HV Substation Foreman - Substations
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Mid
Arnhem, Netherlands
In Person
Electrical EngineeringPower Systems Engineering
About the job
Requirements
- Basic training in electricity.
- Demonstrable experience in substation construction projects supervising electrical and electromechanical works.
- Experience coordinating subcontractors and managing on-site construction activities.
- Experience with electromechanical assembly of substations.
- Experience installing and connecting power, control, and protection cables.
- Ability to interpret electrical drawings and single-line diagrams.
- Knowledge of codes, standards, and regulations applicable to substation projects.
Responsibilities
- Act as the primary point of contact between site teams and project management.
- Participate in site meetings and technical discussions.
- Supervise and coordinate all electrical and electromechanical site works, including installation, connection, and routing of power, control, and auxiliary-system cables.
- Organize and plan the daily and weekly activities of subcontractors and site personnel.
- Track physical work progress, ensure adherence to the project schedule, and communicate deviations.
- Prepare and issue periodic progress reports covering work status, incidents, and technical issues.
- Coordinate interfaces between electromechanical works and other project disciplines.
- Ensure the correct interpretation and application of drawings, electrical diagrams, and technical documentation.
- Verify the quality of completed work and its compliance with technical specifications and applicable standards.
- Control the scope, schedule, and resources assigned to electromechanical activities.
- Provide support during testing, pre-commissioning, and commissioning activities.
- Identify technical and construction risks or non-conformities and propose corrective and preventive actions.
- Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, and Environment requirements during site activities.
- Ensure the proper use of personal protective equipment, work permits, lockout/tagout procedures, and other safety procedures.
Desired Qualifications
- Knowledge of Dutch and Spanish.
- Knowledge of and experience in civil works.
- Previous experience working for TenneT.
About the company
Acciona builds and operates infrastructure and develops renewable energy assets worldwide. It covers the full project life cycle, from engineering, procurement, and construction to owning, operating, and maintaining power plants and related infrastructure. It differentiates itself through vertical integration and a long history of shifting from general construction to a pure-play renewable and sustainable infrastructure group with a large, globally diversified portfolio. Its goal is to be a leading global developer and operator of sustainable infrastructure, expanding clean-energy capacity and reducing carbon emissions.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Madrid, Spain
Founded
1861
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- H1 2026 revenue rose 9.9% to €10.142 billion, showing momentum.
- ACCIONA closed a £125 million green loan and US$340 million private placement in 2026.
- Kwinana waste-to-energy and Vertical Earth should lift Infrastructure and Concessions earnings through 2027.
What critics are saying
- Australia's ACCC probe on East Rockingham threatens a blocked waste-to-energy acquisition in 2026.
- Silence burned €62 million plus €40 million in 2026 after 2024 production halts.
- ACCIONA carries €8.243 billion net financial debt, pressuring returns if project execution slips.
What makes ACCIONA unique
- ACCIONA combines infrastructure contracting with renewables, unlike pure-play peers like Ferrovial.
- The 2026 Sustainable Impact Financing Framework unifies green, blue, and sustainability-linked funding.
- Vertical Earth expands ACCIONA's self-execution in Georgia and Florida, strengthening U.S. delivery.
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Benefits
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- Paid Holidays
- Flexible Work Hours