Lead Automation – Power Systems - Energy - Chennai

Ramboll Group A/S; Chennai District; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Ramboll is seeking a Lead Automation – Power Systems professional for Chennai, India. You will drive HV substation automation, SCADA design, and network solutions for large international projects in the energy sector.

You will work in a collaborative, professional environment with a strong emphasis on cybersecurity, standards, and client coordination. The role requires 15–20 years of relevant experience and fluency in English.

Qualifications

• Experience in SCADA, SRO, and network systems incl. IEC 61850–based substation automation.
• Experience with IEC 62443, NIS2, IEC 61508, ISO/IEC 27001 and related frameworks.
• Experience with STATCOM, HVDC and power-electronics-based systems.
• Strong network principles and cyber security for critical infrastructure.
• Experience with tendering processes, specifications, and technical evaluations.
• Experience in consulting, utilities, OEMs, or system suppliers is an advantage.
• Fluent in English; multilingual project environments are a plus.
• 15–20 years of experience; at least 3 years in a consulting firm are required.
• US and European project experience is preferred.
• Excellent oral and written English skills.

Responsibilities

• Development of SCADA and network concepts for tenders and projects.
• Design of SCADA systems for technical proposals and projects.
• Design of network solutions and integration with other systems.
• Advising on cyber security measures in SCADA and network design.
• Interface management and coordination with vendors and TSOs.
• Supervision and commissioning activities; prepare CTR estimates.
• Coordinate with project teams and review general project documentation.

Skills

SCADA systems

Network security

IEC 61850

HVDC

STATCOM

Cyber security

Tendering processes

English fluency

Consulting experience

Education

Master in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor in Automation/Instrumentation/Control

Tools

SCADA design tools

MS Office (Excel, Word)

Job description

Lead Automation – Power Systems - Energy - Chennai

Great responsibility and professional sparring

In Ramboll you will perform versatile and exciting tasks for large international companies. You will work independently and have your own areas of responsibility. At the same time, you will become part of a highly professional environment with talented and committed colleagues, where sparring is paramount.

Ramboll is a knowledge-based company where you, with your strong technical skills, contribute with valuable solutions while providing targeted sparring and establishing close professional relationships with colleagues and clients.

Your professional skills and wishes for personal development will be part of the organization of the tasks. In this way, you are helping to shape the way for an interesting and challenging work life.

Do you want to push the boundaries of your profession and develop your excellence in an open, collaborative and empowering culture? We work to create a sustainable future and our inspiring projects and innovative solutions aim to set the standard among our peers. You will join a global company that has been growing successfully since its founding in 1945. Together, we lead and leave a positive impact on societies, companies and people around the world.

Are you passionate about concept, FEED & detailed engineering / EPIC and do you want to be part of a large international consulting firm that is constantly developing where you will help organize your own tasks? Ramboll is looking for a technically ambitious and skilled Automation / SCADA for our Chennai location.

Do you have experience designing and implementing SCADA-systems and network solutions? Do you want to help shape the future of the utility sector with innovative and secure solutions?

If this sounds like you, then this position might be the right opportunity. Join our team, where we work to create a sustainable future through advanced technological solutions.

Key responsibilities, tasks & important relations

To add one Lead Automation Engineer in Power Systems to support High voltage design and detailed engineering of transmission, distribution and offshore / onshore substation engineering activities for Energy Systems group of Ramboll Energy division, Chennai

As our new SCADA/ICS/DCS and network specialist, you will participate in a wide range of complex national and international projects with a strong focus on substations and TSO interfaces. You will contribute your expertise in SCADA system design, substation automation, network architecture, and cyber security across projects related to FACTS, HVDC, hydrogen infrastructure, and data centers. The scope of work spans from early concept development and interface definition with TSOs through specification, detailed design, procurement, implementation, and commissioning. Projects are delivered in close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams in a highly professional and continuously developing environment alongside experienced colleagues.

• Development of initial concepts, including concept overview, hardware selection, protocol selection, cost estimates, and tender materials for SCADA and network solutions
• Design of SCADA systems used for tenders
• Design of network solutions and integration with other systems
• Implementation and advisory on cyber security measures in SCADA and network design
• Interface management
• Conducting supervision and commissioning
• Preparing man-hour estimation for CTR preparation and review of tender documents.
• Preparation and evaluation of general project documentation.
• Coordination and follow up of packages with system Vendor.
• Coordination with Transmission System Owner and substation owner / contractor, issue and follow up of CSS questionnaire.
• Review / Preparation and evaluation of general project documentation in addition to engineering deliverables.
• Handling and guiding junior engineers / designers and draughtsman.
• Works with other engineers in the project team of REN EEC and DK (or other Ramboll countries) team
• Works with HV Engineering counterparts in other REN offices

Qualifications & Experience

From the moment you start with us, we will support your personal and professional development so that you can grow together with the company. We have identified the following qualifications and skills that will contribute to your success in the role. Therefore, it will be an advantage if you can relate to most of the following points:

• Engineer with experience in SCADA, SRO, and network systems, including IEC 61850–based substation automation
• Experience applying relevant standards and legislation within SCADA/ICS/DCS and networks, including IEC 62443, NIS2, IEC 61508, ISO/IEC 27001, and related frameworks
• Practical experience with converter technologies such as STATCOM, HVDC (including rectifier and inverter stations), and other power electronics–based systems
• Strong background in network principles and cyber security for critical infrastructure
• Experience with tendering processes, specifications, and technical evaluations
• Relevant professional experience from consulting, utilities, OEMs, or system suppliers is an advantage
• Fluent in English; experience working in European, multilingual project environments (additional European languages are an advantage)
• Master/Bachelor of Electrical or Automation or Instrumentation or Control Engineering recognized University
• Should have the experience of 15 to 20 years
• Experience of at least 3 years in the consulting firm is a must.
• Experience in working on US and European projects preferred.
• Experienced in performing technical, economic and environmental studies
• Excellent in English skills oral and written is very important and a requirement
• Skilled user of Microsoft office – Excel, Word

Personal competences

• Engineering skills with analytical approach
• Work as a team member with good interpersonal skills
• Structured working style with result-oriented approach
• Should be able to build and maintain good relationships with clients and colleagues
• Excellent in English skills oral and written is very important and a requirement

Working at Ramboll

To work at Ramboll means being part of a people organisation. We are focused on knowledge sharing and collaboration across competence areas and geography, and we aim for a strong diversity among our employees. This enables us to solve a broad range of projects, and we firmly believe that cross-collaboration leads to creative and longstanding solutions. Thus, the possibilities at Ramboll are many and diverse –we invest a lot in the development of people and offer career paths tailored for each individual.

Welcome to our Energy division

Ramboll is at the forefront of addressing the green transition and offers a holistic approach to energy that supports the sector on the journey towards more sustainable solutions. With 1,800 experts in 14 countries, covering the full spectrum of technologies and all parts of the value chain from production and transmission to distribution, we plan, design and implement energy solutions all over the world.

Ramboll in India

Ramboll has more than 1,000 experts working across five offices in India applying their passion to deliver innovative solutions in markets as diverse as Buildings, Transport, Planning & Urban Design, Water, Environment & Health and Energy. Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a people company. We invite you to contribute to a sustainable future working in an open, collaborative and empowering culture.

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