Project Engineer Substations Service

NES Group Ltd; Brussel Hoofdstad; Hybride; EUR 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

NES Group Ltd seeks a Project Engineer for High Voltage Substations in Belgium. You will manage HV substation projects from concept through commissioning, coordinating across design, procurement, and site teams to deliver complex electrical infrastructure.

You will contribute to studies, calculations, budgets, and schedules, while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. The role favors candidate with Dutch fluency and strong stakeholder communication to drive project success.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Fluent Dutch language skills are required.
• Strong organisational and planning skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Customer-focused mindset with proactive problem solving.
• Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsabilités

• Support and manage high-voltage substation projects from definition through to completion.
• Participate in project studies, technical design, and engineering activities.
• Perform and oversee technical analyses and engineering calculations.
• Develop, monitor, and manage project budgets, schedules, and resources.
• Prepare tender documentation and support procurement activities.
• Coordinate on-site project execution with contractors, suppliers, customers and internal stakeholders.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and ensure delivery against objectives.
• Provide regular project reporting and communication to stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with technical and regulatory requirements.

Connaissances

Dutch language

Stakeholder management

Formation

Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Description du poste

Project Engineer - High Voltage Substations | Belgium

Are you an Electrical Engineer with a passion for power infrastructure and the energy sector? We are looking for a Project Engineer - High Voltage Substations to support the delivery of critical electrical infrastructure projects across Belgium.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-voltage systems ranging from 36kV to 380kV, contributing to projects that play a vital role in maintaining and developing the country's energy network.

The Role

As a Project Engineer, you will be involved in the full lifecycle of substation projects, from initial concept and design through to commissioning and project close-out.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and manage high-voltage substation projects from definition through to completion.
• Participate in project studies, technical design, and engineering activities.
• Perform and oversee technical analyses and engineering calculations.
• Develop, monitor, and manage project budgets, schedules, and resource planning.
• Prepare tender documentation and support procurement activities.
• Coordinate on-site project execution alongside contractors, suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and ensure successful delivery against objectives.
• Provide regular project reporting and communication to stakeholders.
• Ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with technical and regulatory requirements.

Requirements Essential

• Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, or equivalent engineering experience.
• Strong interest in electrical infrastructure, power systems, and emerging energy technologies.
• Fluent Dutch language skills.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Customer-focused mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable

• Previous experience in project engineering, project management, or site supervision.
• Knowledge of high-voltage substations, transmission networks, or power infrastructure projects.
• French language skills would be highly advantageous.
• Experience working within the utility, energy, or electrical infrastructure sectors.

Location & Working Pattern

• Based in Brussels, Belgium.
• Hybrid working model available.
• Typically requires a minimum of two days per week on-site at project locations or company offices.

Eligibility Requirements For non-EU applicants:

• Valid work permit authorising employment in Belgium.
• Valid residence permit allowing legal residence in Belgium.

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity to work on major high-voltage infrastructure projects.
• Exposure to cutting-edge developments within the energy sector.
• Structured training and professional development programme.
• Collaborative and supportive engineering environment.
• Career progression opportunities within a growing and strategically important industry.
• The chance to make a tangible impact on the future of energy infrastructure.
• We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.