Project Engineer - Substations - Northeast Region

Project Engineer - Substations | Northeast Region

Mission Overview

Join an exciting project with a leading company in the Belgian energy sector.
The Belgian and European energy landscape is undergoing significant change. As part of a European transmission network environment, the company plays a critical role in ensuring the reliability and sustainability of electricity supply across Belgium.
As part of the project team, you will work alongside other contingent workers and company employees to develop sustainable, reliable and future-focused energy infrastructure that supports economic growth while reducing our environmental footprint.
We believe in the power of diversity and are convinced that an inclusive and diverse working environment leads to greater innovation, creativity and better results.

Service Description

The Project Engineer - Substations will contribute to electrical infrastructure projects involving high-voltage substations and lines across 380, 220, 150, 70 and 36 kV networks.
As Project Engineer, you will act as a key link between the Project Leader and the engineering organisation, taking responsibility for the technical development of projects within a multidisciplinary team. You will ensure the consistency and quality of the design while monitoring the functionality of the project and taking proactive measures to ensure delivery within the agreed schedule and scope.
Your responsibilities will include:

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  Working closely with the Project Leader and fellow Project Engineers. The Project Engineer has a primarily technical focus, while the Project Leader has an organisational focus within the project.
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  Being actively involved throughout the entire project lifecycle, from feasibility and conceptual studies through to project completion.
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  Acting as a key link between the design team, technical experts and Project Leader.
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  Contributing to the technical development of the project scope and design, including carrying out various preliminary technical studies.
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  Taking a leading role within the engineering team, ensuring the effective integration of different disciplines into a coherent technical solution.
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  Managing interfaces between the different technical disciplines.
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  Monitoring the engineering schedule and coordinating it with the Project Leader.
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  Supporting and guiding the design team during the detailed design phase, ensuring studies are delivered to the required quality and agreed scope.
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  Providing technical support to the Project Leader during the execution phase.
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  Communicating and reporting on project progress.

Project Engineering Disciplines

Within the Engineering department, there are several Project Engineering disciplines, each with its own technical specialism:
PE Substation
The focus of this role is on HV components within substations, utilities and building equipment, as well as the distribution of low-voltage power supplies, including 400 VAC and 110 VDC systems.
PE PAC
Focuses on protection and automation systems.
PE Lines
Focuses on high-voltage lines and pylons connecting substations.
PE Civil Works
Focuses on civil engineering and construction works.
The PE Substation function is responsible for integrating these different disciplines, systems and processes within a project.
We are therefore looking for someone with:

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  Strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills, with the ability to understand complex problems and develop solutions in accordance with applicable standards and regulations.
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  The ability to consider multiple factors including safety, constructability, maintainability and operational requirements.
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  Sufficient maturity and confidence to lead coordination meetings between different technical disciplines and act as the Engineering department's point of contact for internal stakeholders.
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  Depending on experience, these responsibilities may be performed independently or with appropriate guidance and support. The company provides an extensive training and development programme.

The Project Engineer - Substation will work within the Infrastructure Projects department.
Following the initial training period, the role can be performed remotely up to three days per week.
Projects and associated sites are divided into four geographical regions: Northeast, Northwest, Southeast and Southwest. The role can therefore be organised effectively between project sites, which will need to be visited during the preparation and construction phases, the company's office in Schaerbeek, and home working.
This position covers projects within the Northeast region.

Additional Requirements

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  Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering or equivalent experience, combined with a strong technical interest.
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  Technical experience within the high-voltage sector is advantageous.
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  Excellent knowledge of Dutch is essential, as this will be the working language for the projects.
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  Interest in the energy sector.
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  Strong sense of responsibility and excellent organisational skills.
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  Strong communication skills, with confident and customer-focused communication.
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  A team player with a practical and solution-oriented approach.
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  Ability to travel independently for occasional site visits throughout Belgium.

Assignment Details

Start: ASAP
End: 31 December 2027
Working pattern: Full-time
Location: Company office, Monnoyer, Léon Monnoyerkaai 3, 1000 Brussels
Region: Northeast Belgium

Requirements for Non-EU Candidates

For non-EU candidates, candidates must meet the following requirements:

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  Hold a valid work permit authorising them to work in Belgium.
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  Hold a valid residence permit confirming their right to reside in Belgium.

What Makes This Assignment Attractive?

An Interesting Energy Sector Project

The company encourages innovation and collaboration. You will be at the forefront of the energy transition, contributing to innovative technologies and projects designed to accelerate this transition. This is a unique opportunity to demonstrate your skills and further develop your expertise within an important energy infrastructure project.

Focus on Employee Wellbeing

The company is committed to creating a positive working culture where employee wellbeing is a priority.

A Diverse and Passionate Team

The company places strong emphasis on diversity and inclusion. You will join a diverse and motivated team that values knowledge sharing and collaboration while working towards a more sustainable energy future.
We believe your contribution will be highly valuable to the team and look forward to welcoming you to the project.