Ramboll

Senior Electrical Design Engineer – Data Center - Chennai / Noida / Mumbai / Hyderabad

Chennai, India · On-site · Full-time

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EmployerRamboll
LocationChennai, 600116, India
Work styleOn-site
Employment typeFull-time
Employer posted2 months ago

The Senior Electrical Design Engineer will act as a technical lead and subject matter expert for mission-critical Data Center projects, responsible for end-to-end electrical system design, engineering, coordination, and commissioning support.

This role requires full ownership from concept development and system topology definition to detailed design, construction support, commissioning, and performance validation, ensuring delivery of highly resilient, scalable, and efficient power infrastructure.

You will engage directly with client-side SMEs, utilities, global stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams, leading technical discussions and resolving complex engineering challenges.

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.

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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 & 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

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

We offer:

A challenging and interesting workday characterized by continuous learning, in an environment where you have many to spar with and learn from.
Opportunity to work with varied work tasks, across the organization.
Opportunity to develop and influence your own area of responsibility.

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.

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