Electrical Engineer

NRL; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

NRL is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer – Wind to join the team in Amsterdam. This role focuses on supporting the technical delivery of utility‑scale wind projects and managing design tasks and evaluations.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical engineering, experience in wind project designs, and proficiency with AutoCAD. This position offers opportunities to work on innovative renewable energy solutions and contribute to the transition to cleaner energy systems.

Qualifications

• Experience with AutoCAD and electrical reticulation system design.
• Exposure to high voltage networks and substations.
• Proven experience in utility‑scale wind project design and execution.

Responsibilities

• Support senior engineering team members in delivering technically compliant wind projects.
• Manage or lead allocated technical tasks, assessments, and design activities.
• Conduct technical due diligence and investigations for technology selection.

Skills

AutoCAD

Electrical reticulation system design

Analytical thinking

Organisational skills

Fluency in English

Education

Degree in Electrical or Electromechanical Engineering

Job description

Electrical Engineer – Wind

We’re looking for an experienced Electrical Engineer to join our client’s team and support the technical delivery of utility‑scale wind projects. This role is ideal for someone with a strong engineering background who can manage design tasks, technical evaluations, and due diligence to bring renewable projects to completion.

Client Overview

Our client specialises in renewable energy projects, delivering large‑scale wind developments and supporting the transition to cleaner energy systems.

Responsibilities

• Support senior engineering team members in delivering technically compliant wind projects.
• Manage or lead allocated technical tasks, assessments, and design activities.
• Review and evaluate technical documentation and contracts including PPA, Grid Code, and Connection Agreements.
• Assist in the preparation and assessment of RFP documentation and supplier responses.
• Conduct technical due diligence and investigations for technology selection.
• Coordinate and compile complete system design packages.
• Review and contribute to technical schedules for PPA, (S)-EPC, and O&M contracts.
• Support project execution teams with technical planning and alignment.
• Review detailed engineering designs and manage change requests.
• Perform site visits to ensure design expectations are implemented.
• Support commissioning activities and project close‑out phases.

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical or Electromechanical Engineering.
• Experience with AutoCAD and electrical reticulation system design.
• Exposure to high voltage networks and substations.
• Proven experience in utility‑scale wind project design and execution.
• Strong analytical thinking, organisational skills, and ability to work independently.
• Fluency in English, with excellent report writing skills.
• Familiarity with energy generation contracts and utility interfaces.

Nice‑to‑have Skills

• Knowledge of PV and BESS technologies alongside wind expertise.
• Ability to run energy production simulations for multi‑technology systems.
• Understanding of contract structures for developing technical schedules.

We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support.