Electrical Primary Engineer

13-05-2025
Job Type
Contract
Emp Type
Full Time
Industry
Company Types
Functional Expertise
Countries, Positions
Salary Type
Hourly
Salary
Negotiable

Job Description

As a Transmission & Distribution (T&D) Engineer, you will support energy network expansion and reinforcement projects in the Netherlands and internationally. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you’ll deliver technical solutions for substations, cables, and overhead line connections, from concept through execution. Your role combines engineering design with project coordination, and you’ll act as a key liaison between clients, CAD engineers, and external partners to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective outcomes.

You’ll be part of the Energy Transition unit, which helps clients accelerate sustainable infrastructure projects across energy, water, and raw material systems. The team brings together creativity, technical excellence, and global experience to drive meaningful change.

 

Key Responsibilities:

Develop electrical engineering deliverables and oversee project execution

Liaise with clients and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle

Design safe and cost-effective T&D solutions for substations and grid connections

Conduct feasibility studies, simulations, and prepare technical documentation

Collaborate with internal teams and external specialists on design and construction

Contribute to project planning, budgets, and schedules

Support knowledge sharing and, in senior roles, mentor junior engineers

 

Requirements:

BSc/MSc/PhD in Electrical or Power Engineering, or equivalent experience

3+ years’ experience in T&D engineering (5+ for Lead Engineer level)

Knowledge of HV/MV substations, equipment specs, and relevant standards (e.g. DNV, IEC)

Experience with design tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, Elcad, Primtech, PSCAD (preferred)

Strong communication skills and ability to work in diverse, international teams

Fluent in English; Dutch is an advantage

Willingness to travel and work offshore occasionally

We're looking for someone who is proactive, curious, and passionate about driving the energy transition—someone who enjoys solving complex challenges and is eager to grow in the role.

Consultant

Ruby Rees