Assistant Project Manager, Power Systems

About the role

Join our Power Systems Department as our new Assistant Project Manager and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future. Your new team will play a pivotal role in delivering advanced solutions for a wide variety of clients, including energy-intensive industries like semiconductor manufacturing, municipal entities, data center mega campuses, and pioneers in renewable energy. With substantial growth, seize the opportunity to shape our strategy and contribute to our agile team's rich pipeline of projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers in developing, tracking, and updating project plans, schedules, and budgets across active engagements
• Cook up project activities across disciplines, ensuring deliverables are documented, tracked, and completed on time
• Monitor project progress against milestones and financial targets, flagging issues early and supporting resolution with the Project Manager
• Liaise with clients, subconsultants, and internal technical staff to gather information and keep project objectives aligned with client expectations
• Support preparation of project reports, meeting minutes, status updates, and client presentations
• Aid in the management of project resources, including labor planning and equipment procurement coordination
• Conduct risk assessments and assist in the development and tracking of mitigation strategies
• Ensure compliance with Ramboll QA/QC procedures and applicable industry standards throughout project execution
• Contribute to business development activities, including proposal preparation and fee estimation
• Support a collaborative team environment that values technical excellence, integrity, and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or a closely related field
• 2 to 5 years of experience in a power systems or electrical engineering role, with exposure to project-based work preferred
• Working knowledge of power systems engineering concepts, including substation design, generation interconnection, or transmission planning
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities, with attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interface professionally with clients and external stakeholders
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams); experience with project management tools such as MS Project is a plus
• PMP certification or active pursuit of PMP is a plus
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and take initiative when needed

Additional Information

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. Work at the heart of sustainable change

Salary

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $72,000 to $86,000 per year. This range reflects the compensation we reasonably expect to offer at the time of posting. Actual compensation will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and internal equity. Because we operate across multiple U.S. markets, pay may differ depending on the cost of labor in specific locations. In addition to base salary, this position may be eligible for bonus, overtime or other forms of compensation and we offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports well-being, professional development, and work-life balance. Our recruiters are happy to share more about the specific salary range and total rewards package applicable to your location during the hiring process.