Principal Electrical Design 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:

We are building a great professional network for future openings within our MEP team, with a specific focus on upcoming Principal Electrical Design Engineer roles for France projects. If you are interested in being considered for these opportunities, we invite you to submit your CV.

Candidates who meet the qualifications listed below will move forward in the recruitment process and will be contacted by our Recruitment Team once suitable positions become available.

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:

What you will do:

• Design electrical systems for buildings, including lighting, emergency lighting, power distribution (up to 1kV), fire detection, security and CCTV systems.
• Produce engineering designs and documentation using calculations, 3D/BIM modelling, diagrams and detailed execution drawings.
• Plan and deliver electrical project scope, including budgets, resources, schedules and coordination with other disciplines.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, client requirements, applicable codes, safety, sustainability and energy efficiency regulations.
• Participate in design and client meetings and contribute to continuous quality improvement and mentoring of junior engineers.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Low Voltage / Building Services) with a minimum of 10 years’ experience in building electrical design.
• Strong knowledge of LV electrical standards, regulations and electrical systems (power, lighting, grounding, lightning protection).
• Experience with these sectors: Datacenters, Industrial, Semiconductors, Healthcare, Cleanrooms, Retail, Office, Residential.
• Proficiency in design and calculation software (e.g. AutoCAD and relevant calculation tools); BIM/Revit knowledge is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills with a clear technical and quality focus.
• Good to advanced English communication skills, eagerness to learn, and motivation to grow professionally and mentor junior engineers.
• Basic French Language knowledge (nice to have).

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.