Senior Principal Engineer, Electrical - Data Center

Location; Bangalore/Chennai/ Mumbai/Hyderabad/Gurugram/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

As one of our Electrical Design Engineer, you will become part of our Global Datacenter team, collaborating with domain experts specializing in Data Center Design, & Commissioning globally. 

In your role, you will work on projects from India and other geographies. Based on any of the regional offices, travel will be expected on occasion, to fulfil the needs of the projects you will be working on.   

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Key Responsibilities

Electrical Design Development

• Prepare Electrical Single Line Diagrams (SLDs) including HT / MV / LV systems.
• Develop high-level electrical layouts for substations, switch rooms, UPS rooms, battery rooms, and data halls.
• Perform electrical load calculations and support system sizing.
• Assist in preparation of BOQs, cable schedules, equipment schedules, and technical specifications.

BIM & Coordination

• Coordinate with the Electrical BIM Engineer to ensure Revit models and drawings reflect design intent.
• Participate in MEP coordination and clash resolution.
• Review BIM outputs and drawings for accuracy and constructability.

Quality & Delivery Support

• Ensure deliverables meet project standards, timelines, and QA/QC requirements.
• Incorporate review comments from Senior Engineers and stakeholders.
• Support construction-stage RFIs and design clarifications.

• BE / ME in Electrical Engineering
• 8–12 years of overall experience
• 3–5 years of experience in data center or mission-critical facilities

Mandatory Skills & Experience

• Strong working knowledge of Data Center electrical systems.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD; working knowledge of Revit.
• Understanding of power redundancy concepts (N, N+1, 2N).
• Ability to interpret electrical calculations, SLDs, and specifications.

Communication Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including preparation of technical reports, design narratives, and client-facing documentation.

Strong professional presence in front of clients and stakeholders, with the ability to confidently explain design intent, highlight risks, lead technical discussions, and drive issue resolution.

Plus the Ability to clearly explain design issues to senior engineers and participate in client or coordination meetings as required, supporting effective issue resolution.

Why Join Ramboll:

• Be part of an international team delivering state-of-the-art healthcare facilities in the UK and Nordic region.
• Exposure to global best practices, multidisciplinary collaboration, and advanced digital tools.
• Opportunities for professional development, learning, and career advancement within a leading global consultancy.