Product Architect

Product Architect with Engineering Domain Experience

Company Description

Ramboll is a global leader in sustainable architecture, engineering, and consultancy. At Ramboll Tech, we drive digital transformation across the entire Ramboll group, setting the pace for how technology transforms the built environment. Our mission is to become the leading tech-enabled partner for sustainable change.

If you are passionate about applying cutting-edge digital technologies—like AI, ambient computing, and digital twins—to reshape design and production in the AEC industry, this is your opportunity.

Job Description

The Product Architect with Engineering Domain Experience will be responsible for defining the architecture of IT products and automation platforms used by AEC engineers across design and delivery programs.

This role combines product architecture expertise with a deep understanding of engineering design workflows across disciplines such as piping, structural, electrical, instrumentation, and BIM.

The Product Architect will ensure that internally developed and integrated platforms (including AVEVA, Autodesk, Trimble, and other engineering systems) are scalable, secure, interoperable, and aligned with enterprise digital strategy and project execution needs.

This Product Architect role sits at the intersection of software product architecture and engineering domain expertise. You will translate complex engineering workflows into scalable, maintainable product architectures, ensuring that the tools and platforms your team builds genuinely solve the day-to-day challenges of plant, infrastructure, and energy engineering professionals.

Experience with AVEVA systems (E3D, Engineering, Diagrams, Global) is considered a strong advantage, as many of our clients and internal teams operate within AVEVA-centric delivery environments.

Your new team

Our team culture is crucial to us; that's why we take time daily to exchange ideas and discuss our work priorities. We support each other when facing challenges and foster a strong team spirit. We aim to learn and grow continuously from one another.

We value diversity, and although we're not perfect, we regularly engage in open discussions about how we can improve in this area. Our current hybrid work approach focuses on adapting to different needs, including increased flexibility that works best for our global teams and individuals, with as much autonomy as possible.

Your new role

As the Product Architect with Engineering Domain Experience, you will play a strategic leadership role in shaping digital engineering products and automation frameworks. You will

• Define the target architecture and roadmap for engineering digital products and automation platforms.
• Translate engineering business requirements into scalable technical architecture.
• Lead solution design for multi-region, cloud-enabled engineering platforms.
• Ensure integration between engineering authoring tools (AVEVA, Autodesk, Trimble, Bentley, etc.) and enterprise systems (DMS, ERP, PLM, Data Lakes).
• Guide DevOps, CI/CD, and release management for engineering products.
• Provide architectural oversight for AI, Digital Twin, and data-centric engineering initiatives.
• Act as the technical authority for product scalability, performance, and reliability.
• Support modernization of legacy engineering systems into cloud-native architectures.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across Engineering, IT, Cloud, Cybersecurity, and Data teams.
• Guide the planning, setup, and evolution of Engineering platform environments across cloud and on-premises infrastructure, ensuring scalability, security, and performance.
• Coordinate with engineering, IT, cloud, and digital delivery teams to align platform design with operational requirements and business priorities.
• Oversee cross-functional technical discussions, ensuring alignment between platform architecture, engineering standards, and digital workflows.
• Drive architectural governance, ensuring systems are deployed, maintained, and evolved in line with organizational quality, security, and compliance standards.

  Areas of responsibility

  Product & Solution Architecture

• Define high-level and low-level architecture designs (HLD/LLD).
• Establish reference architectures for engineering platforms.
• Design multi-tier, distributed, and hybrid cloud architectures (Azure and GCP).
• Define resiliency, HA/DR, and multi-region deployment strategies.
• Define data architecture for engineering data (3D models, metadata, documents).

• Engineering Domain Integration

• Understand and model engineering workflows across:
• 3D Modelling (Plant, Structural, Electrical)
• P&ID / Schematics
• BIM & Digital Delivery
• Data-centric Engineering
• Ensure product architecture supports:
• Model federation
• Clash detection workflows
• Revision and change management
• Engineering data validation
• Align with ISO 19650, CFIHOS, RDSPP, and industry data standards.
• Drive interoperability between:
• AVEVA
• Autodesk (Revit, Navisworks, AutoCAD)
• Trimble tools
• Enterprise DMS and analytics platforms.

  Cloud & Infrastructure Architecture

• Architect engineering workloads in Azure and GCP
• Define GPU-based compute strategy for 3D engineering applications.
• Design VDI/Citrix/Cloud workstation environments.
• Implement performance optimization and global access strategies.
• Ensure secure network design, identity federation, and zero-trust principles.

• Automation & AI Enablement

• Design automation frameworks for:
  • Model validation
  • Rule-based design checks
  • Metadata extraction
  • Engineering quality dashboards
• Enable AI/ML-based use cases:
  • Drawing intelligence
  • Engineering assistant copilots
  • Predictive design risk detection
• Integrate digital twin and analytics platforms.
• Stakeholder & Vendor Management
• Act as primary architectural liaison with:
• Engineering leadership
• IT operations
• External product vendors
• Evaluate vendor solutions and perform technical due diligence.
• Provide architectural guidance during RFP and solution selection processes.

Bachelor’s degree in engineering.

• 15+ years of experience in
• IT Product Architecture
• Engineering systems architecture
• Cloud solution architecture
• Technical Expertise
• Strong knowledge of:
• Distributed systems architecture
• Cloud-native design
• API integration patterns
• Event-driven systems
• Data engineering concepts
• Experience with DevOps pipelines and automation frameworks.
• Strong understanding of database systems (SQL/NoSQL).
• Knowledge of cybersecurity and identity management frameworks.

• Engineering Domain Knowledge

• Practical understanding of engineering deliverables:
• 3D Models
• P&IDs
• General Arrangement Drawings
• Electrical Schematics
• Understanding of BIM and Digital Twin ecosystems.
• Knowledge of engineering collaboration workflows across global delivery centers.
• AVEVA Experience (Added Advantage). Experience with one or more of the following is a strong advantage:
• AVEVA E3D / PDMS
• AVEVA Engineering
• AVEVA Diagrams / P&ID
• AVEVA Global
• AVEVA Connect / Cloud deploymentsUnderstanding of AVEVA data model, catalogues, specifications, and project structure is beneficial.

• Personal Attributes

• Strong strategic thinking capability.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• Structured decision-making approach.
• Excellent documentation and governance discipline.

Ramboll Tech

Ramboll Tech accelerates innovation & digital transformation for the entire Ramboll group and directs all AI-related initiatives within the company. This includes collaborating with GBA and enabling functions at Ramboll on their AI and digital journey, developing proprietary AI and digital products for Ramboll and our clients, following our product life cycle. Ramboll Tech also works on larger technology projects within Ramboll providing world-class Technology Operations. Ramboll Tech currently has over 450 employees globally, with strongholds across Nordics, Germany, the USA, and India. We are looking to quickly expand in key areas across Europe and the globe.

An equal opportunity employer

Equality, diversity, and inclusion is at the heart of what we do. At Ramboll, we believe that diversity is a strength, and that different experiences and perspectives are essential to creating truly sustainable societies. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment, where everyone can flourish and reach their potential. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds and characteristics, in addition to the Protected Characteristics as set out in the Equality Act, (2010). As a Disability Confident Committed employer, Ramboll ensures opportunities are accessible to candidates with disabilities. Please reach out to our recruitment team to discuss any adjustments that you might require during the application process. We also know how important it is to achieve the right balance of where, when, and how much you work. When you join Ramboll, you’ll have the ability to work your hours flexibly through our positive and inclusive approach to work.

How to apply

Apply online. Attach your CV, cover letter and relevant documents showcasing why you are the right fit for the role, and when you are available to start. We look forward to receiving your application.