Senior Engineer - Substation Design

About the role

Arcadis is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead the design of HV transmission and distribution substation secondary systems. The role involves delivering high‑quality engineering documentation, ensuring compliance with international standards, and supporting the Energy Transition projects across Europe.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and review complex engineering deliverables, including reports, proposals, presentations, and drawing packages.
• Design protection and control schematics, wiring diagrams, IED selection, and control‑room layouts for substations.
• Conduct protection coordination studies and develop tripping schemes.
• Lead project engineering efforts, manage budgets, quality, and timelines, and mentor junior engineers.

Required profile

• At least 4 years of experience in substation secondary design, preferably in a consulting environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Strong mathematical and analytical abilities for engineering calculations.

Required skills

• HV transmission and distribution substation secondary design.
• Protection coordination and tripping‑scheme development.
• ETAP modeling and analysis.
• CAD documentation to EU Energy standards.
• IED selection and protection‑control schematic creation.