Company Description

Location

Chennai (Preferred) | Mumbai | Bangalore | Hyderabad | Gurgaon | Noida

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.

Job Description

Role Overview

The Electrical Design Engineer will support the design and development of electrical systems for Data Center projects, working under the guidance of senior engineers.

This role focuses on Deep understanding, engineering calculations, drawings, coordination, and documentation, with exposure to the full lifecycle of data center projects. In case you have no prior Data Center experience, you have good to great electrical system design experience from LoD200 to LoD400 in areas mentioned in the description, you can apply too.

Experience

5 to 10 years in Electrical Design with work in Data Center for at least 2 years.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Engineering Support
Own complete design of Data Center Electrical Systems from Concept design to detailed design up to IFC, including preparing RFP, Technical specs of each and every component:
MV / LV distribution systems – from substation to Data Hall
UPS systems, DG systems, and electrical rooms
Data Hall Power distributions
Prepare:
Single Line Diagrams (SLDs) – with intrinsic details for IT Load, Mechanical
Load, House power as per TIA-942 specs and client requirements.
Electrical layouts (From substations to MV to LV, UPS rooms, cable routing)
Perform:
Load calculations
Cable sizing and basic voltage drop calculations
PUE Calculations / PUE audit.
Drawings & BIM Coordination
Prepare AutoCAD drawings and assist in Revit models
Coordinate with:
Mechanical, Architectural, Structural teams
Design of Power distribution for the Data Center IT Load, Mechanical

Equipment and overall building house loads.

Participate in:
Clash detection and design coordination
Documentation Support
Take ownership in preparation of:
BOQs
Cable schedules
Equipment schedules
Technical specifications
Sequence of Operations
Earthing points and Earthing pits
Response to Technical RFI – from vendors during RFP support.
Maintain drawing revisions and documentation quality
Quality check and Quality assurance of the other team members work.
Project Delivery Support
Engage with client in technical discussions, take inputs, explain design, debate & discuss the optimum and acceptable solutions.
Implement design inputs from senior engineers
Address review comments and revised designs
Support vendor drawing reviews and submittals
Construction & Commissioning Exposure
Support: Site queries (RFIs)
Installation clarifications
Gain exposure to:o Testing & commissioning processes Electrical system validation
Technical Fundamentals
Excellent Fundaments & detailed understanding of:
Electrical distribution systems
SLDs and layouts
BESS, UPS and DG systems
Knowledge of: Cable sizing and electrical fundamentals

Software Skills

AutoCAD (mandatory) – must posses demonstrable capabilities.
Basic knowledge of Revit (preferred)
Communication & Attitude
Good communication skills (verbal & written)
Ability to clearly explain design work to senior engineers
Willingness to learn and grow in data center domain

Qualifications

BE / BTech / Diploma in Electrical Engineering
Good to Have
Exposure to data center / mission-critical projects
Familiarity with:
ETAP (basic level)
Industry standards (IEC / IS / TIA-942)

Additional Information

What we can offer you

Investment in your development
Leaders you can count on, guided by our Leadership Principles
Be valued for the unique person you are.
Never be short of 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 realize their full potential.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion are 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.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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

Lead Design Engineer Electrical - Data Center