Elia, Internship - Design and Structural Modelling of a High-Voltage Substation Building Using

During this internship, you will have the opportunity to develop the complete structural design of a standard building for a high-voltage substation, such as a Gas-Insulated Substation (GIS). You will combine structural engineering with BIM, using professional design and modelling software.

You will work with:

• SCIA Engineer to develop the complete structural model.
• IDEA StatiCa to check and design structural components and connections.
• Autodesk Revit to create a detailed BIM model.

You will also investigate how these different tools can work together efficiently and contribute to developing an optimal workflow for the design of buildings in high-voltage substations.

Throughout the internship, you will gain practical experience in structural engineering, steel and concrete structures, BIM, and multidisciplinary design processes within the electricity transmission sector.

At the end of the internship, you will deliver a fully documented design, including structural calculations, detailed models, and concrete recommendations for optimising the design workflow and engineering methods.

The internship can be combined with a bachelor’s or master’s thesis. 

• You are pursuing a master's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• You are interested in structural design and digital engineering tools.
• You speak English, Dutch or French. A good command of any one of these languages is sufficient.