Lead Electrical Engineer

HV Lead Secondary Engineer - High Voltage Substation Project - 12 Month Freelance Contract

Location: Twente Region - Office Based

Contract: 12-Month Freelance Contract

Start Date: September 2026 (ASAP)

We are currently seeking an experienced HV Substation Design Engineer to join a major power infrastructure project commencing in September 2026. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced electrical engineer with a strong background in high-voltage substation design, looking to work on a long-term project within the Dutch energy infrastructure sector.

The successful candidate will be responsible for producing and developing electrical design documentation for HV substation projects, working closely with engineering, project and construction teams to ensure designs meet the required technical and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver detailed electrical designs for HV substations and associated infrastructure.
• Produce and modify electrical drawings, schematics and technical documentation.
• Work with AutoCAD and/or ECAD design systems.
• Support the development of substation layouts, electrical schematics and associated engineering documentation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering and project teams.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant technical standards, specifications and project requirements.
• Review existing designs and provide technical input and engineering solutions where required.
• Support the project through the design and delivery phases.

Requirements

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering.
• Proven professional experience in HV substation design.
• Strong experience using AutoCAD and/or ECAD.
• Fluent Dutch language skills.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Previous experience with organisations such as TenneT, Liander, Stedin or similar Dutch energy operators (Desirable )

If you have strong HV substation design experience, speak Dutch, and are available for a September start, we would be interested in hearing from you.