Senior Automation engineer / Ingenieur im Bereich Leittechnik / Discipline lead I&C

Hamburg, Germany or any other of our German locations (e.g. Berlin, Munich, Erlangen, Mannheim etc.)

Are you a Senior Automation Engineer (Instrumentation, Automation, Leittechnik) or project manager? Do you want to work with energy transition projects such as PtX, Carbon Capture, Energy Intensive Industries, or gas infrastructure? Do you want to play a central part in our projects?

If this sounds like you, or you’re curious to learn more, then this role could be the perfect opportunity. Join our Automation and OT Security department as our new Senior Automation engineer and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future.

Your new role

As our new Senior Automation engineer, you will be focal towards the clients, suppliers, and projects. As focal, you will be responsible for e.g., field instrumentation, automation systems, safety systems, network, fire & gas detection and interfaces towards mechanical & electrical packages and Supplier/Vendor management/engagement. You will eventually take over the role of "I&C discipline lead” in our projects.

Your key responsibilities could include:

• Interface directly with local German clients
• Act as project / discipline manager on projects in close collaboration with clients.
• Act as discipline lead/project manager on multidiscipline projects along with project team
• Liaison with clients and suppliers
• Perform specification and design of automation systems e.g.:
• Overall system topology and interfaces towards third part systems
• SCADA, ESD/fail-safe systems or Fire and Gas
• Field instrumentation
• Provide input for procurement and handle technical clarifications before and during execution phase
• Provide input for and participate in FAT, SAT and commissioning.
• Inspection/visit of installations on Sites.

Your new team

You will be part of an exceptional technical environment with 21 passionate colleagues in Denmark and Norway, supported by our global engineering center. The department is highly experienced and delivers engineering and consultancy services globally within the energy sector for projects around the world. The area of responsibility for this position is mainly energy intensive 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 Automation/Electrical Engineering, Electronic and computer, Information- and communication technology, Marine Engineering or similar
• A few years of relevant experience
• Excellent communication skills in English are a must
• Business fluent in German is also required
• Work in a structured and systematic way
• Able to handle many stakeholders
• We expect you have knowledge within some of the following areas: Field instrumentation, SCADA/Control/Leittechnik (e.g. TIA, PCS7 or similar), ESD/fail-safe, or Fire and Gas.
• Experience in developing I&C concepts, design or operation of power plants, oil & gas or other process industries

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

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.