Electrical Engineer

Location: Strépy‐Bracquegnies, BelgiumLanguage Requirement: French (mandatory) Sector: Renewable Energy, Green Infrastructure, Grid‐Integration ProjectsContract Type: Freelance or PermanentRole OverviewThe High Voltage Electrical Engineer will support the development, design, and commissioning of green energy projects, including renewable generation assets, grid‐connection infrastructure, and sustainable industrial electrification. You will work on high‐voltage systems up to 150 kV, ensuring safe, reliable, and compliant integration of renewable energy into the Belgian grid. This role directly contributes to Belgium's energy transition and decarbonisation goals. Key ResponsibilitiesDesign & Engineering (HV up to 150 kV)Develop and validate HV engineering studies for renewable‐connected substations and grid‐tie infrastructureProduce single‐line diagrams, protection studies, cable sizing, and short‐circuit calculationsSpecify HV equipment (transformers, GIS/AIS switchgear, disconnectors, protection relays, HV cables)Support the design of grid‐connection points for solar, wind, BESS, and green industrial loadsProtection, Control & AutomationConfigure and test protection relays for renewable‐integrated HV systemsDevelop control‐command logic for substations connected to green assetsPerform FAT/SAT for protection, automation, and communication systems (IEC 61850)Ensure stability, selectivity, and reliability of renewable grid‐tie protection schemesRequired Technical SkillsStrong expertise in HV systems up to 150 kVExperience with renewable energy integration (solar, wind, BESS, green hydrogen, etc.)Knowledge of AIS/GIS substations and grid‐connection infrastructureProficiency with protection relays (Siemens, ABB, Schneider, SEL)Familiarity with IEC 61850 and digital substationsExperience with HV testing, commissioning, and switching proceduresTools: ETAP, DigSilent, EPLAN, AutoCAD, or equivalent EducationBachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering orElectromechanical Engineering with HV specializationIf you are interested please apply or send an Email to seven.famurewa@g2recruitment.com