Project Engineer - Electrical lead

Welcoming you to the team

In this role, you will be part of the team responsible to conduct a significant investment project, that includes the expansion of an existing plant and implementation of new industrial capacities for the G&T (Generation and Transmission) Business Group of Nexans.

The location is based in Charleroi, where the main investment will be conducted, with travels on other European countries for the other parts of the project.

Getting a flying start

The Project Engineer - Electrical lead works in close collaboration with the Project Manager to design, draw, monitor and coordinate the electrical studies for a project. This is to ensure that the work is carried out in accordance with the project's requirements, on time, on budget and in compliance with the rules and quality standards imposed.

• You will assist with the development (design + monitoring) of transformation or improvement projects on low-voltage (LV) and medium-voltage (MV) installations

• You will draw up and check the calculation notes justifying the technical choices made

• You are familiar with Belgian and European standards and the European directives in force. You are able to assimilate any other standards imposed by legislation

• You will design, establish, maintain and collaborate on the standardization of the team's CAD/CAE processes to ensure that the project is carried out efficiently.

• You will research and collate data on new products in terms of operation and dimensions, to enable project managers to make the right choices

• You ensure compliance with the requirements of the quality system

• You will maintain a constant "technology watch".

• You draw up and prepare the necessary documents (connection lists, cable lists, cabinet plans, hook-ups, layout plans, etc.) for the purchasing departments and assembly teams. This will ensure that they have the resources they need to carry out their activities properly

• You carry out on-site surveys for cabinets or equipment to be modified or moved. You monitor and control the work independently. You take part in site meetings

• You check the test procedures to ensure that the service meets the quality criteria defined in the specifications. You take part in FATs if necessary

• You carry out safety checks and ensure compliance with safety regulations. You will constantly analyse the risks inherent in working on sites with the help of the SIPP or equivalent.

How you make an impact

• You are curious, you get to the heart of the matter, not just first impressions.
• You have an analytical and strategic mindset with the urge to understand the business.
• It comes naturally for you to organize and plan in a structured manner.
• You love having interactions with the different stakeholders and being on the field to build a strong view on the project

Your starting point when you join :

• Education: at least a bachelor's degree in industrial electricity/electromechanics or an electrical/electromechanical engineering degree, or other equivalent training.
• Experience: at least 5 years in an industrial / project context.
• You have extensive experience with electrical drafting and design systems such as EPLAN P8 (minimum requirement), AUTOCAD, Trace Elec calc, Caneco, Dialux, etc.
• Strong business analytical and problem-solving skills, and high sense of quality and on-time performance.
• You have good people skills
• You ensure compliance with safety requirements
• Your are fluent in French and English.
• You are flexible enough to undertake short assignments abroad (if necessary)