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Senior Electrical Engineer

Research-Square
5 days ago
Full-time
On-site
Eindhoven, Netherlands

Introduction

This position requires relocation to the Netherlands!

Company | Renewable energy

Size | 6.000 people

Stage | Market leader

Role | Senior Electrical Engineer

Level | Mid-Senior

Tech | Engineering

Based | The Netherlands

Working | Full-time

Offer | Permanent contract & relocation package

R² Community | Training & Development, R² social events, Dutch language course

Research-Square is partnering with a leading engineering organisation within the renewable energy sector. The company plays a key role in accelerating the global energy transition by providing high-quality design, engineering and implementation services.

The Senior Electrical Engineer role offers an exciting opportunity to take technical ownerschap and lead electrical design across complex energy projects. You will be part of a highly skilled Design & Engineering team, working across multiple projects while ensuring quality, efficiency and client satisfaction throughout the full project lifecycle.

In this position, you will combine strong technical expertise with project leadership, balancing priorities across projects while maintaining high design standards and meeting deadlines and budgets.

Duties & Responsibilities

We're hiring a Senior Electrical Engineer to help:

  • Lead the electrical system design for energy projects, including HV/LV distribution systems, protection schemes, and control systems.
  • Develop single-line diagrams, protection coordination studies, and detailed design drawings.
  • Perform power system studies including load flow, fault current, and stability analysis.
  • Prepare, review and approve electrical equipment specifications and vendor documentation.
  • Prepare detailed technical specifications for major electrical equipment including transformers, power conversion systems, protection relays, and control systems.
  • Support with the development of tender packages and scope of work documents for electrical contractors.
  • Review and respond to technical queries and contractor RFIs.
  • Review and approve as-built documentation.
  • Develop detailed commissioning specifications and acceptance criteria.
  • Oversee pre-commissioning checks and testing activities.
  • Maintaining communication with clients to ensure short and efficient communication lines.

Desired Experience & Qualification

We're looking for someone experienced with as much of the following as possible:

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • Minimum of 6 year's experience in a relevant industry like renewable energy, power plants, BESS systems.
  • Strong background in HV systems design and protection.
  • Familiarity with energy management systems and grid services.
  • Excellent soft skills & project management skills.

Package & Remuneration

What we provide

  • Full relocation support to help you (and your family) move smoothly to the Netherlands.
  • Permanent contract offering long-term stability.
  • Housing support to assist in finding suitable accommodation.
  • Dutch language course to help you integrate both professionally and socially.
  • Regular social events to connect with colleagues and build your network.
  • Training budget to support your personal and professional development.

Interested?