Lead Engineer High Voltage
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Arcadis seeks a Lead Engineer High Voltage to provide technical leadership for HV networks (110 to 380 kV), substations and renovation projects, ensuring quality, managing risks and client relationships across the full lifecycle. You will head multidisciplinary teams in the Energy Transition High Voltage group, act as the technical authority, and coordinate with grid operators such as TenneT while supporting business development and tenders. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in HV engineering, deep knowledge of substations, transmission and cabling, experience with TSOs/DSOs, and strong stakeholder skills; Dutch is a strong advantage, English required. To apply, tailor your CV and a concise cover letter to show leadership, milestone delivery, mentoring impact, and concrete examples of successful client engagement.
Arcadis is the world's leading partner for some of the most impactful projects of our time. We help our clients make sustainable choices by combining digital innovation, expertise, and future-focused skills across areas such as environment, energy, water, buildings, transport, and infrastructure. We go the extra mile to deliver tailored design, engineering, and consultancy solutions. By leveraging data-driven insights, we help shape both the natural and built environment.
With more than 34,000 people worldwide, we combine global expertise to tackle challenges such as climate change, affordable energy, and liveable cities. Through our presence in over 30 countries, we are committed to improving quality of life around the world.
Role Description:
As a Lead Engineer High Voltage, you are responsible for the technical leadership and content direction of engineering projects for high‑voltage networks (110–380 kV), substations, and renovation projects. You ensure quality, manage risks, and maintain client relationships throughout all project phases. You will be part of our Energy Transition High Voltage team , where experts work on the design and delivery of high‑voltage lines and substations. In close cooperation with grid operators such as TenneT, we deliver impactful projects, including grid connections for renewable energy generation. The team consists of engineers, project managers, and electrical engineering specialists.
Role Responsibilities:
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Lead the technical delivery of high-voltage infrastructure projects, including substations, cable systems, transmission lines, and grid connection projects (110-380 kV).
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Act as the technical authority for assigned projects, providing engineering guidance and making key technical decisions throughout the project lifecycle.
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Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams, ensuring effective collaboration, resource allocation, and timely delivery of project milestones.
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Review, approve, and oversee the preparation of calculations, technical specifications, equipment selections, single-line diagrams, and detailed engineering deliverables.
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Ensure compliance with applicable standards, regulations, client requirements, and Arcadis quality and safety procedures.
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Manage technical risks, engineering interfaces, and design changes, proactively identifying and resolving issues that may impact project delivery.
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Serve as the primary technical point of contact for clients, grid operators, contractors, suppliers, and other project stakeholders.
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Support project managers with project planning, resource forecasting, budgeting considerations, and successful project execution.
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Contribute to business development activities through technical input into proposals, tenders, client presentations, and project acquisition efforts.
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Coach, mentor, and develop engineers within the team, promoting technical excellence, knowledge sharing, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Technology, Power Systems Engineering, or a related discipline.
- 5+ years' experience in high-voltage engineering projects, with experience leading work packages, teams, or technical disciplines.
- Strong knowledge of high-voltage substations, transmission systems, cable systems, and applicable industry standards and regulations.
- Experience working with TSOs, DSOs, EPC contractors, engineering consultancies, or utility organisations.
- Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and coordinate technical stakeholders.
- Experience managing technical risks, project schedules, and engineering deliverables.
- Strong commercial awareness with experience supporting proposals, tenders, or business development activities.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
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Professional proficiency in English is required. Dutch language skills are strongly preferred and will be considered a significant advantage for this role due to client and stakeholder interactions within the Netherlands.
Why Arcadis?
We achieve our goals by empowering everyone to be their best. We believe that every contribution matters. That is why we are pioneering a skills-based approach and building a Skills Powered Organisation. By leveraging your unique experience and expertise, you can shape your own career path. Together, we maximise our impact.
Your work makes a difference. Whatever role you play, you will help deliver sustainable solutions for a healthier planet. Leave your mark on your career, your colleagues, our clients, your life, and the world around you. Visit our website to read stories from our Arcadians and discover how we bring this to life every day.
Arcadis offers you a role with plenty of freedom to organise your work independently within an ambitious and driven team. Alongside a positive and supportive working culture, we provide an attractive benefits package, including:
- 30 days of annual leave based on full-time employment, with the option to buy or sell additional leave days.
- Free personal use of the NS Business Card for public transport.
- Enhanced partner leave and paid parental leave arrangements.
- Flexible hybrid working, supported by a home-working allowance and a professionally equipped home office.
- An excellent pension scheme through the Dutch Pension Fund (HNPF), with Arcadis covering the majority of the contribution.
- Extensive learning and development opportunities, including access to our Arcadis Learning Experience Platform (LXP).
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging
We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day. We take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves accountable for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice by creating a great workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed.
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Please note that an assessment and/or pre-employment screening may form part of the recruitment process.