Power Systems PM: Data Center & Critical Infra

Ramboll3; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Ramboll is seeking a Power Systems Project Manager, Data Center Focus, to own planning, execution, and delivery for data center and mission-critical power engagements in the US market. You will lead scope, schedule, budget, and risk management across multidisciplinary teams, serving as the primary client contact and coordinating with substation, generation, interconnection, and civil disciplines.

You will mentor junior staff, help prepare proposals and client presentations, and contribute to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or a closely related field.
• 7+ years of experience in power systems or electrical infrastructure project delivery, with ownership of project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Experience supporting data center, mission-critical, or large-load client engagements is strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of substation design, power generation, generation/load interconnection processes, and transmission planning fundamentals.
• Familiarity with ISO/RTO interconnection queue processes (e.g., ISO-NE, NYISO, PJM) and their implications for project schedule and risk is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams and subconsultants on complex infrastructure projects.
• PMP certification, or active pursuit of PMP is a plus.
• ProfessionalEngineering(PE) license is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Own project plans, schedules, and budgets for data center and mission-critical power engagements, tracking performance against milestones and financial targets and driving corrective action when needed
• Serve as the primary client contact for data center developers, investors, property developers, and economic development agencies, translating client objectives into actionable project scope and guiding clients with limited energy-infrastructure experience through the development pathway
• Lead multi-disciplinary coordination across substation design, protection and control, civil/structural, power generation, and interconnection disciplines to ensure integrated, constructible project delivery
• Manage subconsultants, vendors, and contract administration in support of assigned projects
• Support early-stage feasibility studies, power availability assessments, and preliminary master planning for pre-investment and greenfield data center site opportunities
• Identify and manage project risks, developing and tracking mitigation strategies in coordination with technical leads
• Lead preparation of proposals, fee estimates, and client presentations, contributing to business development for the data center and mission-critical client segment
• Ensure compliance with Ramboll QA/QC procedures and applicable industry standards throughout project execution
• Mentor Assistant Project Managers and early-career staff supporting your projects
• Coordinate with our Interconnection and Substation Engineering teams to ensure client-facing commitments are technically grounded and deliverable

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Multi-disciplinary leadership

Mentorship

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineering (PE) license

PMP certification

Job description

Ramboll is seeking a Power Systems Project Manager, Data Center Focus, to own planning, execution, and delivery for data center and mission-critical power engagements in the US market. You will lead scope, schedule, budget, and risk management across multidisciplinary teams, serving as the primary client contact and coordinating with substation, generation, interconnection, and civil disciplines.

You will mentor junior staff, help prepare proposals and client presentations, and contribute to