Senior Data Center Power Systems Project Lead

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

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.