Graduate Electrical Engineer - Data Centres 2027

Ramboll3; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Ramboll in the United Kingdom and Ireland is seeking a Graduate Electrical Engineer to contribute to the design and delivery of resilient electrical power systems for data centres. You will join the Buildings department, work across disciplines, and grow through hands‑on project experiences in a supportive, knowledge‑sharing environment.

You will gain exposure to building physics, sustainable design principles, and industry software for power system analysis while developing communication and

Qualifications

• A BEng, MEng or MSc in a relevant engineering subject, attained no earlier than 2026.
• Interest in mission critical facilities design, especially electrical systems.
• Curiosity about building physics and sustainable design.
• Aptitude to learn programming languages and data manipulation.
• Aptitude to understand power system analysis using industry software.
• Ability to summarise and present complex engineering concepts.
• Interest in Digital Automation and Optimisation.

Responsibilities

• Involved in the design and delivery of highly resilient electrical power systems for Data Centres.
• Develop an understanding of building physics and sustainable design solutions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams within Ramboll Buildings department.
• Contribute to delivering high‑quality, cross‑functional engineering solutions.

Skills

Electrical design

Data Centre

Power systems

Digital automation

Programming basics

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Engineering degree (BEng/MEng/MSc)

Job description

Please note - Ramboll cannot sponsor any post-study or Skilled Worker visas for our early career roles, as the Home Office's eligibility criteria would not be met. You must have the right to live and work in the UK indefinitely without the need for sponsorship, either now or in the future.

Work at the heart of sustainable change with Ramboll in the United Kingdom and Ireland

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 in the United Kingdom and Ireland 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. Ramboll experts deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Environment & Health, and Energy. In 2024, Ramboll was included in the Sunday Times' list of Best Places to Work.

About the Opportunity

You will be involved in some of the UK's most innovative and intricate projects. Each day as a graduate will offer new opportunities and challenges, ensuring no two days feel the same.

Engineering within the Data Centre Facilities Team is about developing highly resilient Mechanical systems required to cool and support the critical processes within Modern Data Centres, both sustainably and reliably.

As a Graduate Electrical Engineer at Ramboll, you will be involved in the design and delivery of highly resilient electrical power systems and a wide range of ancillary support systems. You will also develop a rich understanding of building physics and sustainable design solutions that will inform the Data Centre Facilities engineering design principles.

You will become a part of the Buildings department, which includes the Data Centre Facilities team, Building Services, Structures, Civil, Facades, Acoustics and many other specialist teams. Your role will allow you to collaborate with all disciplines, providing growth and knowledge to enhance your engineering competence.

You can join an industry where your skills and passion can help power the digital world, driving innovative solutions and making a lasting impact on our interconnected society.

Your skills and experience

• A BEng, MEng or MSc level degree in a relevant engineering subject - attained no earlier than 2026
• Interest in the design of mission critical facilities, especially electrical systems
• An active curiosity around building physics and sustainable design solutions
• Demonstrable aptitude to learn computer programming languages and complex data manipulation and processing
• Demonstrable aptitude to learn and understand the principals of power system analysis using industry software
• Ability to summarise and present complex engineering concepts via different channels
• An interest in Digital Automation and Optimisation

We don't expect you to know everything, but that you show curiosity, take responsibility, and want to deliver high-quality work. Ramboll strives to deliver excellent cross-functional solutions in a professional and well-coordinated manner to our clients. Therefore, we believe you have good communication and collaboration skills.