External opportunity
Senior Electrical Design Engineer – Data Center - Chennai / Noida / Mumbai / Hyderabad
Posted 6 Nov 2026 · Engineering
Job description
Job Description
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.
Qualifications
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
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
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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Company Description
Working at Ramboll
To work at Ramboll means being part of a people organisation. We are focused on knowledge sharing and collaboration across competence areas and geography, and we aim for a strong diversity among our employees. This enables us to solve a broad range of projects, and we firmly believe that cross-collaboration leads to creative and longstanding solutions. Thus, the possibilities at Ramboll are many and diverse –we invest a lot in the development of people and offer career paths tailored for each individual.
Ramboll in Middle East, Asia Pacific and Africa
Ramboll has more than 1,500 experts working across 15 offices in the Middle East, Asia Pacific and Africa. We are present in Dubai, Doha, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, China, India, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and South Africa. Our experts are applying their passion to deliver innovative solutions in markets as diverse as Buildings, Transport, Planning & Urban Design, Water, Environment & Health and Energy. Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a people company. We invite you to contribute to a sustainable future working in an open, collaborative and empowering culture.
Role Overview
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.
Pay, skills & work eligibility
Compensation
A clear compensation amount was not identified. Ask the employer for the range, currency, pay period and whether it covers base pay or total compensation.
Location, eligibility & working hours
- Listed work location
- Chennai, India
- Visa sponsorship
- Not stated clearly
- Relocation support
- Not stated clearly
- Working hours / time zone
- Not stated clearly
Remote does not automatically mean work from any country. A location match does not confirm work authorization, sponsorship or relocation eligibility.
Location & work arrangement
Listed work locations
- Unit No. B802, 8th Floor, Tower B, Commerzone IT Park, Door No. 111, Mount Poonamallee Road, Porur, Chennai, 600116, India