Associate Electrical Engineer - Data Centres

Ramboll; City of Edinburgh; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

27 days annual leave plus bank-holiday

Matched pension contributions

Private medical cover and life assurer

Job summary

Ramboll is seeking an Associate Electrical Engineer for data centre design across Europe. You will support winning activities with technical strategies and market-leading expertise, contributing to a sustainable future.

The role offers a collaborative culture and opportunities to develop and grow, with flexible location. You will lead and mentor an established data centre electrical team, engage with stakeholders, and deliver high-quality designs while supporting business development in the

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer with a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Master’s or BEng Honours degree in electrical or power systems engineering, or equivalent relevant qualification.
• Experience in data centre and mission critical design in the UK and Europe.
• Knowledge of electrical distribution topologies for data centres and mission critical design.
• Proficient in AutoCAD for electrical SLDs.
• Experience with supporting and coordinating all aspects of project delivery (electrical bias). Involves digital design innovation.

Responsibilities

• HV and LV power system design and specification for data centres and mission critical facilities.
• Develop conceptual through to detailed designs of electrical systems.
• Produce electrical calculations, schedules, and specifications.
• Technically evaluate OEM/contractor equipment.
• Attend factory and site acceptance testing.
• Support on-site commissioning activities.
• Coordinate power system designs with internal and external stakeholders.
• Model power systems using ETAP; generate technical reports.
• Design electrical building services (lighting, containment, fire detection, etc.).
• Mentor and support the electrical team; manage project risks and scope.

Skills

Data centre design

Client facing

Project coordination

Digital design innovation

Strong problem solving

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor in Electrical Engineering

Master’s or BEng Honours in electrical/power systems

Tools

ETAP

Trimble

AutoCAD

Job description

Associate Electrical Engineer - Data Centres

• Full-time

Associate Electrical Engineer

Flexible Location (Europe Wide)

Do you want to be at the forefront of Data Centre design excellence? Would you like to be involved in shaping a sustainable future and contributing to forward-thinking projects and innovative solutions that aspire to establish new standards within our industry?

If this sounds like you, or you’re curious to learn more, then this role could be the perfect opportunity. Join our Data Centre team as our new Associate Electrical Engineer and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future.

Your new role and team

As our new Associate Electrical Engineer, you will support our work winning activities with the development of technical strategies and demonstration of market leading expertise in the field. We offer a supporting and collaborative culture and environment, in which you can develop and grow in your role. Finally, we enjoy what we do! And are looking for curious and personable people to join and strengthen our team.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• HV and LV power system design and specification associated with data centre and mission critical facilities including technical peer reviews.
• Managing, preparing, and producing conceptual through to detailed designs of data centre and mission critical electrical systems.
• Production of associated electrical calculations, schedules, and specifications.
• Technical evaluation of electrical OEM/contractor supplied equipment.
• Attendance at factory and site acceptance testing.
• Attendance on site during commissioning activities to meet project needs.
• Proactively co-ordinating power system designs with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficient in the use of proprietary design software (ETAP and Trimble). This will include but not be limited to short circuit analysis, protection and co-ordination, arc flash studies, harmonic analysis, neher-mcgrath, cable sizing and load flow.
• Power system modelling utilising ETAP including technical report production.
• Electrical building services design. This will include but not be limited to lighting, small power, containment, cable routing, fire detection, security, lightning protection and earthing.
• Application of advanced/well-developed problem-solving skills when identifying and resolving project challenges.
• Protect and develop the quality of our designs and provide technical and pastoral mentoring to the electrical team.
• Technical due diligence and feasibility studies associated with data centre and mission critical facilities.
• Communicating and presenting engineering concepts and solutions to internal and external stakeholders including all members of the multidisciplinary design team (written and verbal).
• Liaise and interact with other teams to optimise technical direction and use of standard procedures and digital tools.
• Drive and deliver quality projects profitably and to the satisfaction of our clients.
• Manage technical risks, negotiate scope of services and prepare fee proposals.
• Mentor, develop and support an established and stable team of Data Centre Electrical Engineers.
• Complete business development in the local market

About you

From the moment you start at Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you can continue to grow with the company. Whilst we look forward to supporting your continued learning and development, for this role we have identified some qualifications, skills, and capabilities that will set you up for success.

These include:

• Chartered Engineer with a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Master’s or BEng Honours degree in electrical or power systems engineering, or equivalent relevant qualification.
• Experience in data centre and mission critical design in the UK and Europe.
• Clear understanding of the different electrical distribution topologies associated with data centre and mission critical design.
• A flexible attitude, in an environment with frequently changing deadlines, you can be relied on to meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of on-site installation practice and buildability.
• Previous experience with supporting and coordinating all aspects of project delivery (electrical bias). Forward thinking and enthusiastic about digital design innovation and ‘smart design’ in increasingly digitalized construction arena.
• High degree of technical competence with demonstrable appreciation of sustainable / net zero carbon design.
• Proficient in the use of AutoCAD for developing detailed electrical single line diagrams.
• Extensive client facing skills, experienced at presenting to clients with a varied and comprehensive project portfolio.
• Ability to motivate, support and guide support multidisciplinary professional teams.

What we can offer you

• Investment in your development
• Leaders you can count on, guided by our Leadership Principles
• Be valued for the unique person you are
• Never be short of inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects
• The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company
• Flexible work environment
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Matched pension contributions
• Private medical cover and life assurance

Work at the heart of sustainable change

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. 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. At Ramboll, our core strength is our people, and our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act. Being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. We embrace an inclusive mindset that looks for fresh, diverse, and innovative perspectives. We respect, embrace, and invite diversity in all forms to actively cultivate an environment where everyone can flourish and realise their full potential.

Ramboll in the United Kingdom

Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a foundation-owned people company. Ramboll has a proven track record of sustainable and responsible business and is a top ten engineering and environmental and sustainability consultancy in the UK, with more than 1,500 employees across 16 offices working towards a more sustainable future. Ramboll experts deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Environment & Health, and Energy. Strong values guide what we do and drive an inclusive, collaborative, and highly flexible culture that values people and ideas. Explore and nurture your own passion, expertise, and creativity at Ramboll through work that benefits our people, partners, nature, and society.

An equal opportunity employer

Equality, diversity, and inclusion is 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 invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds and characteristics, in addition to the Protected Characteristics as set out in the Equality Act, (2010). As a Disability Confident Committed employer, Ramboll ensures opportunities are accessible to candidates with disabilities. Please reach out to our recruitment team to discuss any adjustments that you might require during the application process. We also know how important it is to achieve the right balance of where, when, and how much you work. When you join Ramboll, you’ll have the ability to work your hours flexibly through our positive and inclusive approach to work.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.