Power Systems Project Manager, Data Center Focus

Ramboll3; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ramboll in Houston is seeking a Power Systems Project Manager with a data center focus to own planning and delivery of complex power projects for mission-critical facilities.

You will lead multi-disciplinary teams, manage scope, schedule, and budgets, and serve as the primary client contact, translating client objectives into actionable designs while coordinating with substation, protection and control, and interconnection experts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in power systems or electrical infrastructure project delivery.
• Experience with data center, mission-critical, or large-load engagements preferred.
• Working knowledge of substation design, power generation, interconnection processes, and transmission planning.
• Familiarity with ISO/RTO interconnection queue processes (ISO-NE, NYISO, PJM) a plus.
• Ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams and subconsultants.
• PMP certification or active pursuit is a plus.
• PE license is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Project management

Power systems

Leadership

Client liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Energy/Power Systems Engineering

Job description

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.

About you

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.

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
• ProfessionalEngineering(PE) license is a plus but not required

What we can offer you

Flexibl