Electrical Engineer

g2 Recruitment; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

g2 Recruitment seeks a Freelance Electrical Engineer for a major HV Substation project in the Netherlands. The role is on-site with a hybrid/site-based working arrangement, collaborating with clients, EPC contractors, and stakeholders to ensure technical excellence and compliance with standards.

You will design and review HV substation documentation, deliver primary and secondary design for AIS and GIS substations, support equipment selection, review vendor IEC 61850 documentation, and

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Strong HV substation project experience.
• Experience with primary/secondary design and protection & control systems (IEC 61850).

Responsibilities

• Design, review and deliver HV substation engineering across the project lifecycle.
• Prepare and review HV substation design documentation for AIS and GIS substations.
• Support equipment selection and technical evaluations; review vendor documents for IEC/TenneT compliance.
• Participate in design reviews and provide engineering support during construction, testing and commissioning.

Skills

HV Substations

Protection & Control

IEC 61850

Primary/Secondary Design

Transformers & Switchgear

English Proficiency

Dutch (advantageous)

Education

Electrical Engineering Degree

Job description

Freelance Electrical Engineer sought for a major High Voltage (HV) Substation project in the Netherlands. The role is on‑site with hybrid/site‑based working arrangement. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, review, and delivery of HV substation engineering activities across the project lifecycle, working closely with clients, EPC contractors, and key stakeholders to ensure technical excellence and compliance with industry standards. The candidate will prepare and review HV substation design documentation, deliver primary and/or secondary design for AIS and GIS substations, support equipment selection and technical evaluations, review vendor documentation for IEC/TenneT compliance, participate in design reviews, provide engineering support during construction, testing, energisation, and commissioning, and identify and resolve technical issues.

Requirements include a degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; strong HV substation project experience; background in primary/secondary design; understanding of protection & control systems, IEC 61850, transformers, switchgear, and earthing systems; experience with utilities, TSOs/DSOs, EPC contractors or renewable grid connection projects; ability to work independently; fluent English essential; Dutch language skills advantageous.

Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline, Strong HV Substation project experience, Background in primary and/or secondary design, Understanding of protection & control systems, IEC 61850, transformers, switchgear, and earthing systems, Experience with utilities, TSOs/DSOs, EPC contractors, or renewable grid connection projects, Ability to work independently, Fluent English essential; Dutch language advantageous