Senior Data Center Strategy & Reliability Consultant

Ramboll Group A/S; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Ramboll Americas Engineering is seeking a Senior Data Center Consultant to lead data center strategy analyses, due diligence tasks, and master planning across electrical, mechanical, and operational disciplines. You will act as a client partner, produce technical reports, and advise on reliability and energy efficiency improvements.

The role is based primarily from a home office with travel averaging 25–50% on global projects, and offers a generous compensation package and benefits aligned with

Qualifications

• 10+ years data center operational experience
• BA/BS in Engineering or related field
• Willingness to travel internationally and possess a US passport if required

Responsibilities

• Lead data center due diligence tasks across electrical, mechanical, and operations
• Interpret electrical one-line diagrams and assess distribution systems for reliability
• Evaluate HVAC, chillers, pumps, and mechanical systems for performance and resilience
• Assess BMS/BAS and monitoring systems for operation and maintenance
• Develop ROM estimates and provide actionable recommendations to clients
• Communicate findings clearly in technical reports and client meetings

Skills

Electrical systems

Electrical distribution

Mechanical systems

BMS/BAS

Operations & maintenance

Project leadership

Education

BA/BS in Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data center reporting

Job description

Ramboll Americas Engineering is seeking a Senior Data Center Consultant to lead data center strategy analyses, due diligence tasks, and master planning across electrical, mechanical, and operational disciplines. You will act as a client partner, produce technical reports, and advise on reliability and energy efficiency improvements.

The role is based primarily from a home office with travel averaging 25–50% on global projects, and offers a generous compensation package and benefits aligned with