Technical Designer – High Voltage Substations

Nishtech; Brussel Hoofdstad; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

NISH Tech BV is seeking a Technical Designer – Substation to support high-voltage infrastructure projects for Elia Belgium. The role involves preparing technical drawings, plans, and supporting documentation during preliminary and study phases of new HV installations and modifications to existing ones.

You will collaborate with Project Leaders, Project Engineers, designers, and external partners, coordinating with Powerlinks and Civil Works. Strong HV design and 3D CAD skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have electrical engineering fundamentals and high‑voltage/substation design knowledge.
• Proficient with 3D CAD and technical drawing practices.
• Experience with engineering documentation and formal project planning.
• Strong command of Microsoft Office for reporting and documentation.
• Ability to perform design studies with attention to quality control.

Responsabilités

• Assist the Project Engineer with feasibility and preliminary studies.
• Independently execute design studies according to project requirements.
• Prepare all plans and documentation required for project execution.
• Apply problem-solving and proactive approaches to design challenges.
• Ensure design quality by using approved equipment and following standards.
• Coordinate interfaces between design and other engineering disciplines.
• Manage study planning and report progress to management.
• Collaborate with external offices and monitor deliverable quality.

Connaissances

Electrical engineering fundamentals

High-voltage/substation design

3D CAD

Technical drawing

Engineering documentation

Microsoft Office

Design studies

Technical planning

Quality control

Description du poste

NISH Tech BV is a global IT consulting and staffing company connecting highly skilled professionals with leading organizations across Europe. We support clients across engineering, technology, digital transformation, infrastructure, and energy-related projects.

About the Client

NISH Tech BV is supporting Elia Belgium, a leading European transmission system operator responsible for ensuring a reliable and sustainable electricity supply. Within the Elia Group, Elia Engineering is responsible for engineering infrastructure projects related to the development, expansion, and renovation of the electricity transmission network from36 kV to 380 kV.

About the Role

We are looking for aTechnical Designer – Substation (SUB)to support high-voltage infrastructure projects. You will prepare technical drawings, plans, and supporting documentation during the preliminary and study phases of new high-voltage installations and modifications to existing installations.

You will work closely with Project Leaders, Project Engineers, designers, and external engineering partners, while coordinating interfaces with related disciplines such asPowerlinks and Civil Works.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Engineer with feasibility studies and preliminary studies.
• Independently execute design studies according to project requirements.
• Prepare all plans and documentation required for successful project execution.
• Apply problem-solving and proactive approaches to technical design challenges.
• Ensure design quality by using approved equipment and following applicable standards, methodologies, and Elia requirements.
• Ensure consistency and coordination between your design and other engineering disciplines.
• Prepare and manage your own study planning based on the team’s project schedule.
• Report progress and technical matters to the Team Manager and Project Manager.
• Work closely with Project Leaders, Project Engineers, and fellow designers.
• Provide ad-hoc technical support during execution works.
• Collaborate with external engineering/study offices and monitor the quality of their deliverables.
• Perform quality checks on studies prepared by other designers.
• Support the training and onboarding of new colleagues.
• Participate in working groups and contribute ideas for process improvement.

Specific Substation Design Responsibilities

• Preparepermit/authorization drawingsrequired for regulatory applications.
• Prepareexecution drawings, including:
• Layout plans
• Equipment plans
• Steel-structure plans
• Prepare supporting technical documentation, including:
• Drawing lists
• Terminal/clamp lists
• Steel construction lists
• Depending on experience, take responsibility for these activities independently or with guidance.

Technical Skills

Must Have:

• Electrical engineering fundamentals
• High-voltage/substation design
• 3D CAD
• Technical drawing
• Engineering documentation
• Microsoft Office
• Design studies
• Technical planning
• Quality control

Soft Skills

• Assertive and clear communicator
• Customer-oriented
• Strong team player
• Proactive attitude
• Creative and resourceful problem solver
• Detail-oriented
• Able to work independently
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Willingness to learn and develop technical expertise
• Comfortable collaborating with multiple engineering disciplines

Nice to Have:

• High-voltage infrastructure experience
• Substation engineering
• Powerlinks
• Civil Works interfaces
• Steel-structure design
• Permit drawings
• Execution drawings
• Experience working with external engineering offices

Why Join?

• Work on an important project within theenergy sector.
• Contribute directly to theenergy transitionand development of sustainable electricity infrastructure.
• Gain practical experience in high-voltage substation engineering.
• Receive structured technical training and hands‑on project exposure.
• Work with experienced engineers and designers.
• Develop expertise in modern engineering and 3D CAD design tools.
• Join a diverse and collaborative team focused on innovation and knowledge sharing.