Towers Structural Engineer (DRWN)

Darwin Recruitment; Brussel; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

Darwin Recruitment is seeking an Expert Towers Projects Calculations Engineer for a 15-month freelance assignment in Brussels, with a hybrid work setup (2–3 days on site). The role focuses on towers design, calculations, and tender support across large grid projects.

The candidate should hold a Master’s degree in a relevant field, have steel-structure design experience, and be fluent in Dutch or French with good English.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical, Civil, Architecture or Physics.
• Proven experience designing steel structures.
• Hands-on experience with 3D design software and FEA.
• Strong knowledge of Eurocodes and related standards.
• Ability to lead structural studies and guide internal/external teams.
• Experience preparing technical tender docs and supporting procurement.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural studies and provide guidance to designers and consultancies.
• Develop and verify designs for new towers and modifications.
• Prepare technical tender documentation and support procurement activities.

Skills

3D design software

FEA

Eurocodes knowledge

lead structural studies

tender documentation

procurement support

English proficiency

Dutch/French bilingual

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Architecture or Physics

Tools

3D design software

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Job description

Expert Towers Projects Calculations Engineer (DRWN)

Job title – Expert Towers Projects Calculations Engineer

Client Location – Brussels, Belgium

Remote work offering – Hybrid (2-3 days onsite per week)

Client Industry – Energy / High-Voltage Transmission Infrastructure

Contract Length – 15 months

Contract type – Freelance

Project focus

Our client, a major transmission system operator in Belgium, is expanding and modernising its high-voltage electricity network (36kV-380kV). This role sits within the Grid Solutions engineering division and focuses on the structural design and calculation of high-voltage transmission towers, covering both new-build structures and modifications to existing infrastructure across large-scale grid projects.

Key skills and Experience required

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Architecture or Physics
• Proven experience designing steel structures
• Hands-on experience with 3D design software and Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
• Strong working knowledge of Eurocodes and relevant structural engineering standards
• Comfortable leading structural studies and providing technical guidance to internal designers and external consultancies
• Experience preparing technical tender documentation and supporting procurement
• Fluent in Dutch or French, with basic knowledge of the other Belgian national language, plus good spoken and written English