High Voltage Substation Primary Engineer

QCS Staffing; Leiden; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

QCS Staffing in the Netherlands is seeking an experienced High Voltage Substation Primary Engineer to join a major project on a permanent basis. The role leads HV primary circuit engineering for AIS/GIS substations, from concept through construction support, affecting design decisions on a high-profile programme.

Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering (Master’s preferred) and be proficient in AutoCAD, PSCAD and ETAP, with strong project management skills for planning,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; master’s degree preferred.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, PSCAD and ETAP.
• Strong knowledge of primary circuit and substation design principles.
• Excellent planning, budgeting and resource management.

Responsibilities

• Act as technical lead for HV primary circuit engineering on substation projects (AIS/GIS).
• Develop and review HV primary circuit designs, including layouts and busbar configurations.
• Contribute to and review power system studies to ensure safe operation.

Skills

Primary circuit design

Substation design

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

PSCAD

ETAP

Job description

High Voltage Substation Primary Engineer – Permanent – Netherlands – €80k-90k per year

Our client, a leading global infrastructure and engineering consultancy, is seeking an experienced High Voltage Substation Primary Engineer to join their team and support the delivery of a major project based in the Netherlands. This is a permanent role, offering the opportunity to contribute to a high‑profile programme within a complex engineering environment.

What You’ll Do

• Act as technical lead for HV primary circuit engineering on substation projects (AIS/GIS), from concept through detail design and construction support.
• Develop and review HV primary circuit designs, including substation layouts, equipment arrangements, busbar configurations, and HV cable systems.
• Contribute to and review power system studies such as load flow, short‑circuit, and equipment rating assessments to ensure safe and reliable operation.

What you’ll need

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Proficiency in engineering software tools (e.g., AutoCAD[CS1], PSCAD, ETAP).
• Strong understanding of primary circuit design principles, including substation design, overhead lines, and underground cables.
• Excellent project management skills, including planning, budgeting, and resource management.

If you are interested in joining this team, apply today to learn more.