Power Systems Lead, Energy
Ramboll Management Consulting
Location
UK
Type
Full-time
Posted
Jan 22, 2026
Mission
What you will drive
Technical leadership & delivery:
- Lead complex power system design and compliance studies including load flow, voltage control, dynamic and transient stability, short-circuit, protection coordination, harmonic/power quality and EMT studies
- Design and advise on concepts for transmission and distribution systems (HV/MV), including offshore wind grid connections, onshore substations and interconnections, and industrial/private networks
- Own technical assurance: define methods, peer reviews, quality gates, and knowledge management for all studies; be ultimate signatory for key deliverables
- Ensure compliance with UK Grid Code/NGESO (NESO), EirGrid/SONI, and ENA G99/G100, and relevant IEC/IEEE standards; steward model governance and data quality
Strategy, markets & business development:
- Shape and execute the UK&I Power Systems strategy with clear propositions for TSO/DSO connections, grid reinforcement, stability services, renewables and storage integration, and offshore transmission
- Lead key pursuits and frameworks with TSOs/DSOs and major developers; craft winning narratives and pricing strategies, and build client relationships
- Represent Ramboll at industry forums, author thought leadership, and cultivate partnerships with OEMs/contractors/technology partners
People leadership & growth:
- Lead, inspire and grow a diverse team through recruitment, onboarding, capability building, and succession planning
- Mentor technical specialists and establish development pathways including route to CEng/CMgr and cross-GBAs collaboration
- Foster an inclusive, learning culture aligned to Ramboll leadership principles
Delivery excellence, governance & ways of working:
- Establish standard processes for delivering and documenting studies including templates, model libraries, QA plans, EMC and EMT study approaches, and client-ready reporting
- Own multi-project delivery governance including scope, risk, schedule, margin, and resource planning
- Interface management across multidisciplinary projects including civil/structural, protection & control, SCADA/telecoms, H&S/CDM
Impact
The difference you'll make
This role works at the heart of the energy transition, leading power systems solutions that help close the gap to a sustainable future by enabling renewable energy integration and grid modernization in the UK and Ireland.
Profile
What makes you a great fit
- Degree in Electrical/Power Systems Engineering (or equivalent); Chartered Engineer (CEng) or near-chartership (e.g., IET)
- Deep technical track record delivering (and reviewing) steady-state, dynamic and EMT studies for grid connections, reinforcements, and compliance including reactive power/voltage control, fault-ride-through, stability constraints, harmonics
- Demonstrable experience with TSO/DSO processes (e.g., NGESO/NESO, EirGrid, SONI) and ENA codes; strong understanding of UK & Ireland regulatory context and grid access
- Proficiency in one or more core tools (DIgSILENT, PSCAD, PSS®E, ETAP) and an appreciation of model validation, PSCAD EMT methodologies, and protection coordination studies
- Proven people leadership (mentoring, recruitment, performance), client leadership (frameworks, major bids), and commercial acumen (scope, risk, margin)
- Familiarity with owner's engineering/LTA roles for BESS and hybrid renewable projects
- Clear, concise communicator able to translate analysis into decisions for clients and stakeholders
- Experience in offshore wind transmission and onshore substation concept/design; exposure to HVDC and converter-rich system behaviour (desirable)
- Working knowledge of EMT/phasor co-simulation practices and digitialisation/automation of study workflows (desirable)
Benefits
What's in it for you
- Commitment to your development
- Leaders guided by our Leadership Principles
- A culture that welcomes you as the unique person you are
- Inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects
- The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company
- Flexibility as part of our positive and inclusive approach to work
- Inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone is able to flourish and reach their potential
About
Inside Ramboll Management Consulting
Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company that believes the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. As a foundation-owned people company founded in Denmark, they deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Water, Environment & Health, Energy, Management Consulting, and Architecture & Landscape.