Lead Design Engineer Electrical - Data Center

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. 

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

1. 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.

2. Drawings & BIM Coordination

• Prepare AutoCAD drawings and assist in Revit models

• Coordinate with:

o Mechanical, Architectural, Structural teams

o Design of Power distribution for the Data Center IT Load, Mechanical

   Equipment and overall building house loads.

• Participate in:

o Clash detection and design coordination

 

3. 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.

4. 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

5. 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

•  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)

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.

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