Electrical Design Engineer Smart Grid Solutions

Alfen; Nederland; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Remote work up to 2 days/week

Annual leave and ADV days

Job summary

Alfen, Almere-based, is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer for Smart Grid Solutions. You’ll handle detailed engineering of electrical systems from concept to practical, standardized designs for smart grid projects, selecting components and producing electrical diagrams to meet customer specs.

You’ll work with multidisciplinary teams in a hybrid setup, translating requirements into concrete designs, documenting drawings, and ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• MBO4 or Bachelor degree, preferably in Electrical Engineering (Energy Technology).
• Demonstrable experience with working in an Engineering department for at least 5 years.
• Knowledge of electrical installations and systems.
• Experience with AutoCAD or EPLAN/ ProPanel for electrical design.
• Knowledge of Engineering to Order work and translating customer-specific requirements into concrete electrical designs.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Excellent command of the English language, both written and spoken, and good verbal communication skills in Dutch.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to detailed engineering of electrical solutions, drawings, and components.
• Translate concepts into concrete electrical designs and technical specifications.
• Develop and draw detailed electrical documents, including system designs and product specifications.
• Select appropriate components and provide recommendations to the Purchasing department.
• Document designs accurately (electrical diagrams/drawings) and provide necessary input for technical documentation (manuals).
• Support the team and internal stakeholders by explaining designs, key functionalities and resolving ad hoc problems in an adequate manner.
• Adhere to all relevant quality, safety, and environmental standards, and following the required work methods and QHSE procedures.

Skills

English language

Dutch language

MS Office

Education

Electrical engineering degree (MBO4 or Bachelor)

Tools

AutoCAD

EPLAN ProPanel

Job description

Electrical Design Engineer Smart Grid Solutions

Almere Smart grid solutions MBO HBO 5-10 years of experience 2-5 years of experience

Come work as an Electrical Design Engineer in the SGS Engineering department at Alfen! Contribute to innovative products that accelerate the global energy transition. Use your expertise to create groundbreaking solutions and grow with us!

At Alfen, you’re at the heart of the energy transition. With our in-house developed products and our role as a system integrator, we are building the energy grid of the future: reliable, sustainable, and innovative. Our SGS business Unit delivers technically complex solutions and ensures strong, lasting client relationships and is situated in Almere.

What will you do?

As an Electrical Design Engineer at Alfen, you will be responsible for the detailed engineering of electrical systems, from concept through to practical, standardized solutions. You will work on smart grid solutions, selecting components, creating electrical diagrams, and ensuring that designs meet the customer technical specifications. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and ensure smooth execution of the Electrical Design, while making independent decisions within the concept framework.

Your tasks and responsibilities include:

• Contributing significantly to the detailed engineering of electrical solutions, drawings, and components.
• Translating concepts into concrete electrical designs and technical specifications.
• Developing and drawing detailed electrical documents, including system designs and product specifications.
• Selecting appropriate components and providing recommendations to the Purchasing department.
• Documenting designs accurately (electrical diagrams/drawings) and providing necessary input for technical documentation (manuals).
• Supporting the team and internal stakeholders by explaining designs, key functionalities and resolving ad hoc problems in an adequate manner
• Adhering to all relevant quality, safety, and environmental standards, and following the required work methods and QHSE procedures.

We are looking for an Electrical Design Engineer with a strong technical background, a structured approach, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Additionally:

• MBO4 or Bachelor degree, preferably in Electrical Engineering (Energy Technology).
• Demonstrable experience with working in an Engineering department for at least 5 years.
• Knowledge of electrical installations and systems.
• Experience with Autocad or Eplan/ ProPanel for electrical design.
• Knowledge of Engineering to Order work and experience in translating customer-specific requirements into concrete electrical designs.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Excellent command of the English language, both written and spoken, and good verbal communication skills in Dutch.

What do we offer?

In addition to a technically broad position with significant influence on the hardware discipline and the development of our engineers, we offer:

• a gross monthly salary between € 4.500,- and € 5.800,- based on full-time employment, depending on your experience;
• 27 days of annual leave and 13 additional ADV days, with the option to sell 10 days;
• hybrid working, with the option to work remotely for up to two days per week based on a 40-hour working week;
• access to our online learning platform;
• sports facilities and activities, including fitness and sporting events;
• a pension scheme through PME, with a substantial employer contribution;
• a travel allowance of €0,25 per kilometre, up to a maximum commuting distance of 50 kilometres each way.

Please note that a reference check, screening and/or assessment may be part of the selection process. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, and the vacancy will close once we have found a suitable candidate.