Principal Electrical Engineer

Posted 4 Days Ago
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3 Locations
Remote or Hybrid
Senior level
Other • Analytics • Design
The Role
Designs low-voltage electrical systems for buildings, including lighting, power distribution, fire detection, security, and CCTV. Produces calculations, BIM models, diagrams, and execution drawings; manages project scope, budgets, resources, schedules, and interdisciplinary coordination. Ensures compliance with codes, client requirements, safety, sustainability, and energy-efficiency standards. Participates in client meetings, quality improvement, and mentoring junior engineers.
Summary Generated by Built In

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.  

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 6 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. 

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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#CreateALegacy

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering specializing in Low Voltage or Building Services
  • At least 6 years of experience in building electrical design
  • Strong knowledge of low-voltage electrical standards, regulations, power, lighting, grounding, and lightning protection systems
  • Experience working in datacenters, industrial, semiconductor, healthcare, cleanroom, retail, office, or residential sectors
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD and relevant electrical design and calculation software
  • BIM and Revit knowledge
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, technical, and quality-focused skills
  • Good to advanced English communication skills
  • Willingness to learn, grow professionally, and mentor junior engineers

Arcadis Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Arcadis and has not been reviewed or approved by Arcadis.

  • Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is frequently described as good, with strong medical benefits cited in multiple regions. Feedback suggests healthcare is a relative bright spot within the total rewards package.
  • Retirement Support — 401(k) and pension offerings are often called out positively, with contributions viewed as solid. Feedback suggests retirement benefits enhance the overall package even when salary sentiment is mixed.
  • Flexible Benefits — Flexible working arrangements, hybrid options, and wellbeing support (such as EAP and benefits platforms) are commonly highlighted. Feedback suggests the flexibility of the package adds meaningful value beyond base pay.

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The Company
HQ: Amsterdam
31,547 Employees

What We Do

Arcadis is the world’s leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, digital and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 36,000 architects, data analysts, designers, engineers, project planners, water management and sustainability experts, all driven by our passion for improving quality of life. We exist to find solutions to today’s most pressing challenges, from the impact of climate change to increasing urbanization and digital transformation – all with the goal of improving quality of life for people around the world. You can see this in the work we do for our clients, the opportunities we create for our people, and in our efforts to enhance the communities in which we live and work. We bring together world-class resources and the latest innovative technologies to help define the cities and experiences of tomorrow. Arcadis. Improving quality of life

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