Secondary Systems Designer Specialist

act digital; Brussel; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

act digital is seeking a Designer Specialist Expertise Secondary Systems to join a team responsible for the design, development, and optimization of electrical secondary systems within high-voltage infrastructure projects in Belgium.

The successful candidate will prepare, validate, and maintain technical documentation and electrical protection schemes while ensuring compliance with standards and methodologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Energy Technology, Electromechanics, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Good knowledge of electrical systems and principles.
• Ability to read, understand, and analyze electrical diagrams and schematics.
• Strong knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• First relevant experience in electrical design, secondary systems, protection systems, or a related field.
• Professional proficiency in Dutch and/or French, with a good command of English.

Responsibilities

• Review and validate supplier standard designs and technical drawings.
• Prepare and update electrical protection diagrams, principle diagrams, and detailed schematic drawings.
• Develop and maintain technical drawings and symbols using AutoCAD.
• Analyze electrical schematics and ensure compliance with technical standards.
• Participate in Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) when required.
• Manage assigned deliverables and planning autonomously.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering standards and methodologies.
• Develop, maintain, and optimize Excel/VBA-based tools used within the Secondary Systems domain.
• Collaborate closely with engineers, project teams, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality technical solutions.

Skills

Electrical basics

Schematic reading

MS Office

Multilingual NL/FR/EN

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Eng

Tools

AutoCAD

Excel

VBA

Job description

We are looking for a Designer Specialist Expertise Secondary Systems to join a team responsible for the design, development, and optimization of electrical secondary systems within high-voltage infrastructure projects.

The successful candidate will play a key role in the preparation, validation, and maintenance of technical documentation and electrical protection schemes while ensuring compliance with applicable standards and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Review and validate supplier standard designs and technical drawings.
• Prepare and update electrical protection diagrams, principle diagrams, and detailed schematic drawings.
• Develop and maintain technical drawings and symbols using AutoCAD.
• Analyze electrical schematics and ensure compliance with technical standards.
• Participate in Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) when required.
• Manage assigned deliverables and planning autonomously.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering standards and methodologies.
• Develop, maintain, and optimize Excel/VBA-based tools used within the Secondary Systems domain.
• Collaborate closely with engineers, project teams, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality technical solutions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Energy Technology, Electromechanics, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Good knowledge of electrical systems and principles.
• Ability to read, understand, and analyze electrical diagrams and schematics.
• Strong knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• First relevant experience in electrical design, secondary systems, protection systems, or a related field.
• Professional proficiency in Dutch and/or French, with a good command of English.

Soft Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Customer-oriented mindset.
• Team player with a collaborative approach.
• Autonomous, organized, and proactive.
• Quality-focused with strong attention to detail.
• Eager to learn and develop expertise in new technologies and engineering practices.