Electrical Engineer

Huisman; Schiedam; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary €2,900–€4,200 gross per month

29 holidays per year

Bonus scheme

Health insurance

Pension scheme

Company events

Job summary

Huisman in Schiedam seeks an Electrical Engineer to design and implement safe, reliable electrical systems for flagship onshore and offshore projects. You will develop single-line diagrams, power system architectures, instrumentation, and network designs, using MATLAB and SKM to validate performance.

You will collaborate across disciplines and travel to suppliers, shipyards and production facilities, ensuring documentation supports classification and client requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Maritime Technology or a related technical discipline.
• Some experience as an Electrical Engineer within the offshore or maritime sector is preferred, but we are open to recent graduates.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems from single-line diagrams to component selection and network design.
• Translate system requirements into practical electrical solutions and perform necessary calculations.
• Ensure designs comply with regulations and prepare technical specifications for clients and shipyards.
• Collaborate with customers and shipyards to integrate Huisman equipment on vessels.
• Share expertise across the organisation to support projects with electrical knowledge.
• Deliver procurement, production, testing and commissioning documents to turn designs into reality.

Skills

Cross-disciplinary mindset

Customer-focused

Analytical

Proactive

Team player

Education

Electrical Engineering / Mechatronics / Maritime Tech degree

Tools

MATLAB

SKM

Job description

Vacancy: Electrical Engineer who is ‘equipped for impact’

Do you want to be part of a globally operating team of innovators? Do you want to contribute to the energy transition? Do you as Electrical Engineer have what it takes to make an impact? And do you have what it takes to make an impact? Then we might be looking for you. Find out more about our vacancy for Electrical Engineer.

About Our Organisation

We are Huisman. We develop step changing technical solutions and translate these into the design and construction of the largest onshore and offshore installations. For decades, we have been working all over the world for offshore wind, geothermal energy, oil & gas, leisure, civil and port logistics industries. With our passionate workforce and worldwide production, service & sales facilities we are equipped for impact in these times of energy transition. “Join our team and engineer the world’s largest, most advanced equipment, pushing the boundaries of innovation every day.” Sebastian Winkels, Engineering Lead Electrical Engineering

About The Position Of Electrical Engineer

What to expect of the Electrical Engineer within Huisman? As an Electrical Engineer, you will be involved in the full engineering process, turning complex technical requirements into safe, reliable and innovative electrical solutions. From concept to commissioning, you will see your designs take shape and contribute directly to some of the world’s most impressive and technically challenging equipment. You will work on a wide range of electrical engineering activities, including single-line diagrams, power system architectures, motion control, instrumentation and network designs, load balances, risk assessments and safety systems. Using industry-standard tools such as MATLAB and SKM, you will also perform load flow, selectivity and short-circuit calculations to ensure robust and reliable system performance. Your role goes beyond design. You will support our manufacturing and testing activities and prepare the engineering documentation required for classification societies, authorities and other stakeholders. And because engineering does not stop at your desk, you will have the opportunity to visit suppliers, shipyards and production facilities, giving you the chance to see your designs come to life. You will work in a multidisciplinary environment, closely collaborating with specialists in mechanical engineering, control systems, hydraulics, technical documentation, commissioning and testing. This cross-disciplinary approach gives you the opportunity to develop a broad understanding of our products and contribute beyond your own field of expertise. As part of our international engineering community, you will also work closely with colleagues in Brazil, China and the Czech Republic, sharing knowledge and contributing to innovative projects delivered around the world. Personal development and training opportunities are all part of the deal. And let’s not forget the excellent company perks, such as regular drinks in our own bar.

What do we expect of you?

• Design the electrical systems that power and control our innovative products, from single-line diagrams and power system architectures to component selection, instrumentation and network design. You translate system requirements into robust, integrated solutions and perform the necessary electrical calculations to validate your designs.
• Turn complex project requirements into practical electrical solutions, ensuring that systems and components work together seamlessly.
• Ensure your designs comply with relevant regulations and standards, while preparing the technical specifications and documentation required by clients, shipyards and other stakeholders.
• Work closely with our customers and shipyards to support the successful integration of Huisman equipment on board their vessels.
• Share your technical expertise across the organisation, supporting colleagues and projects with your electrical engineering knowledge and advice.
• Take your engineering from design to reality by creating the essential deliverables needed for procurement, production, testing and commissioning, ultimately contributing to the turnkey solutions we deliver to our customers.

Wondering if you are ‘equipped for impact’?

You Are

• Flexible, creative and versatile, with a cross-disciplinary mindset;
• Customer-focused and driven;
• Analytical, practical and accurate;
• Proactive and persuasive;
• A result-driven team player who enjoys working in a multidisciplinary environment.

You Have

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Maritime Technology or a related technical discipline.
• Some experience as an Electrical Engineer within the offshore or maritime sector is preferred, but we are also open to recent graduates.

Some Practical Things We Need You To Have

• An EU passport/valid work permit for the Netherlands;
• A good command of the English language verbally and in writing, proficiency in Dutch is considered an advantage.

More About Huisman

We design and produce in-house and deliver our turn-key products to clients worldwide. Our clients choose us for our entrepreneurial spirit, skills, reliability, and innovative solutions. Examples? Consider our Leg Encircling Cranes. So, if you join Huisman make sure you are equipped for impact. In other words, surprise us, our clients and… yourself!

What do we have to offer?

• Think big and make big, all in one location. At Huisman Schiedam, both our office and production facilities are based on a single site.
• An open, informal and no-nonsense culture with short lines of communication.
• An international working environment with ample opportunities for career progression and personal development.
• An excellent benefits package tailored to your experience and qualifications.
• Depending on your experience and knowledge, the salary ranges from € 2,900 to € 4,200 gross per month based on a 40-hour working week, with scope for further progression within the scale.
• A minimum of 29 holiday days (based on full-time employment) with the option to purchase an additional 10 days.
• Participation in a collective pension scheme in line with the Wtp.
• Eligibility for a bonus scheme.
• Access to collective health insurance, with Huisman contributing as your employer.
• Take advantage of tax benefits through our bicycle scheme.
• Huisman organises sporting activities, such as a ski trip, as well as various social events, including large-scale company parties where colleagues come together and get to know each other better.

Application deadline and process

• Application deadline: no later than 30 November 2026. Please note: the vacancy may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found.
• Selection: we review and assess candidates on a continuous basis, including before the closing date.
• First interview: shortlisted candidates will be invited for an initial interview.
• References: where applicable, we may ask for references from your current and/or previous employers.
• Follow-up procedure: in addition to a second interview, the process may include an online assessment, technical test, or case study.
• Offer: following a successful recruitment process, a job offer will be made.