Power Systems Project Manager, Data Center Focus

Ramboll • Seattle, WA

2d • $95,000 - $140,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Power Systems Project Manager will own planning, execution, and delivery for projects serving data center, mission-critical, and pre-investment infrastructure clients. 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 position coordinates with technical leads in substation engineering, protection and control, and interconnection to support integrated, constructible designs. It also represents Ramboll to investors, property developers, and economic development agencies evaluating pre-investment opportunities. The role contributes to business development, supports and mentors project staff, and ensures project work follows Ramboll QA/QC procedures and applicable industry standards.

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.
• 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 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 project scope and guide clients through the development pathway.
• Lead multidisciplinary coordination across substation design, protection and control, civil/structural, power generation, and interconnection disciplines.
• Manage subconsultants, vendors, and contract administration for 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, and develop and track 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 professional development.
• Leaders guided by Ramboll's Leadership Principles.
• Long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company.
• Comprehensive benefits package supporting well-being, professional development, and work-life balance.
• Position may be eligible for a bonus, overtime, or other forms of compensation.

What This Job Offers

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