Designer HV Service

NES Fircroft; Brussel Hoofdstad; Hybride; EUR 45 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

4-month training programme

Hybrid work after training

Résumé du poste

NES Fircroft is recruiting a Technical Designer Substation to design and engineer high-voltage transmission infrastructure (36 kV–380 kV) for a leading Belgian TSO. The role starts office-based during a substantial training programme, with up to three days per week remote work after completion.

You will produce layout, equipment and steel drawings and coordinate across civil, power lines and project teams. The ideal candidate has an engineering/technical background, basic electrical knowledge

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or A2 diploma in a relevant technical discipline.
• Basic electrical knowledge.
• Experience with 3D CAD software.
• Excellent Dutch language skills.

Responsabilités

• Produce substation design drawings and related documentation.
• Prepare equipment, layout and steel structure drawings.
• Coordinate with Civil Works, Power Lines, Project Engineers and Project Leaders.
• Review external contractors' work and support construction activities.
• Mentor junior designers and participate in process improvements.

Connaissances

3D CAD software

Basic electrical knowledge

MS Office

Teamwork & communication

Dutch language

Formation

Bachelor's degree or A2 diploma in a relevant technical discipline

Description du poste

NESFircroft continue to support a Belgian TSO in their expansion due to major project wins. This role is a Technical Designer Substation (SUB) position supporting a leading TSO, focused on the design and engineering of high-voltage transmission infrastructure (36 kV to 380 kV).

Key Highlights

Employer/Client

• Belgian Transmission System Operator
• Working through NESFircroft
• Focus on expanding and modernising Belgium's electricity transmission network

Main Responsibilities

• Support feasibility and preliminary studies.
• Produce substation design documentation and drawings.
• Create:
  • Layout drawings
  • Equipment plans
  • Steel structure drawings
• Prepare supporting documentation such as:
  • Drawing lists
  • Terminal lists
  • Steel construction lists
• Coordinate with Civil Works, Power Lines, Project Engineers and Project Leaders.
• Review external engineering contractors' work when required.
• Support construction activities and respond to engineering queries.

More Senior Responsibilities

• Quality review of colleagues' designs.
• Mentoring and training new designers.
• Participation in process improvement initiatives.

Required Skills & Experience

Essential

• Bachelor's degree or A2 diploma in a relevant technical discipline.
• Basic electrical knowledge.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Experience with 3D CAD software.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Excellent Dutch language skills (training and projects are conducted in Dutch).

Relevant Backgrounds

• Electrical Engineering
• Electromechanical Engineering
• Automation
• Civil Engineering
• General Engineering disciplines

Training Programme

A substantial 4-month training programme is provided covering:

• High-voltage substation equipment.
• Clients design tools.
• Engineering theory.
• Practical design exercises.
• Real project simulations.
• Site visits to operational substations.

Working Arrangement

• Initially office-based during training.
• After successful completion of training, up to 3 days per week remote working.

Ideal Candidate Profile

This role appears best suited to someone who:

• Has an engineering or technical background.
• Wants to develop expertise in high-voltage transmission infrastructure.
• Is comfortable producing detailed technical drawings and documentation.
• Speaks Dutch fluently.
• Is interested in a long-term career within power transmission and energy infrastructure.

Strengths of the Opportunity

• Extensive training provided
• Entry-to-mid-level friendly if technical foundations are present
• Exposure to major energy transition projects
• Hybrid working available after training
• Clear pathway into specialist substation engineering

Potential Challenges

• Dutch language proficiency appears mandatory.
• Strong emphasis on technical drawing and CAD work.
• High attention to engineering standards, compliance, and documentation quality required.