Senior Department Manager, Electrical

Company Description

Inviting bright Minds

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.

Job Description

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.

Additional Information

Ramboll in Americas

Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a people company that has over 2,000 experts working across more than 60 offices in the Americas applying their passion to deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Energy, Environment & Health, Water, Management Consulting, and Architecture and Landscape. As a company, we are committed to reducing our environmental impact, contributing to a cohesive society with equal rights and opportunities for all, and fostering a culture of excellence, enjoyment, and equal opportunities for all our employees. We invite you to contribute to a sustainable future working in an open, collaborative, and empowering culture.

Our Commitment to Sustainability

Responsible business conduct and sustainable practices have been part of Ramboll’s DNA since the company’s inception. Today these principles are an integral part of Our Mission and services and are formalized through our systematic work with the UN sustainable development goals. We are dedicated to taking a leading role in sharing best practices and creating value for clients by delivering solutions that are environmentally, economically, and socially sustainable. We have also committed to ambitious targets to maximize our own sustainability performance and set the industry benchmark.

How to apply

Apply online. Attach your CV, cover letter and relevant documents showcasing why you are the right fit for the role, and when you are available to start. We look forward to receiving your application.