Principal Electrical Engineer

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

This role will form an integral part of our Global Excellence Centre (GEC) – Arcadis’ centralized and fully integrated project delivery group. Our GEC is made up of more than 3,000 talented individuals working in offices across Romania, India and Philippines, providing Capability, Capacity and a Competitive Advantage across a wide array of unique projects and services, in collaboration with our global businesses.

The MEPF Discipline (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection) in the GECs is comprised of cross-functional teams, that contribute to the development of innovative MEPF solutions that optimize energy efficiency, sustainability, and occupant comfort. Our ability to effectively manage projects, assess client needs, and provide technical guidance is crucial in delivering successful outcomes, using the most innovative way of doing computational design.

Role accountabilities:

• Design electrical systems for low and medium voltage power distribution, including transformer and generator sizing and selection.
• Perform calculations, create sketches, 3D models, single line diagrams, and final working drawings.
• Plan, organize, and execute projects efficiently, managing budgets, coordinating with other disciplines, and supervising junior engineers or technicians.
• Estimate the budget, resource requirements, and schedule for the entire electrical scope of the project.
• Produce comprehensive engineering documents, including equipment specifications, reports, and presentations.
• Adhere to company standards and procedures for design and verification.
• Participate in design and client meetings to understand project requirements, and seek clarification from the internal team as needed.
• Ensure electrical designs comply with safety, environmental, sustainability, and energy efficiency regulations, following industry standards and guidelines.
• Implement national and international standards in electrical design, along with client specifications and project-specific requirements.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, with specialization in Medium and High Voltage Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in electrical design, particularly in medium and high voltage systems.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, ETAP, and Excel-based engineering calculations.
• Strong knowledge of electrical design standards, codes, regulations, and industry best practices.
• In-depth understanding of energy, sustainability, and compliance requirements.
• Experienced in leading and coordinating large-scale engineering projects.
• Skilled in implementing quality assurance procedures and delivering high-quality design outputs.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent planning, organizational, and project coordination skills.
• Effective communicator with the ability to collaborate with clients, architects, project managers, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Proactive, innovative, and committed to continuous learning and professional development.
• Strong focus on technical excellence, quality, cost, and schedule management.
• Passionate about mentoring and developing junior engineers.

Nice to Have

• Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience in building electrical design projects.
• Proficiency in Revit, EPLAN, Amtech, Intelec, and other specialized electrical software.
• Advanced English communication skills.
• Ability to identify automation opportunities and drive innovation initiatives.

Key Attributes

• Professional and deadline-oriented.
• Strong team player with project coordination experience.
• Supportive and collaborative mindset.
• Proactive and inquisitive approach to work.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong commitment to quality and client satisfaction.

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day, which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people.

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