Substation Project Manager - Ramboll : Job Details

This position can be located in Syracuse, NY or Binghamton, NY.

Do you thrive leading a multidisciplinary team of deeply engaged engineers? Are you excited about designing some of the most state-of-the-art substation projects in the US? Do you want to work directly with clients on large, multi-year programs? Are you interested in supporting business development, client interactions, project execution and proposals?

If this sounds like you, or you're curious to learn more, then this role could be the perfect opportunity. Join our Power Systems Department as our new Substation Project Manager and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future.

Your new role

As our new Substation Project Manager, you will be immediately assigned to one of our largest substation projects with a high-profile client to effectively manage our internal, multi-disciplinary design team, as well as world-class sub-consultants.

Your key responsibilities will be:

Manage time, quality and financial aspects on projects to meet deadlines and project success criteria

Serve as a substation engineer, guiding and reviewing designs for medium and high voltage substation projects. This requires knowledge about engineering principles and the ability to review electrical system studies and calculations.

Ensure Ramboll QA/QC procedures are implemented. Understand and implement codes and standards related to the power systems environment.

Host and lead design meetings and follow up on work performed by all disciplines (Architectural, Structural, Geotechnical, Site Civil, Mechanical, Environmental, etc.

Build client relationships and convey technical knowledge convincingly through effective communication and ensuring projects are aligned with client objectives.

About you

From the moment you start at Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you can continue to grow with the company. Whilst we look forward to supporting your continued learning and development, for this role we have identified some qualifications, skills, and capabilities that will set you up for success.

These include:

Electrical engineering degree, B.Eng., BS or MS

You have 5+ years' experience in the design of substation facilities with a strong understanding of layout optimization and technical knowledge of major equipment associated with substation facilities. etc.

You have significant project management experience preferably within a similar role

Team Leadership and Development - you have strong interpersonal and leadership skills to communicate effectively with employees and clients, resolve conflicts, and foster an environment of continuous learning and development.

Professional Engineering License is highly preferred

Advanced knowledge of project development stages, including siting, feasibility, conceptual design, Front End Engineering Design (FEED), procurement, and EPC delivery.)

Advanced knowledge of utility practices, industry codes and standards (NESC, IEEE, etc.)

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.

Our mission is to create sustainable societies where people and nature flourish. This means that a culture of inclusion is embedded in everything we do. Our people bring diverse backgrounds and experiences to the company, enabling us to deliver innovative and forward-thinking solutions to our clients. We also know how important it is to achieve the right balance of where, when, and how much you work. At Ramboll, we offer flexibility as part of our positive and inclusive approach to work. We are committed to equal employment opportunity, 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. So, please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it more comfortable for you. You can contact us at [email protected] with such requests.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this position is $115,000 - $143,000 annually and does not include bonuses, overtime or other forms of compensation or benefits. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process.