Senior Department Manager, Electrical

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We invite you to bring your knowledge, expertise, and passion into play as you collaborate with Ramboll's international experts in the areas of technology, innovation, and management of groundwater resources in water scarce regions. To succeed in this role, you must have a meticulous analytical mindset, a passion for addressing groundwater sustainability, and a commitment to driving innovative and sustainable solutions.

Senior Department Manager, Electrical Engineering

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Department Manager, Electrical, to lead our team of electrical engineering professionals. The successful candidate will directly manage Engineering Department Managers and be responsible for both people management and technical supervision within the electrical engineering department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and provide technical direction to a team of electrical engineers and support staff, ensuring efficient and successful project execution.
• Manage resources to meet or exceed client expectations, adhere to budgetary requirements, and industry standards.
• Apply deep knowledge of industry codes and standards (NESC, ANSI/IEEE, NFPA, energy code, building code, FM Global electrical requirements, OSHA and develop comprehensive code analysis reports.
• Oversee design and engineering of electrical power distribution systems, including medium/high voltage utility interface equipment and distributed energy resources (DER).
• Direct design of power distribution, facility lighting, grounding, motor control systems, fire alarm systems and process control panels, adhering to National Electrical Code, UL 508 and client specifications.
• Lead major project planning efforts, to ensure on-time, within-budget delivery while maintaining high quality standards.
• Spearhead quality review processes for team work products, ensuring regulatory and client specification compliance.
• Mentor team members and foster their technical skill development and professional growth.
• Serve as key client liaison, managing relationships and ensuring project requirements are understood and met.
• Oversee preparation of technical reports, power system analyses, arc flash studies, load flow studies, and protective device coordination studies.
• Oversee engineering projects during construction, including cost estimating, phasing/scheduling, responding to RFIs, submittal reviews and site inspections.
• Maintain and update engineering practice standards and procedures.
• Proposal development and review

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Professional Engineering (PE) license in any U.S. State
• Minimum of 15 years of relevant work experience
• Proven leadership skills successfully managing teams and projects
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills with the ability to convey complex technical information to diverse audiences.
• Ability to work effectively in teams and lead multidisciplinary projects.

Welcome to our Energy division

To meet the fast-paced developments the energy sector is witnessing and overcome the challenges posed by the green transition, Ramboll offers a strategic approach to energy that considers both the energy demand and supply. Our experience and holistic perspective on energy planning enable us to find innovative solutions that provide long-term benefits to our clients, the environment, and society.

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.

Ready to join us?

Please submit your application. Be sure to include all relevant documents including your CV, cover letter, etc.

We recognize that some candidates only apply when they tick every box. However, passion and potential often outweigh a perfect resume and Ramboll's supportive learning culture can help you grow. So if this role resonates with you but you don't meet all the requirements, we encourage you to apply. You might be the perfect fit for this opportunity or another within our team.

Thank you for taking the time to apply! We look forward to receiving your application.

An equal opportunity employer

Equality, diversity, and inclusion is at the heart of what we do. At Ramboll, we believe that diversity is a strength and that different experiences and perspectives are essential to creating truly sustainable societies. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability or medical condition, gender identity, marriage and domestic partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, ancestry, or national origin, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation, military service and veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Ramboll wants to ensure opportunities are accessible to candidates with disabilities. Please reach out to our recruitment team to discuss any adjustments that you might require during the application process.