Power Systems Project Manager, Data Center Focus

Ramboll US Corporation; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Investment in your development

Leaders you can count on

Be valued for the unique person you is

Never be short of inspiration from col

Long-term thinking of a foundation

Direct exposure to Ramboll's fast‑gROW

Job summary

Ramboll is seeking a Power Systems Project Manager, Data Center Focus to own planning, execution, and delivery for a growing portfolio of data center, mission-critical, and pre-investment infrastructure clients. You will manage scope, schedule, and budget across multi-disciplinary engagements, serving as the primary client contact with investors and developers.

You will collaborate with substation engineering, protection and control, and interconnection teams to keep designs constructible and on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Energy, or Power Systems Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years in power systems or electrical infra project delivery with ownership of scope, schedule, and budget.
• Experience with data center or large-load engagements preferred.
• Knowledge of substation design, generation/interconnection processes, and transmission planning basics.
• Familiarity with ISO/RTO interconnection queues (ISO-NE, NYISO, PJM) a plus.
• Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and manage subconsultants on complex infra projects.
• PMP certification or active pursuit; PE license a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication; capable of advising clients with limited energy-infra experience.
• Proven track record in proposals, fee estimation, and business development.

Responsibilities

• Own project plans, schedules, and budgets for data center and mission-critical power engagements; track milestones and financial targets.
• Serve as primary client contact for developers, investors, and economic development agencies; translate objectives into actionable scope.
• Lead multi-disciplinary coordination across substation design, protection, civil/structural, power generation, and interconnection.
• Manage subconsultants, vendors, and contract administration for assigned projects.
• Support early-stage feasibility studies and master planning for pre-investment data center sites.
• Identify and mitigate project risks with technical leads.
• Lead proposals, fee estimates, and client presentations to support business development.
• Ensure compliance with Ramboll QA/QC and industry standards.
• Mentor Assistant Project Managers and junior staff.
• Coordinate with Interconnection and Substation Engineering for deliverable commitments.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Client management

Proposal development

Budget and schedule ownership

Multi-disciplinary team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Energy/Power Systems

PE license (plus)

PMP certification (plus)

Tools

PMP/PM tooling

Job description

Power Systems Project Manager, Data Center Focus

Boston, MA | Syracuse, NY | Arlington, VA | Chicago, IL | Houston, TX | Hybrid

Are you a project delivery leader who wants to help shape how the country's fastest-growing power consumers get connected to the grid? Do you want to own the schedule, budget, and client relationship on high-visibility data center and mission-critical power projects, instead of just contributing to them? Are you energized by leading multi-disciplinary teams through the full lifecycle of a project, from early-stage feasibility through construction support?

If this sounds like you, or you're curious to learn more, then this role could be the perfect opportunity. Join our Power Systems Department as our new Power Systems Project Manager, Data Center Focus, and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future.

Your new role

As our new Power Systems Project Manager, Data Center Focus, you will take full ownership of project planning, execution, and delivery for a growing portfolio of data center, mission-critical, and pre-investment infrastructure clients. You will manage scope, schedule, and budget across multi-disciplinary engagements spanning substation design, generation and load interconnection, and early-stage site feasibility, serving as the primary point of contact for clients who often have limited in-house experience navigating energy infrastructure development.

You will work closely with our technical leads across substation engineering, protection and control, and interconnection to keep integrated, constructible designs on track, while also representing Ramboll directly with investors, property developers, and economic development agencies evaluating pre-investment opportunities.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• 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

Your new team

You will be part of an elite team of power system engineers and play a pivotal role in delivering advanced solutions for a wide variety of clients, including energy-intensive industries like semiconductor manufacturing, municipal entities, data center mega campuses, and pioneers in renewable energy. With our substantial growth, seize the opportunity to shape our strategy and contribute to our agile team's rich pipeline of projects.

With growth horizons in cutting-edge domains like HVDC, solar photovoltaics, and offshore wind, our energetic and inventive team, bolstered by global specialists, is committed to advancing Ramboll's reach across the US, notably in states championing progressive climate objectives and sustainability measures. At the heart of our mission is the conviction that electricity is the cornerstone of the green transition toward a carbon-neutral future. Join us in our unwavering pursuit to realize this vision.

Qualifications

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. While 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.

About you

These include:

• 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 demonstrated 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
• Professional Engineering (PE) license is a plus but not required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to advise clients who have limited energy-infrastructure development experience
• Proven track record contributing to proposals, fee estimation, and business development

What we can offer you

• Flexible work environment
• 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
• Direct exposure to Ramboll's fastest-growing client segment: data centers, mission-critical power, and pre-investment infrastructure development

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 realize their full potential.

Where People Flourish

Our mission is to create sustainable societies where people and nature flourish. This means that a culture of inclusion is embedded in everything we do. Our people bring diverse backgrounds and experiences to the company, enabling us to deliver innovative and forward-thinking solutions to our clients. We also know how important it is to achieve the right balance of where, when, and how much you work. At Ramboll, we offer flexibility as part of our positive and inclusive approach to work. We are committed to equal employment opportunity, regardless of age, disability or medical condition, gender identity, marriage and domestic partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, ancestry, or national origin, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation, military service and veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Ramboll wants to ensure opportunities are accessible to candidates with disabilities. So, please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it more comfortable for you.

Salary Transparency Statement

At Ramboll, we are committed to fair and transparent compensation practices that support our people and our purpose of creating sustainable societies. The anticipated base salary range for this position is $95,000 to $140,000 per year. This range reflects the compensation wereasonablyexpect to offer at the time of posting. Actual compensation will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and internal equity. Because we operate across multiple U.S. markets, pay may differ depending on the cost of labor in specific locations. In addition to base salary, this position may be eligible for bonus, overtime or other forms of compensation and we offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports well-being, professional development, and work-life balance. Our recruiters are happy to share more about the specific salary range and total rewards package applicable to your location during the hiring process.

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