Commissioning Engineer

VONK; Staphorst; On-site; EUR 41,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance

25 vacation days

13 ADV days

Training and certifications

International project work

Job summary

VONK is seeking a Commissioning Engineer to test, commission, and bring electrical installations into operation. Depending on your knowledge and experience, you may start as a junior engineer or lead complex projects independently.

The role is on-site in Staphorst, with opportunities to work on national and international assignments and collaborate with a skilled team to drive technical development across power electronics and control systems.

Qualifications

• Degree in electrical engineering or comparable field with foundational theory and practice.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
• Experience with testing, commissioning, or start-up activities is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-house testing and verification on electrical installations.
• Carry out commissioning activities on electrical installations, nationally and internationally.
• Identify technical deviations and contribute to solutions.
• Work according to applicable standards, guidelines, and procedures.
• Coordinate with project teams, customers, suppliers, and engineers.
• Identify risks and respond proactively to technical/process/organizational challenges.
• Record and document test results and activities.
• Contribute to knowledge development within the team.
• Contribute to timely and correct delivery of installations.

Skills

Electrical engineering knowledge

Dutch language

English language

Travel willingness

Analytical mindset

Education

MBO level 4 / Bachelor's / Master's in Electrical Engineering

Job description

As a Commissioning Engineer, you will be responsible for testing, commissioning, and putting electrical installations into operation. Depending on your knowledge and experience, you will either start as an engineer looking to further develop your expertise or as an experienced specialist capable of independently managing complex commissioning projects.

For junior engineers, the initial focus is on becoming familiar with our technology through testing and verification activities at our facility in Staphorst. From this foundation, you will gradually progress towards commissioning activities on site. If you already have extensive experience in commissioning or start-up activities, you will be given direct responsibility for independently executing complex technical projects.

As a Commissioning Engineer at VONK, you will frequently work on site in short cycles, both nationally and internationally. You will be part of a skilled and engaged team where knowledge sharing, technical development, and collaboration are central.

In this role, you may also be involved in projects within the field of power electronics, such as testing and commissioning electrical converters and power conversion systems. This provides excellent opportunities for technical development and collaboration with colleagues from other engineering disciplines.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Performing in-house testing and verification activities on electrical installations;
• Carrying out commissioning activities on electrical installations, both nationally and internationally;
• Identifying and analysing technical deviations and contributing to solutions;
• Working in accordance with applicable standards, guidelines, and procedures;
• Coordinating with project teams, customers, suppliers, and fellow engineers;
• Identifying technical, process-related, and organisational risks and responding proactively;
• Recording and documenting test results and completed activities;
• Actively contributing to knowledge development within the team;
• Contributing to the correct and timely delivery of installations.

What we ask

We are looking for both ambitious junior engineers and experienced professionals who recognise themselves in the profile below:

• A completed MBO level 4, Bachelor's, or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a comparable field;
• For junior candidates: relevant internship experience or up to several years of work experience within electrical engineering;
• For experienced candidates: several years of relevant experience in commissioning, start-up activities, or comparable technical work;
• Good command of the Dutch and English languages;
• Willingness to travel for assignments both domestically and internationally;
• A structured, analytical, and solution-oriented approach to work;
• For experienced candidates, knowledge of relevant standards and regulations such as ISO, NEN, and international guidelines is considered an advantage;
• *For this position, the ability to obtain an security clearance is required.*

What we offer

• A challenging position with plenty of opportunities for technical and personal growth;
• A role that matches your level of knowledge and experience, from junior to senior level;
• Intensive guidance from experienced engineers and a clear development path;
• Working within a technically specialised and committed team;
• A salary between €3,664 (from the age of 21) and €5,910 in accordance with the Metal & Engineering Collective Labour Agreement (CAO), depending on knowledge, education, and experience;
• Travel allowance of €0.23 per kilometre;
• 25 vacation days and 13 additional reduction of working hours (ADV) days;
• Additional allowances for international or offshore assignments;
• Extensive opportunities for training, education, and certifications;
• Challenging projects both nationally and internationally.

About VONK

VONK is an international provider of technological solutions in the fields of Power Conversion, Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I), and Control & Automation (C&A). With a history spanning more than 85 years, VONK has built a strong reputation in the energy, oil & gas, and defence sectors. We design, assemble, and install electrical distribution systems and process control equipment for use in complex and remote installations. We also provide solutions between the grid connection and the customer’s primary business process.

For green hydrogen production, VONK delivers power conversion solutions at multi-megawatt scale. For the oil and gas industry, we have developed sustainable hybrid energy systems. VONK is an independently operating organisation with approximately 100 permanent employees. Our headquarters are located in Zwolle, with a workshop in Staphorst. Design, testing, and prototype development take place in the Netherlands, while serial assembly is performed abroad.

*For work on security-sensitive projects, a security clearance is required. Completing this screening forms part of the recruitment and onboarding process. The final assessment is carried out by the competent authorities.