Energy Operations Specialist

ROM Utrecht Region; Utrecht; Hybrid; EUR 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance

Monthly mobile phone allowance

Job summary

Withthegrid, active in the cleantech sector, seeks an Energy Operations Specialist to accelerate the energy transition. You will support installers, design and configure systems, implement smart control logic, build strong relationships, and ensure operational excellence across field deployments.

The role emphasizes bridging smart software with physical energy installations, including travel and mobile support. A relevant HBO diploma and experience with industrial networks are preferred.

Qualifications

• HBO diploma in Electrical Engineering, Technical Business Administration, Energy Technology or a similar field.
• Experience with industrial communication protocols or basic IT network principles.

Responsibilities

• Support installers: be the first technical contact during integration.
• System design & configuration: translate operational requirements into optimal configurations.
• Implement smart control logic: configure local control logic for energy assets.
• Build strong relationships: translate operational feedback into technical requirements.
• Ensure operational excellence: manage the deployment process remotely.

Skills

Technical problem solving

Communication

System design

Configuration management

Relationship management

Operational Excellence

Teamwork

Proactive

Education

HBO diploma in Electrical Engineering

HBO diploma in Technical Business Administration

HBO diploma in Energy Technology

Job description

Withthegrid is active in the cleantech sector, helping grid operators, water boards, and renewable energy producers manage their infrastructure more intelligently and efficiently. Their Asset Monitoring Platform (AMP) provides real-time insights into network conditions using IoT technology, enabling clients to monitor assets more efficiently, resolve issues faster, and plan maintenance more effectively.

As an energy operations specialist, you will play a crucial role in accelerating the energy transition. You will help us successfully roll out our innovative Teleport solutions and bridge the gap between smart software and physical energy installations in the field. Your responsibilities will include supporting installers, system design and configuration, implementing smart control logic, building strong relationships, and ensuring operational excellence.

• Support and guide installers: You are the first technical contact point for installers during integration
• System design & configuration: Translate operational requirements into the best configuration
• Implement smart control logic: Configure local control logic for energy assets
• Build strong relationships: Translate operational feedback into technical requirements
• Ensure operational excellence: Manage the deployment process remotely
• HBO diploma in Electrical Engineering, Technical Business Administration, Energy Technology or a similar field
• Experience with industrial communication protocols or basic principles of IT networks
• Travel allowance
• Monthly expense allowance for your mobile phone

Skills required for the job

Technical problem solving Communication System design Configuration management Relationship management Operational Excellence Teamwork Proactive