Electrical Designer/ Engineer - Shipbuilding

Multi.engineering; Randstad; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

STIPP Plus pension 23.4%

8% holiday allowance

40 vacation days

Travel allowance €0.23/km

Relocation support

Job summary

Multi.engineering is seeking an Electrical Designer/Engineer to join naval projects in Kinderdijk on a hybrid schedule. You will design, integrate and commission electrical systems for vessels, ensuring alignment with naval standards.

You will use EPLAN and AutoCAD to develop deliverables, collaborate with teams using Teamcenter and SAP, and participate in relocation where needed. Fluency in English is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related marine electrical discipline.
• Proficiency in EPLAN and AutoCAD.
• Working knowledge of Siemens Teamcenter and SAP.
• Experience in the maritime, offshore or defence sector recommended.
• Understanding naval standards and classification requirements for electrical systems.
• Good written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Integrate navigation, communication, propulsion control, energy management and handling equipment into the naval platform.
• Design power generation and distribution systems, including generators, switchboards, drives and transformers.
• Develop electrical designs for alarm monitoring and vessel management systems.
• Prepare single-line diagrams, load balances and schematics using EPLAN and AutoCAD.
• Prepare technical documentation for electrical systems and their integration.
• Prepare FAT documentation.
• Support installation and commissioning of electrical and automation systems.

Skills

Electrical design

English communication

Problem solving

Naval electrical standards

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

EPLAN

AutoCAD

Siemens Teamcenter

SAP

Job description

• Work location: Kinderdijk, the Netherlands – hybrid
• Start: ASAP
• Duration: Six months to one year, with longer continuation possible through an employment contract
• Contract: Employment contract or freelance assignment
• Focus: Electrical systems, power distribution and automation for naval and marine defence assets

Due to the military nature of the project, we will only consider EU citizens.

If your background is in electrical engineering, this Electrical Designer / Engineer position brings together system design, integration, and commissioning support for naval projects. You will use EPLAN and AutoCAD to develop electrical deliverables, alongside Teamcenter and SAP, within an English-speaking working environment. Relocation support is available for candidates moving to the Netherlands, and both employment candidates and freelancers are welcome.

Where You’ll Work

You will join an engineering team working on electrical and automation systems for naval vessels and marine defence assets. The scope covers power generation and distribution, propulsion control, navigation, communication, and handling equipment.

Your work connects electrical design with onboard installation and commissioning, with attention to naval standards and classification requirements.

What You’ll Do

• Integrate navigation, communication, propulsion control, energy management and handling equipment into the overall naval platform.
• Design power generation and distribution systems, including generators, main switchboards, low- and medium-voltage drives and transformers.
• Develop electrical designs for alarm monitoring and vessel management systems.
• Prepare single-line diagrams, electrical load balances and electrical schematics using EPLAN and AutoCAD.
• Prepare technical documentation for electrical systems and their integration.
• Prepare factory acceptance testing (FAT) documentation.
• Support installation and commissioning of electrical and automation systems.

What You Bring

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related marine electrical discipline.
• Proficiency in EPLAN and AutoCAD.
• Working knowledge of Siemens Teamcenter and SAP.
• Experience in, or an affinity with, the maritime, offshore or defence sector.
• An understanding of naval standards and classification requirements for electrical systems.
• Good written and spoken English.

What’s In It For You?

• A salary that reflects your experience, knowledge and responsibilities.
• An employment contract for six months to one year, with the possibility of continuing for longer.
• An attractive STIPP Plus pension scheme with a total contribution of 23.4%. You contribute 7.5%, while we cover the remaining 15.9%.
• 8% holiday allowance, paid annually in May.
• 40 vacation days per year, giving you plenty of time to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Travel allowance of €0.23 per kilometer for your commute.
• Moving to the Netherlands? We’ll support you throughout your relocation, including housing assistance, registration procedures and, where applicable, your 30% ruling application (tax benefit for expats).
• The opportunity to work on technically challenging projects where your expertise has a real impact on the final result.
• An international, English-speaking working environment where you'll collaborate with colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
• Networking: life outside work also matters - that’s why we enjoy spending time together through sports activities, team outings, our annual company party and other social events throughout the year.