Graduate Electrical Engineer - Data Centres 2027

Electrical, Building Services.

Work at the heart of sustainable change with Ramboll in the United Kingdom and Ireland

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. As a foundation-owned people company, founded in Denmark, 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. Our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act and being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture.

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Ramboll in the United Kingdom and Ireland has a proven track record of sustainable and responsible business and is a top ten engineering and environmental and sustainability consultancy in the UK, with more than 1,500 employees across 16 offices. Ramboll experts deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Environment & Health, and Energy. In 2024, Ramboll was included in the Sunday Times’ list of Best Places to Work.

Job Description

To be considered for this role, please make sure you read the job description carefully and apply by submitting all the relevant documents and answer the application questions. Any applications submitted without the required information or application questions completed will be rejected. Please ensure all competency questions are submitted as part of your application. 

Please note – Ramboll cannot sponsor any post-study or Skilled Worker visas for our early career roles, as the Home Office’s eligibility criteria would not be met. You must have the right to live and work in the UK indefinitely without the need for sponsorship, either now or in the future. 

PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE FULLY COMPLETED YOUR APPLICATION, INCLUDING ANSWERING THE 3 QUESTIONS IN THE 'HOW TO APPLY' SECTION. ANY INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE REJECTED. 

About this opportunity

You will be involved in some of the UK’s most innovative and intricate projects. Each day as a graduate will offer new opportunities and challenges, ensuring no two days feel the same. 

Engineering within the Data Centre Facilities Team is about developing highly resilient Mechanical systems required to cool and support the critical processes within Modern Data Centres, both sustainably and reliably. 

As a Graduate Electrical Engineer at Ramboll, you will be involved in the design and delivery of highly resilient electrical power systems and a wide range of ancillary support systems. You will also develop a rich understanding of building physics and sustainable design solutions that will inform the Data Centre Facilities engineering design principles. 

You will become a part of the Buildings department, which includes the Data Centre Facilities team, Building Services, Structures, Civil, Facades, Acoustics and many other specialist teams. Your role will allow you to collaborate with all disciplines, providing growth and knowledge to enhance your engineering competence. 

You can join an industry where your skills and passion can help power the digital world, driving innovative solutions and making a lasting impact on our interconnected society. 

Your skills and experience

For this role, we believe your starting point is:

  • A BEng, MEng or MSc level degree in a relevant engineering subject – attained no earlier than 2026 
  • Interest in the design of mission critical facilities, especially electrical systems 
  • An active curiosity around building physics and sustainable design solutions 
  • Demonstrable aptitude to learn computer programming languages and complex data manipulation and processing 
  • Demonstrable aptitude to learn and understand the principals of power system analysis using industry software 
  • Ability to summarise and present complex engineering concepts via different channels 
  • An interest in Digital Automation and Optimisation 

We don’t expect you to know everything, but that you show curiosity, take responsibility, and want to deliver high-quality work. Ramboll strives to deliver excellent cross-functional solutions in a professional and well-coordinated manner to our clients. Therefore, we believe you have good communication and collaboration skills. 

Benefits you will enjoy:

  • Hybrid and flexible working
  • 27 days' holiday per year and 8 days bank holiday
  • Professional subscription and support in becoming chartered
  • Range of employee benefits, such as cycle-to-work scheme, private medical insurance, discounted Taste card subscription, Gymflex and many more.

Selection Process:

We aim to respond to your application shortly after the deadline by the latest. There are three steps to our selection process. You will advance onto the next step if you are successfully shortlisted.  

  • Step 1: Apply Online and complete required application questions, including application questions. 
  • Step 2: Shortlisting  
  • Step 3: Assessment Centre – these are planned to take place during early 2027 

We personally review every application, as our selection process is fully human-led. It’s absolutely fine to use tools to support you - for example, to check spelling and grammar or to gather background research - but we ask that your answers reflect your own original thoughts. That way, we get to know the real you, and your responses will be a true foundation for your interview.  

How to apply

Apply online. Attach your CV and Cover Letter. In a separate document, please address the following questions: 

Question 1. Ramboll’s initiative, ‘The Partner for Sustainable Change’, focuses on four key themes; Decarbonise for net-zero, Resilient societies and liveability, Resource management and circular economy, Biodiversity and ecosystem. 

Please choose one unifying theme and explain how we can apply this to the Critical National Datacentre Infrastructure for a positive, environmental change. (max. 150 words)  

Question 2. Describe a time when you led or worked as a part of a team to solve a complex or multidisciplinary design problem. What did you learn? What do you believe were the key factors for success? (max. 150 words) 

Question 3. Why does sustainability matter to you? (max. 150 words) 

PLEASE NOTE: YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE REJECTED IF THE APPLICATION QUESTIONS ARE NOT COMPLETED. 

Based on the volume of applications received we reserve the right to close applications early, please apply early to avoid disappointment. 

We look forward to receiving your application.  

Job ID Number: REF24761Q
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We personally review every application, as our selection process is fully human-led. It’s absolutely fine to use tools to support you - for example, to check spelling and grammar or to gather background research - but we ask that your answers reflect your own original thoughts. That way, we get to know the real you, and your responses will be a true foundation for your interview.

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  • Deadline
    December 11th, 2026
  • Starting
    September 2027
  • Salary
    Competitive + benefits
  • Degree required
    Bachelor's
  • Location
    Glasgow
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  • Electronic/Electrical
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