systems specialists

The opportunity to contribute directly to major projects supporting the global energy transition

Deadline: 31.10.2026

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 is 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.