Engineer, Northern Power Plant Operations - Design Engineer B

Assignment

For the Stationswerken Noord team, we are looking for an Engineer who will contribute to the technical preparation of projects involving the expansion, replacement, and new construction of distribution and medium-voltage substations.

The Engineer is responsible for preparing, evaluating, and reviewing technical designs and ensures that projects are technically feasible, safe, and ready to be handed over for implementation. The work is carried out within multidisciplinary project teams, in close collaboration with Technical Managers, Project Managers, Site Managers, and contractors.

Work

• Preparing, reviewing, and evaluating Preliminary Designs (VO), Final Designs (DO), and Construction Drawings (UO).
• Translating technical principles into workable designs.
• Coordinating design decisions with internal stakeholders and contractors.
• Reviewing contractors' designs, calculations, and technical documentation.
• Providing input for permits and technical justifications.
• Provide support during the transition of projects to implementation.
• Ensuring the quality and completeness of the technical preparations.
• Identifying risks, deviations, and opportunities for improvement.
• Contribute to the management of UAV-GC contracts.
• Provide technical support to project teams during the preparation phase.

Key Performance Areas

The Engineer:

• Ensures timely and high-quality technical designs.
• Assesses contractors on their sense of ownership, quality, and preparation for the work.
• Contributes to controlled project execution by identifying risks and technical issues in a timely manner.
• Assists the Technical Manager with decision-making, reporting, and technical considerations.
• Ensures a smooth technical handoff to the implementation phase.

Required experience

• At least 3 years of relevant work experience in engineering and technical planning for infrastructure, energy, or industrial projects.
• Experience with underground low- and medium-voltage infrastructure, preferably in station-related work
• Experience in evaluating and reviewing contractors' designs.
• Knowledge of project-based work within multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience with contract types such as UAV-GC.
• Experience managing external contractors is a plus.
• Experience with the planning and implementation of station projects or similar technical installations is a strong advantage.

Competencies

• Proactive and independent.
• Critical of quality and feasibility.
• Strong in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Takes ownership and holds parties accountable for their commitments.
• Strong communication skills and a results-oriented approach.