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Telecom Designer Service -(Junior)
Location: Brussels
Hours per week: 40 hours (at least 2 days in the office)
Contract: long-term freelance contract
We ARE Renewables is looking for a telecom designer for one of our clients in the energy/utilities sector. We are specifically looking for dynamic people who can realize the telecom component of these high-voltage projects as a telecom designer. The service actively contributes to defining, developing, and executing the telecom component of the high-voltage projects (high-voltage substations, overhead lines, and underground cables).
Responsibilities:
Preliminary Study Phase
- Support the Telecom Project Leader by gathering information and checking as-built drawings.
- Managing the planning of different studies, including priorities and deadlines.
- Developing connection diagrams, implementation drawings for telecom cabinets, cable lists, and structured cabling plans.
- Participating in defining and selecting the required materials.
- Ensuring that the quality of deliverables meets company's standards, specifications, and working methods.
- Adapting standard designs to the specific requirements of each project.
- Monitoring and checking the quality of studies carried out by internal and external teams.
- Reviewing and following up on construction documentation.
- Liaise with operational teams, suppliers, contractors, and testing teams.
- Identify problems that arise during construction or commissioning tests and propose technical solutions.
- Attend site meetings or commissioning tests when required to provide technical support.
- Participate in debriefings regarding telecommunications studies.
- Assist with updating and finalizing the as-built diagrams and drawings.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience in electrical engineering, electronics, telecommunications, or automation.
- 0 to 3 years of experience.
- Excellent knowledge of Dutch and/or French.
- Knowledge of AutoCAD, Microsoft Office applications, and Visio.
- Experience in telecommunications is an advantage.
- Strong focus on quality.
- Interest in new technologies and working in an environment that is rapidly evolving to meet future challenges.
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This depends on the role and the client, but on average our process takes 2–4 weeks from first contact to offer. We keep you informed at every step.
We specialize in roles across the renewable energy sector, including positions in solar, wind (onshore & offshore), green hydrogen, energy storage, grid infrastructure, and sustainability. We recruit for technical, commercial, and project management roles at all levels.
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We conduct thorough interviews to assess both technical competencies and cultural fit. We have an extensive network in the renewable energy sector, which allows us to find both active and passive candidates.
Our process consists of several steps: (1) Intake with the client to understand the role, team, and culture, (2) Active sourcing and screening of candidates, (3) Presentation of a shortlist, (4) Interview coordination, (5) Offer and onboarding support.
We are a passionate, driven team that genuinely believes in the energy transition. We combine a personal approach with deep sector knowledge, and we're committed to making a real impact — for candidates, clients, and the planet.
We cover the full spectrum of renewables: solar PV, onshore and offshore wind, green hydrogen, energy storage, EV infrastructure, and broader sustainability roles. We work with developers, EPCs, OEMs, and utilities.
We ARE Renewables is headquartered in Rotterdam, the Netherlands — one of Europe's key hubs for the energy transition. We operate across Europe and connect renewable energy talent with leading organizations in the sector.
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