Electrical Engineer

Trinamics; Randstad; On-site; EUR 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gross monthly salary 4,200–4,600 EUR

27 vacation days + 13 additional days

Dutch Metalektro CAO

Job summary

Trinamics is seeking a PAC Test & Service Engineer to strengthen our team working on protection, automation and control systems for medium- and high-voltage substations. The role combines office and on-site work, offering variety and opportunities to develop technical expertise.

You will configure, test and troubleshoot protection relays, SCADA, RTUs and communication networks, while supporting FAT, SAT and commissioning activities. English is essential; Dutch is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience with protection, automation and control systems in substations.
• Knowledge of power systems and substation automation.
• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally; 24/7 shift rotation may be required.

Responsibilities

• Configuring, testing and validating protection relays and digital protection solutions.
• Performing functional tests on station automation systems, SCADA, RTUs and HMIs.
• Supporting FAT, SAT and commissioning activities.
• Testing and servicing protection, automation and control systems for substations.
• Troubleshooting and resolving technical issues during testing and operation.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Team player

Hands-on

Quality & safety

English proficient

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

IEC 61850

Modbus

SCADA

RTU/HMI

Job description

Help us build the future of energy!

Are you passionate about electrical engineering and power systems? Do you enjoy working hands-on with complex technology, testing innovative solutions and solving technical challenges? Then we would love to meet you!

We are looking for a PAC Test & Service Engineer to strengthen our team and contribute to the reliability and digitalisation of medium- and high-voltage substations.

Your role

As a PAC Test & Service Engineer, you will be responsible for testing, commissioning and servicing Protection, Automation & Control systems for medium- and high-voltage substations.

You will work on critical energy infrastructure, ensuring that power grids remain safe, reliable and operational. Your work will take place both in the office and on-site, giving you plenty of variety and opportunities to develop your technical expertise.

Your responsibilities include:

• Configuring, testing and validating protection relays and digital protection solutions.
• Performing functional tests on station automation systems, SCADA solutions, RTUs, HMIs and communication networks.
• Supporting Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) and commissioning activities.
• Testing and servicing protection, automation and control systems for medium- and high-voltage substations.
• Troubleshooting and resolving technical issues during testing and operation.
• Supporting system integration and communication testing using IEC 61850, Modbus and other industry protocols.
• Working closely with engineering teams, project managers, customers and contractors.

What we're looking for

We are looking for someone who combines technical knowledge with a hands‑on mentality and enjoys working in a team.

You bring:

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering, Energy Technology, Automation or a related field.
• Experience with protection, automation and control systems in substations.
• Knowledge of power systems, substation automation and industrial communication protocols.
• An interest in cybersecurity within critical energy infrastructure.
• A proactive, hands‑on attitude and a strong focus on quality and safety.
• Excellent written and verbal English skills. Dutch is a plus.
• Flexibility to travel nationally and internationally and participate in a 24/7 shift rotation when required.

What we offer

We believe in investing in our people and creating an environment where you can grow, develop and make an impact.

Our offer includes:

• A gross monthly salary of €4,200–€4,600, depending on your experience and qualifications.
• 27 vacation days plus 13 additional days, giving you plenty of time to recharge.
• Employment conditions in accordance with the Dutch Metalektro Collective Labour Agreement (CAO Metalektro).
• Extensive technical training and development opportunities.
• The opportunity to work with the latest technologies in digital substations and power grid automation.
• A varied role combining engineering, testing, commissioning and field service.
• The opportunity to contribute directly to the energy transition and the future of our electricity grid.

Meet your future team

You will join our PAC team in the Netherlands, consisting of 26 talented engineers with diverse backgrounds and areas of expertise.

Led by Peter and André, who each bring more than 25 years of experience in energy and substation automation, our team combines extensive technical knowledge with a collaborative and supportive working environment.

We work on challenging energy infrastructure projects, collaborate with international colleagues and continuously develop our expertise. Whether you are looking to deepen your technical knowledge or broaden your experience in the field, we offer plenty of opportunities to grow.