Lead Engineer, Elv/ict - Data Center

Lead Engineer, ELV/ICT - Data Center

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.

Ramboll in India

Ramboll has more than 1,800 experts working across six offices in India applying their passion to deliver innovative solutions in markets as diverse as Buildings, Transport, Planning & Urban Design, Water, Environment & Health and Energy. Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a people company. We invite you to contribute to a sustainable future working in an open, collaborative and empowering culture.

Key Responsibilities

1. System Architecture & Concept Design

• Define complete ELV / IBMS architecture, including:
• CCTV, VMS
• Access Control (multi-factor authentication)
• Perimeter security (PIDS, ANPR, UVSS, barriers)
• Fire Alarm Systems (FAS, VESDA)
• PA/VA systems
• BMS / EPMS / DCIM integration
• Develop:
• Zoning strategy (multi-layer security architecture)
• System redundancy philosophy (no single point of failure)
• Network topology (fiber backbone, edge architecture)
• Define integration strategy aligned with:
• TIA-942
• ISO 27001 physical security requirements

2. Detailed Design & Engineering

a. System Engineering

• Develop and review:
• ELV schematics and network diagrams
• IBMS architecture diagrams
• Cause & Effect matrices
• Sequence of Operations (SOO)
• I/O lists and control logic

b. BMS / IBMS Design (CORE REQUIREMENT)

• Design complete BMS / IBMS solution, including:
• HVAC monitoring and control
• Electrical monitoring (EPMS integration)
• Energy management
• Alarm management and analytics
• Define:
• PLC architecture and redundancy
• Server architecture (Active–Active systems)
• Communication protocols:
• BACnet / Modbus / IEC-61850 / OPC UA

c. Security System Engineering

• Design:
• Access control zoning (1-factor, 2-factor, 3-factor authentication)
• SOC workflows and monitoring systems
• CCTV coverage strategy (critical + perimeter + internal zones)
• Define:
• Security workflows for:
• Vehicle entry
• Pedestrian access
• Data hall access
• Integrate all systems into unified IBMS

3. Integration & Interdisciplinary Coordination

• Coordinate with:
• Electrical (EPMS, power monitoring)
• Mechanical (HVAC controls, sensors)
• ICT / IT (network, servers, storage)
• DCIM platforms
• Ensure:
• Seamless system interoperability
• Protocol-level integration
• No data or control conflicts

4. Documentation & Tendering

• Prepare and own:
• Design Basis Reports (DBR)
• Technical specifications
• BOQs and equipment schedules
• Lead:
• Vendor technical evaluations
• Submittal reviews
• Compliance checks

5. Construction, Testing & Commissioning (CRITICAL)

• Support:
• Installation and site execution
• Support and participate by writing scripts & test procedures during:
• FAT / SAT
• System testing and validation
• Cause & Effect verification
• Integrated System Testing (IST)
• Ensure:
• Full IBMS integration and functionality
• System redundancy and failover validation

6. Quality, Risk & Delivery

• Ensure compliance with:
• QMS procedures
• Project timelines and deliverables
• Own:
• Design risks
• System integration risks
• Change management

Mandatory Skills & Experience

Technical Expertise (NON-NEGOTIABLE)

• Strong experience in:
• ELV / IBMS design for Data Centers or mission-critical facilities
• Proven capability to design:
• Complete BMS / IBMS solution (end-to-end)
• Deep understanding of:
• System integration and interoperability
• Multi-layer security architecture

Systems Knowledge

• Hands-on experience in:
• BMS / IBMS / EPMS / DCIM integration
• PLC systems and control logic
• ELV systems (CCTV, ACS, FAS, PA/VA)

Protocols & Standards

• Knowledge of:
• BACnet, Modbus, IEC-61850, OPC UA
• TIA-942
• NFPA / NBC
• ISO 27001 (physical security)

Tools & Digital Capability

• AutoCAD (mandatory)
• Revit / BIM coordination
• ELV / network design tools

Communication (CRITICAL)

• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to:
• Lead client technical discussions
• Explain system architecture clearly
• Resolve integration challenges across disciplines

Qualifications

Qualifications & Experience

• BE / BTech in Electronics / Electrical / Instrumentation / Telecom
• 10+ years' total experience