Graduate Electrical Engineer - Data Centres 2027

Ramboll; London Borough of Southwark; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Ramboll in the United Kingdom and Ireland seeks a Graduate Electrical Engineer to join the Data Centre Facilities team. You will contribute to designing resilient electrical power systems and supporting sustainability-driven design.

Starting in 2027, you will work within the Buildings department across multiple disciplines, learning from engineers and shaping innovative solutions for data centres. Applications close 11th December 2026.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in engineering (BEng/MEng/MSc) attained no earlier than 2026.
• Interest in design of mission-critical facilities, especially electrical systems.
• Curiosity about building physics and sustainable design solutions.
• Ability to learn programming languages and handle data processing.
• Ability to apply power system analysis software and industry tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver resilient electrical power systems for data centres.
• Develop understanding of building physics and sustainable design principles.
• Collaborate across Buildings department groups to support multidisciplinary projects.

Skills

Data centre design

Building physics

Programming aptitude

Power system analysis

Communication & collaboration

Curiosity & initiative

Education

BEng/MEng/MSc in engineering (attained 2026+)

Tools

Power system analysis software

Job description

Graduate Electrical Engineer - Data Centres 2027

• Full-time

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

For this role, we believe your starting point is:

• 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.

Selection Process

We aim to respond to your application shortly after the deadline by the latest. There are three steps to our selection process. You will advance onto the next step if you are successfully shortlisted.

• Step 2: Shortlisting
• Step 3: Assessment Centre – these are planned to take place during early 2027

We personally review every application, as our selection process is fully human-led. It’s absolutely fine to use tools to support you - for example, to check spelling and grammar or to gather background research - but we ask that your answers reflect your own original thoughts. That way, we get to know the real you, and your responses will be a true foundation for your interview.

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. As a company, Ramboll recognises the importance of having a good work/life balance, both in terms of individual well-being and its positive impact with respect to the engagement and retention of our employees. We aim to support all employees to achieve a work/life balance which enables them to work in a supported manner while having the time to achieve personal aspects of their life outside of work. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds and characteristics.

As a Disability Confident Committed employer, Ramboll ensures opportunities are accessible to candidates with disabilities. 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.

We have opportunities available in London, Glasgow and Edinburgh.

Deadline for applications:11th December 2026