Designer / Study Draftsperson - High Voltage Substations

TRACTEBEL is seeking an experienced Electrical Designer specializing in the design of High Voltage (HV) substations. The candidate must have expertise in preparing design plans that represent the complete infrastructure of a substation, in compliance with electrical standards, safety regulations, and the requirements of European grid operators. The candidate should also be able to represent the associated civil engineering works, with ensuring conformity with the project's technical specifications (standards, best practices, etc.).
 

Main Responsibilities:

1. Design of High / Medium / Low Voltage Substation Plans :
   • Produce 2D and 3D technical drawings of electrical substations, including the representation of electromechanical equipment (structures, gantries, circuit breakers, disconnectors, power transformers, surge arresters, instrument transformers - CT, VT, etc.).
   • Design cable routing (including accessories), gantry and pylon layout plans, and equipment arrangement according to project specifications.
   • Design the grounding network and associated foundations for the equipment and buildings to be installed.
2. Compliance with Grid Operator Requirements and Standards:
   • Knowledge of electrical and mechanical standards, such as the minimum safety distances between equipment, protection zones against electrical arcs, and fire safety standards.
   • Familiarity with safety regulations and requirements imposed by grid operators or power producers.
3. Design of Control Buildings:
   • Prepare plans for substation control buildings, including the layout of control cabinets, communication systems, protection, and measurement equipment.
   • Account for specific needs related to electrical safety, access, handling, ventilation, fire protection, and ergonomic requirements for operating personnel.
4. Establish Material Lists Based on Prepared Plans:
   • Develop detailed material lists in accordance with the finalized designs.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree (Bac+2 to Bac+3) in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience: 3 to 5 years of experience as a designer in the field of High Voltage (HV) substations.
• Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency in drawing software (Microstation, AutoCAD, or similar).
  • Strong understanding of substation layout concepts and associated equipment (circuit breakers, disconnectors, CT, VT, transformers, GIS, etc.), grounding networks, foundations, and buildings.
  • Knowledge of the principles for arranging protection equipment and control systems.
  • In-depth knowledge of standards related to HV substations (safety standards, minimum distances, etc.).

Additional Skills:

• Strong team spirit, detail-oriented, flexible, results-oriented, and ability to communicate effectively with project engineers.
• Demonstrates proactivity in design.

Languages: French or Dutch, or English.