Lead Electrical Engineer - Data Centre

Lead Engineer Electrical - Data Centre

Company Description

About Ramboll

Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a foundation-owned people company. We have more than 18,000 experts working across our global operations in 35 countries. Our experts are leaders in their fields, developing and delivering innovative solutions in diverse markets including Buildings, Transport, Planning & Urban Design, Water, Environment & Health, Energy, and Management Consulting. We invite you to contribute to a more sustainable future working in an open, collaborative, and empowering company. Combining local experience with global knowledge, we together shape the societies of tomorrow.

Ramboll in India

Ramboll has more than 1,800 experts working across six offices in India applying their passion to deliver innovative solutions in markets as diverse as Buildings, Transport, Planning & Urban Design, Water, Environment & Health and Energy. Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a people company. We invite you to contribute to a sustainable future working in an open, collaborative and empowering culture.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Priority 1 – Client Engagement & Technical Leadership

• Act as the primary electrical technical interface with clients and stakeholders
• Lead high-level technical discussions and design reviews
• Clearly explain:
  • System architecture
  • Redundancy philosophy
  • Design risks and trade-offs
• Prepare and own:
  • Electrical Basis of Design (BoD)
  • Design Basis Reports (DBR)
  • Technical presentations and reports

Priority 2 – Electrical System Design & Architecture

a. Power System Architecture

• Define and design from Concept to Detailed design up to IFC:
  • HT / MV / LV power distribution systems
  • Utility interface and substation (AIS/GIS) concepts
  • UPS systems (centralized / distributed) and battery technologies
  • Generator-backed emergency systems
  • Busbar trunking and cable-based distribution
  • Earthing Design for large campuses.
• Develop resilience strategies (N, N+1, 2N, N+2, DR/BR) aligned with Uptime Tier

b. Engineering Analysis & Calculations

• Perform and review:
  • Electrical load calculations and power balance
  • Cable sizing and voltage drop calculations
  • Short circuit analysis and protection coordination
  • Sequence of Operations
• Lead system studies using:
  • ETAP (or equivalent)
• Coordinate with mechanical systems:
  • Integration of HVAC loads and diversity factors

c. Detailed Design & Documentation

• Lead design across:
  • Concept (30%) → Detailed design → IFC -> RFP /Technical Specs /BoQ documents.
• Review and approve:
  • Single Line Diagrams (SLDs)
  • Layouts (substations, UPS rooms, battery rooms, data halls)
  • Equipment sizing and schedules
• Ensure compliance with:
  • TIA-942
  • IEC / IEEE / IS standards
  • Uptime Institute guidelines

d. Coordination & Project Delivery

• Lead multidisciplinary coordination with:
  • Mechanical, Architectural, Structural, Fire, BMS/EPMS, BIM teams
• Optimize:
  • Space planning (electrical rooms, cable routing, equipment layout)
• Interface with:
  • Utilities, authorities, vendors, and global stakeholders
• Support procurement:
  • Technical specifications
  • BOQs
  • Vendor technical evaluations

e. Construction, & Validation (CRITICAL)

• Provide technical support during:
  • Construction and installation
  • Site issue resolution
• Participate in:
  • Data center audits
  • Reliability and redundancy validation

f. Team Leadership & Quality

• Lead and mentor electrical engineers and BIM modelers
• Ensure high-quality deliverables aligned with project standards
• Own:
  • Design risk
  • Change control
  • Technical issue resolution

Mandatory Skills & Experience

Technical Expertise

• Strong experience in Data Center electrical systems, including:
  • HT / MV / LV systems , LV distribution N+2C, Distributed, N+N
  • UPS, batteries (VRLA / Li-ion), generators
  • Earthing & lightning protection
  • HV/MV/LV Cables & bus ducts
• Deep understanding of:
  • Uptime Tier III / IV requirements
  • Mission-critical redundancy
• Experience in:
  • Hyperscale / colocation data centers

Tools & Digital Capability

• AutoCAD (mandatory)
• Revit / BIM coordination
• ETAP (or equivalent analysis tools)

Communication (NON-NEGOTIABLE)

• Exceptional communication and presentation skills
• Ability to:
  • Lead discussions with client SMEs
  • Resolve complex issues through structured communication
  • Produce high-quality technical documentation

Qualifications

Qualifications & Experience

• BE / BTech in Electrical Engineering
• 10+ years total experience
• 5 years in Data Center / mission-critical projects

Good to Have

• Uptime ATD / CDCS/CDCE
• Experience with liquid-cooled / AI data centers
• Exposure to commissioning and audits
• International project experience

Additional Information

What we can offer you

• Commitment to your development
• Leaders guided by our Leadership Principles
• A culture that welcomes you as the unique person you are
• Inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects
• The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company

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 realise their full potential.

Ready to join us?

Please submit your application. Be sure to include all relevant documents including your CV, cover letter, etc.

Thank you for taking the time to apply! We look forward to receiving your application.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion is at the heart of what we do

We believe in the strength of diversity and know that unique experiences and perspectives are vital for creating truly sustainable societies. Therefore, we are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone can flourish and reach their potential. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and encourage you to contact our recruitment team to discuss any accommodations you need during the application process.

Experience Level

Senior Level