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Arcadis

Global design, engineering, consultancy for assets

Principal Electrical Engineer

Electrical EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, with specialization in Medium and High Voltage Engineering.
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience in electrical design, particularly in medium and high voltage systems.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, ETAP, and Excel-based engineering calculations.
  • Strong knowledge of electrical design standards, codes, regulations, and industry best practices.
  • In-depth understanding of energy, sustainability, and compliance requirements.
  • Experience leading and coordinating large-scale engineering projects.
  • Skill in implementing quality assurance procedures and delivering high-quality design outputs.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
  • Strong planning, organizational, and project coordination skills.
  • Ability to collaborate with clients, architects, project managers, and multidisciplinary teams.
  • A strong focus on technical excellence, quality, cost, and schedule management.
  • Professionalism and a deadline-oriented approach.
  • A strong commitment to quality and client satisfaction.

Responsibilities

  • Design electrical systems for low- and medium-voltage power distribution, including transformer and generator sizing and selection.
  • Perform calculations and create sketches, 3D models, single-line diagrams, and final working drawings.
  • Plan, organize, and execute projects efficiently, manage budgets, coordinate with other disciplines, and supervise junior engineers or technicians.
  • Estimate the budget, resource requirements, and schedule for the entire electrical scope of the project.
  • Produce comprehensive engineering documents, including equipment specifications, reports, and presentations.
  • Adhere to company standards and procedures for design and verification.
  • Participate in design and client meetings to understand project requirements, and seek clarification from the internal team as needed.
  • Ensure electrical designs comply with safety, environmental, sustainability, and energy-efficiency regulations, following industry standards and guidelines.
  • Implement national and international standards in electrical design, along with client specifications and project-specific requirements.
  • Mentor and develop junior engineers.

Desired Qualifications

  • A Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • Experience in building electrical design projects.
  • Proficiency in Revit, EPLAN, Amtech, Intelec, and other specialized electrical software.
  • Advanced English communication skills.
  • Ability to identify automation opportunities and drive innovation initiatives.

About the Company

Arcadis

Global design, engineering, consultancy for assets

Arcadis is a global design, engineering, and consultancy firm that creates and manages natural and built assets. It operates across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia Pacific, serving governments, public agencies, and private companies. Its four business areas—Places, Mobility, Resilience, and Intelligence—cover sustainable buildings and urban development, transportation infrastructure, climate adaptation, and data-driven digital solutions to optimize asset performance. The company earns fees for its integrated services that combine planning, design, engineering, and advisory work. Arcadis differentiates itself through its global reach and its integrated, multi-disciplinary approach that links physical design with data analytics and digital insights to deliver high-value solutions. Its goal is to help clients create and maintain sustainable, resilient, and efficient assets while improving decision-making and performance across complex projects.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Watermael-Boitsfort, Belgium
Founded
1888

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