Automation Engineer - Operations Management

• Bavnehøjvej 5, 6700 Esbjerg, Denmark
• Full-time

Job Description
Are you an Automation Engineer (Instrumentation, Automation, SRO) looking to bring your skills to the heart of the energy transition industry, helping to guide the public and private sectors in the delivery of technologies and systems to meet global and national net zero targets? Do you want to work in energy transition projects such as PtX, Carbon Capture, Energy Intensive Industries, or Gas Infrastructure? Are you curious around smart ways of working, engineering databases, and operations management in delivering efficiency in engineering in general?

If you’re looking to push the boundaries of your profession and develop your excellence in an open, collaborative, and empowering culture, read on. This may just be the role you have been looking for.

Your new role
As our new Automation Engineer - Operations Management, you will be the department representative for this primary engineering function, establishing efficient work methods, supporting development, and guiding new users. Your primary role will be that of a discipline engineer within Automation, where key focus areas will include field instrumentation, automation systems, safety systems, networks, fire & gas detection, and interfaces with mechanical & electrical packages, and supplier/vendor engagement and management.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Acting as the discipline engineer on multidiscipline projects, contributing your specific technical expertise to the wider project team.
• Liaising with clients and suppliers, including input to procurement and technical clarifications before and during project execution.
• Developing technical specifications and designing automation systems (overall system topologies, interfaces towards 3rd party systems, SCADA, ESD/fail-safe systems and Fire & Gas systems)
• Life cycle information management including systematic collection of data and data associations.
• Operations management including efficient use of engineering tools, and acting as an ambassador to establish new and efficient ways of working, while also increasing the engineering tool user base and the usage in general.
• Supporting the development of engineering tools, including coordination across engineering disciplines, internal Rambøll support and development functions, and external software providers.

Your new team
You will be part of an exceptional technical environment with 36 passionate colleagues in Denmark supported by our global engineering centre. Or high performing and experienced team delivers engineering and consultancy services globally within the energy sector. The area of responsibility for this position is mainly energy transition projects such as PtX plants, offshore energy, power generation, and gas infrastructure.

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:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant technical discipline, such as Automation/Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation & Control Engineering, Information and Communication Technology, Marine or Systems Engineering.
• Relevant and measurable professional experience in the renewables or similar industries.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, particularly in English.
• Evidence of working with a methodical and systematic approach to completing tasks of high quality and in a timely fashion.
• The ability to work effectively with a diverse internal and external stakeholder group.
• Working knowledge preferred in relevant engineering tools (Aveva Unified Engineering, Smartplant, COMOS) or an aptitude to learn.

What we can offer you

• Investment in your development
• Leaders you can count on, guided by our Leadership Principles
• Be valued for the unique person you are.
• Never be short of inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects.
• The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company
• Flexible work environment

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 realise their full potential.

Ready to join us?
Please submit your application. Be sure to include all relevant documents including your CV, cover letter, etc. Thank you for taking the time to apply! We look forward to receiving your application.

About Ramboll
Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a foundation-owned people company. We have more than 18,000 experts working across our global operations in 35 countries. Our experts are leaders in their fields, developing and delivering innovative solutions in diverse markets including Buildings, Transport, Planning & Urban Design, Water, Environment & Health, Energy, and Management Consulting. We invite you to contribute to a more sustainable future working in an open, collaborative, and empowering company. Combining local experience with global knowledge, we together shape the societies of tomorrow.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion is at the heart of what we do.
We believe in the strength of diversity and know that unique experiences and perspectives are vital for creating truly sustainable societies. Therefore, we are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone can flourish and reach their potential. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and encourage you to contact our recruitment team to discuss any accommodations you need during the application process.