High Voltage Substation Primary Engineer

About the role

Ramboll is looking for a Substation Primary Engineer to design and engineer high-voltage substations and their primary systems, working in multidisciplinary project teams from early concept studies through design, specification, tender support, FAT/SAT and site engineering. The position is based at the Ramboll office in Copenhagen or Aarhus.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and review the primary design of AIS and GIS substations up to 400 kV
• Develop substation layouts, bay arrangements, busbar systems, earthing and lightning protection solutions
• Select and specify high-voltage equipment and prepare technical specifications, tender documentation and equipment data sheets
• Perform and verify key design calculations such as current capacity, short-circuit forces and voltages
• Coordinate technical interfaces with protection and control, cables, civil, structural and other disciplines
• Support procurement, supplier follow-up, design reviews, FAT/SAT and commissioning
• Work with clients and project managers on technical solutions, scope, risks, estimates and change management
• Provide technical guidance, quality assurance and mentoring

Required profile

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or similar
• Several years of experience in primary design of transmission or distribution substations
• Knowledge of protection and control design, and familiarity with standards, design calculations and technical specifications
• Experience from consulting, utilities, OEMs, EPC contractors or similar is an advantage
• Fluent Danish and English, spoken and written
• Valid Category B driver's licence

What we offer

• Investment in your development and supportive leadership
• Flexible work life with the option of working from home
• Access to fitness facilities, canteen arrangement and social activities