Power Systems Project Manager, Data Center Focus

Ramboll • Denver, CO

12h • $120,000 - $145,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Ramboll is hiring a Power Systems Project Manager focused on data centers to own planning, execution, and delivery for a growing portfolio of data center, mission-critical, and pre-investment infrastructure projects. The role manages scope, schedule, and budget across multidisciplinary engagements involving substation design, generation and load interconnection, and early-stage site feasibility. It serves as the primary client contact, including for clients with limited experience navigating energy infrastructure development.

The project manager coordinates with technical leads in substation engineering, protection and control, interconnection, and other disciplines to keep integrated, constructible designs on track. The role also represents Ramboll to investors, property developers, and economic development agencies evaluating pre-investment opportunities, and contributes to proposals and business development. The position is part of Ramboll’s Power Systems Department and supports projects for data centers, mission-critical facilities, energy-intensive industries, municipal entities, and renewable energy clients.

The position is offered in a hybrid work environment in Boston, Massachusetts; Syracuse, New York; Arlington, Virginia; Chicago, Illinois; or Houston, Texas. Ramboll describes itself as a foundation-owned global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company with more than 18,000 experts in 35 countries, and emphasizes sustainability, inclusion, flexibility, and professional development. The anticipated base salary is $120,000–$145,000 per year; compensation may vary by location and qualifications. The position may also be eligible for bonus, overtime, or other compensation, with a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or a closely related field.
• At least 7 years of experience in power systems or electrical infrastructure project delivery, with demonstrated ownership of project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Working knowledge of substation design, power generation, generation/load interconnection processes, and transmission planning fundamentals.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and subconsultants on complex infrastructure projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to advise clients with limited energy-infrastructure development experience.
• Proven track record contributing to proposals, fee estimation, and business development.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting data center, mission-critical, or large-load client engagements is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with ISO/RTO interconnection queue processes, such as ISO-NE, NYISO, and PJM, and their implications for project schedule and risk.
• PMP certification or active pursuit of PMP certification.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license.

Responsibilities

• Own project plans, schedules, and budgets for data center and mission-critical power engagements; track performance against milestones and financial targets and drive corrective action when needed.
• Serve as the primary client contact for data center developers, investors, property developers, and economic development agencies; translate client objectives into actionable project scope and guide clients through energy-infrastructure development.
• Lead multidisciplinary coordination across substation design, protection and control, civil/structural, power generation, and interconnection disciplines to ensure integrated, constructible project delivery.
• Manage subconsultants, vendors, and contract administration in support of assigned projects.
• Support early-stage feasibility studies, power availability assessments, and preliminary master planning for pre-investment and greenfield data center site opportunities.
• Identify and manage project risks, developing and tracking mitigation strategies with technical leads.
• Lead preparation of proposals, fee estimates, and client presentations, contributing to business development for the data center and mission-critical client segment.
• Ensure compliance with Ramboll QA/QC procedures and applicable industry standards throughout project execution.
• Mentor Assistant Project Managers and early-career staff supporting projects.
• Coordinate with Interconnection and Substation Engineering teams to ensure client-facing commitments are technically grounded and deliverable.

Benefits

• Flexible work environment.
• Investment in your development.
• Leaders guided by Ramboll’s Leadership Principles.
• Long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company.
• The position may be eligible for bonus, overtime, or other forms of compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits package supporting well-being, professional development, and work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior