Application Engineer

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An electrical engineering contractor is seeking an Application Engineer specialized in electrical systems for construction projects. This role is based in Rotterdam and involves understanding complex electrical requirements, advising on solutions, and liaising with clients. The ideal candidate will have a strong electrical engineering background and a commercial mindset, with fluency in Dutch. The package offers a competitive salary and benefits such as a company car and holidays.

Benefits

Company Car

25 Days Holiday

13 ATV Days

Long-Term Progression

Qualifications

• Strong electrical engineering background essential for the role.
• Must have customer-facing or application engineering experience.
• Fluency in Dutch is required, English is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Meet customers to understand their electrical requirements.
• Advise on suitable electrical and automated solutions.
• Provide technical consultation and project lead times.
• Work closely with design and engineering teams.
• Support innovation across client projects.

Skills

Electrical engineering foundation

Customer-facing skills

Understanding of complex electrical installations

Commercial mindset

Fluency in Dutch

Education

HBO or MBO4 qualification in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Application Engineer - Electrical Systems (Construction Projects)

Rotterdam, Netherlands

€63,000 - €80,000 + Company Car + 25 Days Holiday + 13 ATV Days + Long-Term Progression

Are you looking for an opportunity to work on complex, large-scale electrical construction projects? Do you have a strong electrical background combined with a commercial or customer-facing mindset?

I am currently representing a well-established electrical engineering contractor that delivers full electrical solutions for large construction projects such as office buildings, schools, factories, and specialist installations including offshore wind projects. They are looking to add a permanent Application Engineer to their team in Rotterdam to support continued innovation and growth.

In this role, you will act as the technical interface between customers and internal engineering teams, advising on complex electrical solutions, understanding customer requirements, and delivering detailed consultations, quotations, and lead times. You will be involved early in projects, helping shape technical solutions that meet both customer and regulatory requirements.

The successful candidate will bring a strong electrical engineering foundation alongside a commercial mindset. You will be comfortable meeting customers, advising on technical solutions, and working closely with design and engineering teams to deliver complex projects. Internal training will be provided on company processes, capabilities, and quotation structures.

The Role:

• Meet customers to understand complex electrical requirements
• Advise and design suitable electrical and automated solutions
• Provide technical consultation, quotations, and project lead times
• Work closely with electrical design and engineering teams
• Support innovation across new and existing client projects

The Candidate:

• HBO or MBO4 qualification in Electrical Engineering
• Strong understanding of complex electrical installations
• Commercial mindset; customer-facing or application engineering experience
• Fluent in Dutch (English desirable)
• Based in or commutable to Rotterdam

Reference Number: BBBH 269596

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Harrison Jackson at Rise Technical Recruitment. Rise Technical Recruitment GmbH acts as an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.