Senior Engineer – Substation Design

Arcadis

Senior Engineer - Substation Design at Arcadis engaged in HV transmission and distribution substations design. Responsible for preparing engineering deliverables and managing project budgets and timelines.

Posted 6/18/2026full-timeIasi • 🇷🇴 RomaniaSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Preparing and reviewing engineering deliverables including complex reports, proposals, presentations, and drawing packages.
HV transmission and distribution substations secondary systems electrical design: protection and control schematics, wiring diagrams, protection and control room layout, IED selection.
Conducting protection coordination and developing tripping schemes.
Taking personal responsibility for the preparation of detailed engineering documentation and leading the engineering effort for project including providing technical and performance oversight for team members.
To manage selected projects, project task/responsibilities as assigned, and/or design processes (or parts of projects) to meet agreed budget, quality, and timeframe targets.
To deliver fully documented designs to meet Client objectives and ARCADIS quality system requirements.
Ensure application of relevant international / EU standards and engineering knowledge in various projects.

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 4 years’ experience in substation secondary design, preferably in a consulting environment.
Consulting experience in EU Energy Transition projects is preferred.
Experience in CAD documentation to EU Energy standards and other international standards.
Experience in substation processes from concept stage to construction and As-Builts.
Bachelor Degree of Technology / Science in Electrical Engineering from recognized University.
Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent mathematical skills applied in engineering calculations.
Organizational skills and proactive approach in project management.
Ability to provide solutions to technical problems.
Actively continue to develop technical knowledge and new emerging technology.
The ability to develop complex models in ETAP and conduct protection coordination.
At least 2 years’ experience in design & drafting electrical infrastructure in EU, general familiarity with the electricity supply industry, electricity transmission and distribution practices and related topics.
Computational design, design algorithms and automation of data manipulation.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health and Safety regulations and guidelines
Professional development opportunities
Mentoring and coordination of junior engineers

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Hard Skills & Tools

HV transmission designsubstation secondary designprotection and control schematicswiring diagramstripping schemesCAD documentationengineering calculationsETAPcomputational designdesign algorithms

Soft Skills

communication skillsorganizational skillsproactive approachproblem-solving skillsleadershiptechnical oversightproject management

Certifications

Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering