Senior Data Center Strategy & Design Consultant

Ramboll; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 125,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Ramboll Americas is seeking a Senior Data Center Consultant to lead data center strategy analyses across electrical, mechanical, operations, and master planning. You will evaluate critical power, cooling, reliability, and financial implications, delivering due diligence tasks and actionable recommendations for Fortune 500 clients.

Role requires interpreting electrical diagrams, NEC compliance, BMS/BAS systems experience, and strong reporting skills.

Qualifications

• Experience interpreting electrical one-line diagrams and evaluating mission-critical electrical distribution systems.
• Ability to assess conditioning and maintenance of critical power infrastructure, including UPS, generators, and switchgear.
• Experience evaluating mechanical HVAC systems and data center cooling capacity and energy performance.
• Familiarity with BMS/BAS and data center monitoring systems and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead data center due diligence tasks as part of strategy development projects.
• Provide leadership across Electrical, Mechanical, Operations, and Master Planning work streams.
• Communicate technical findings clearly to clients and stakeholders; prepare reports and presentations.
• Travel to client sites (approx. 25–50%) and coordinate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Electrical distribution

Electrical redundancy

NEC knowledge

BMS/BAS systems

Data center reliability

Microsoft Office

Mechanical systems

HVAC systems

Data center capacity planning

Client-facing

Education

BA/BS in Engineering or Computer Science

Data center professional certifications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ramboll Americas is seeking a Senior Data Center Consultant to lead data center strategy analyses across electrical, mechanical, operations, and master planning. You will evaluate critical power, cooling, reliability, and financial implications, delivering due diligence tasks and actionable recommendations for Fortune 500 clients.

Role requires interpreting electrical diagrams, NEC compliance, BMS/BAS systems experience, and strong reporting skills.