Senior Civil Engineer, HV Substations - 1.5-Year Contract

Aventa; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential – Belgian electricity transmission system operator is seeking a Civil Works Project Engineer to lead the civil scope of high voltage substation projects in Belgium. The role covers design, studies, permitting, tender coordination and on-site technical support within a multidisciplinary team.

The engineer will ensure quality, regulatory compliance, and timely delivery from definition through close-out, interacting with electrical, structural and project management disciplines.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in civil or structural engineering (or equivalent).
• Strong technical affinity for civil engineering techniques, soil mechanics and stability concepts.
• Experience in civil engineering studies and site supervision.
• Nice-to-have: experience with electrical substation civil works.
• Familiarity with Belgian permitting processes for infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil engineering studies and design coordination for HV substations.
• Coordinate permitting, environmental and architectural studies.
• Manage external design offices and contractors; ensure quality and schedule.
• Provide on-site technical support during construction and execution.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and maintain project documentation.

Skills

Civil engineering techniques

Soil mechanics

Structural stability

Education

Master's degree in civil/structural engineering

Tools

MS Office

Engineering design tools

Job description

Confidential – Belgian electricity transmission system operator is seeking a Civil Works Project Engineer to lead the civil scope of high voltage substation projects in Belgium. The role covers design, studies, permitting, tender coordination and on-site technical support within a multidisciplinary team.

The engineer will ensure quality, regulatory compliance, and timely delivery from definition through close-out, interacting with electrical, structural and project management disciplines.