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Arcadis

Global design, engineering, consultancy for assets

Lead Mechanical Engineer / High Voltage

Power Systems EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNo salary listedHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's or master's degree in electromechanics.
  • Strong technical insight and accuracy.
  • Experience with design and engineering processes within complex industrial projects.
  • Knowledge of one or more 3D design tools, such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, SolidWorks, or Inventor.
  • At least three years of relevant experience within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
  • Professional oral and written communication in Dutch, English, and French.

Responsibilities

  • Act as the technical point of contact for the client and design team.
  • Translate client needs into technical solutions for the permitting and design phases.
  • Manage design within the high-voltage discipline and coordinate designers working on design and engineering of 3D models for primary installations.
  • Develop designs and engineering for high-voltage installations from 10 to 380 kV, including modifications and extensions of existing substations and new substations.
  • Coordinate design models covering high-voltage equipment, insulators, earthing, underground and overhead cables, supports, and frames.
  • Ensure execution plans, material lists, structural steel lists, and terminal lists are prepared from the models in accordance with applicable standards and safety requirements.
  • Monitor engineering task progress and maintain design quality throughout the design cycle.
  • Ensure timely exchange of required information and technical coordination and consistency across projects.
  • Review technical documents and plans, identify issues in a timely manner, and adjust as needed to support efficient project execution.
  • Work closely with the project manager and civil team on interfaces with foundations, cable trenches, roads, and service buildings.
  • Develop technical knowledge through targeted knowledge and software training while gaining practical experience with support from experienced teammates.

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of high voltage is an advantage, but not a requirement.

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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