Lead Electrical Engineer / Owner’s Engineer – MV/LV Distribution

Star; Dunkerque; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Star is seeking an experienced electrical engineer to oversee MV/LV distribution design, review power systems and EDG integration, and ensure safety and standards compliance. You will coordinate with OEMs, consultants, and operations to resolve issues and optimize brownfield projects.

The role requires fluency in French and English, and a strong ability to challenge engineering decisions while delivering robust technical solutions in a complex industrial environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive MV/LV electrical engineering experience in large industrial facilities.
• Strong knowledge of electrical distribution, switchgear, UPS/DC, emergency power, protection and safety.
• Experience with steelmaking facilities, EAF/LF or brownfield projects is desirable.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive, adaptable, ownership-driven with strong communication and stakeholder management.
• Fluent French and English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and critically review the design of MV/LV electrical distribution systems including switchgear, busbars and associated equipment.
• Review 400 V and 230 V distribution networks, UPS and DC systems, and emergency power supply philosophy.
• Ensure consistency of Single-Line Diagrams (SLDs) including EDG integration.
• Review lighting, lightning protection, cathodic protection and other auxiliary electrical systems.
• Verify compliance with electrical standards and review EPLAN drawings and engineering documentation.
• Assess electrical safety requirements including LOTO, arc-flash protection and safe operating procedures.
• Review and challenge JV’s calculations, design assumptions, technical specifications, drawings and engineering deliverables.
• Coordinate with OEMs, engineering consultants and project stakeholders to resolve technical issues and ensure equipment compatibility.
• Evaluate the impact of new electrical installations on existing facilities and coordinate with Operations and Maintenance.
• Lead technical and economic trade-off assessments to ensure proposed solutions are justified and fit for purpose.
• Identify design gaps, risks and improvement opportunities while contributing to overall technical assurance.

Skills

MV/LV electrical engineering

Analytical/problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Challenge engineering decisions

Fluent French & English

Tools

EPLAN

Job description

• Oversee and critically review the design of 36 kV and 6 kV electrical distribution systems, including switchgear, busbars, and associated equipment.
• Review 400 V and 230 V distribution networks, UPS and DC systems, and emergency power supply philosophy.
• Ensure consistency of Single-Line Diagrams (SLDs), including Emergency Diesel Generator (EDG) integration.
• Review lighting, lightning protection, cathodic protection, and other auxiliary electrical systems.
• Verify compliance with applicable electrical standards and review EPLAN drawings and engineering documentation.
• Assess electrical safety requirements, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), arc-flash protection, and safe operating procedures.
• Review and challenge the JV’s calculations, design assumptions, technical specifications, drawings, and engineering deliverables.
• Coordinate with OEMs, engineering consultants, and project stakeholders to resolve technical issues and ensure equipment compatibility.
• Evaluate the impact of new electrical installations on existing facilities and coordinate closely with Operations and Maintenance teams.
• Lead technical and economic trade-off assessments, ensuring proposed solutions are technically justified and fit for purpose.
• Identify design gaps, risks, inconsistencies, and improvement opportunities while contributing to overall technical assurance throughout engineering and execution.

• Extensive experience in MV/LV electrical engineering for large industrial or power-intensive facilities.
• Strong technical knowledge of electrical distribution, switchgear, UPS/DC systems, emergency power, electrical protection, and safety requirements.
• Experience with steelmaking facilities, EAF/LF installations, or complex brownfield projects is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to independently challenge engineering decisions.
• Proactive, adaptable, and ownership-driven, with excellent communication, stakeholder management, and prioritisation skills.
• Ability to work effectively across multiple technical interfaces in a complex project environment.
• Fluent French and English, both written and spoken, are mandatory.