Project Engineer

Mane Contract Services; Brussel; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Mane Contract Services is seeking a Project Engineer for High Voltage Substations in Belgium. The role covers feasibility through detailed engineering, construction, and close-out, coordinating HV equipment, LV systems, protection and automation.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams and interface with project leaders to ensure quality and safety compliance. Excellent Dutch is mandatory as the project work language.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical or Electromechanical engineering is required.
• Strong understanding of electrical engineering and HV substation systems.
• Experience with high-voltage infrastructure/substations is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of LV auxiliary systems – 400Vac / 110Vdc is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical engineering and design coordination of HV substation projects from feasibility to close-out.
• Coordinate interfaces between HV equipment, LV auxiliary systems, protection/automation and civil works.
• Develop the technical project scope and review preparatory engineering studies.
• Monitor engineering schedule, deliverables and project scope.
• Lead meetings and act as engineering contact for stakeholders.
• Provide technical support during construction/execution and site visits.

Skills

HV substation systems

Multidisciplinary coordination

Project coordination

Dutch language proficiency

Analytical problem solving

Communication and stakeholder mgmt

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering

Job description

Project Engineer – High Voltage Substations

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the technical engineering and design coordination of HV substation projects from feasibility/concept through detailed engineering, construction and project close-out.
• Support projects across 36kV, 70kV, 150kV, 220kV and 380kV electrical infrastructure.
• Act as the key technical interface between the Project Leader, engineering/design teams and technical specialists.
• Develop the technical project scope and perform/review preparatory engineering studies.
• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering activities, ensuring all disciplines are correctly integrated into the overall substation design.
• Manage technical interfaces between HV equipment, LV auxiliary systems, protection/automation, civil works and other engineering disciplines.
• Focus specifically on HV substation components, utilities/building equipment and LV auxiliary power systems (400Vac / 110Vdc).
• Monitor the engineering schedule, technical deliverables and project scope, coordinating closely with the Project Leader.
• Guide engineering teams during detailed design and ensure studies/designs meet required quality, safety, technical standards and specifications.
• Provide technical support during the construction/execution phase, including site visits.
• Lead technical/engineering coordination meetings and act as an Engineering point of contact for internal stakeholders.
• Monitor and report on engineering and overall technical project progress.

Key Requirements

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering
• Strong understanding of electrical engineering and HV substation systems.
• Experience with high-voltage infrastructure/substations is highly desirable.
• Knowledge or experience involving HV equipment/components and substation design.
• Understanding of LV auxiliary systems – 400Vac and 110Vdc is advantageous.
• Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary engineering and manage technical interfaces.
• Strong knowledge of engineering standards, safety, maintainability and technical feasibility.
• Strong analytical and conceptual problem-solving skills.
• Capable of leading technical/design coordination meetings and working with Project Managers/Project Leaders.
• Excellent Dutch – mandatory, as Dutch is the project working language.
• Strong communication, organisation, stakeholder-management and reporting skills.
• Able to work independently and conduct site visits within Belgium.