Associate Power Systems Engineer

Company Description

Do you want to be part of a growing industry that is actively contributing to our net-zero future? Are you experienced in designing and implementing Power Systems? Do you want to work on international projects and provide value on a global scale?

If this sounds like you, or you’re curious to learn more, then this role could be the perfect opportunity. Join our Power Systems department as our new Associate Engineer and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future.

Your new role

As our new Power Systems team lead, you will be part of skilled multi-disciplinary technical team working alongside several project managers across different teams and geographies to deliver Client solutions in the energy sector. You will be the go-to person for power systems queries from our district energy, energy transition, energy from waste and wind colleagues to deliver a holistic energy approach to customers. Our team seeks to improve the efficiency and sustainability of power systems around the world and to enable the net-zero transition on the UK’ constrained grid. Our services range from feasibility studies to concept design and detail technical analysis depending on client needs. We also act as Owner’s Engineer for our Clients to ensure that their projects are supported across the whole life cycle.

Your key responsibilities will be:

Be the Power Systems subject matter expert for the UK on our energy projects and input your expertise in the various stages of our client’s projects;

Work on feasibility stage electrical designs for new connections or upgrades ranging from HV connections for new energy centres, to EHV connections for battery storage/renewable projects;

Develop connection strategies, high-level equipment sizing, single line diagrams and spatial designs of new substations across voltage levels (MV, HV, EHV);

Technical review and preparation of technical documentation and studies

Depending on needs, you will build a team around you to support detailed analysis of power systems as required;

Act as the point of contact and coordination between Ramboll UK and other Ramboll power systems teams across the world;

Support energy masterplan studies on pathways to decarbonisation by providing expert advice on future loads, feasibility of proposed solutions and impact assessment on the grid at either local, reginal or national level;

Update the team regularly on policy/regulation changes that might impact power systems solutions (e.g., RIIO ED2, changes to connection reinforcement payments etc);

Write tender responses and support with business development either for power system clients or existing internal stakeholders.

Keep up to date with supplier developments, equipment lead times and high-level costs for substations and new connections to the transmission and distribution network;

Perform Due Diligence and Owner’s Engineer activities for our client’s projects;

Project management of bids and projects throughout their life cycle;

Keep up to date with the latest ancillary/balancing/flexibility market services that are available for industrial, renewable and battery storage projects.

Your new team

You will be part of a team and department that is at the forefront of addressing the green transition and offers a holistic approach to energy that supports the sector on the journey towards more sustainable solutions. With 2,000 experts in 14 countries, covering the full spectrum of technologies and all parts of the value chain from production and transmission to distribution, we plan, design and implement energy solutions all over the world.

About you

From the moment you start at Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you can continue to grow with the company. Whilst we look forward to supporting your continued learning and development, for this role we have identified some qualifications, skills, and capabilities that will set you up for success.

These include:

Experience working with transmission, distribution or consulting in particular with infrastructure planning of project-level, local and regional power systems scheme across a variety of stages (feasibility, concept, design and specification)

Working knowledge of grid code compliance requirements

High-level modelling of the likelihood of new connections including costs

Experience working in accordance with DNO standard documents, reviewing single line diagrams and designs

Knowledge of energy network regulations and keeping up to date with the latest changes on business plans and connections charging

Experience working on grid impact assessment for new projects (for example connections of renewable, heat pumps and/or new technologies)

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 realise their full potential.