The work of a Technical Designer Secondary Systems is divided into 2 different phases:
1. Tasks during study phase:
● Based on the project note, carry out a study to adapt standard drawings to achieve the desired end result (and key intermediate phases). Taking the client's norms, standards and methods into account and in most cases also the integration of the project in an existing substation. The design is done with AutoCAD. An important step is the quality control of the study.
● Discuss and solve problems together with the project engineer
● Sending the drawings to the appropriate departments
● During the construction of the cubicles, being in close contact with the internal and external stakeholders to rapidly solve problems
2. Tasks during the construction phase:
● Be in close contact with the contractor for solving problems during construction phase
● Be in close contact with the technicians during the commissioning to solve issues.
● Finding solutions to Secondary Systems problems on site, in consultation with the project leader and technicians on site
To boost the training of the starters we created a new traineeship. This traineeship takes 6 months
● The first weeks consist mainly of a classical explanation of the main components of the protection, automation and control systems. Some small design exercises are carried out to learn to know how to handle the different tools
● Afterwards, the study for a fictitious project will start. This fictitious project is used the train you for every step of a normal project, with a focus on acquiring the necessary competences.
● During this traineeship, various site visits and supplier visits are organized to show what happens with the drawings after a study (construction and testing of the cubicles and integration of those cubicles in a relay building in a substation)
This traineeship will group the different starters according to their preferred language (Dutch or French), ensuring an optimal environment to learn from the coaches but also form each other. The next session starts in March 2026.
Goal: To be able to start on your own first projects as a Technical Designer by the end of the traineeship.
●You have a qualification in a relevant technical field. For example, electricity, electromechanics, automation or engineering.
●You are interested in design activities. It is a plus when you are familiar with CAD software, preferably AutoCAD.
●You are a team player with strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach.
●You have an eye for detail, work accurately and have strong planning and organisational skills.
●You have a strong motivation to develop further and to gain expertise in your field.
●You have a good knowledge of Dutch or French and are willing to learn the other language.
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