Field Service Engineer - Switchgear (Amsterdam, Netherlands)

Vertiv; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Lease car + fuel card

25 vacation days

8% holiday allowance

Pension plan

Job summary

Vertiv is seeking a Field Service Engineer to ensure high-quality installation and maintenance of LV and MV switchgear systems in Amsterdam. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of site experience, electrical testing skills, and strong communication abilities. You will work in a fast-paced environment, ensuring project milestones are met safely and effectively.

Benefits include a competitive salary, pension plan, and flexible allowances. Join a collaborative team focused on quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years site/client-facing experience with LV/MV switchgear.
• Skilled in electrical panel testing and fault finding.
• Valid driving licence and flexibility to work additional hours.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and manage installation and maintenance of LV/MV switchgear systems.
• Investigate and resolve site issues efficiently.
• Prepare tools and documentation for site activities.

Skills

Electrical panel testing

Fault finding

Client communication skills

Safe isolation knowledge

Education

Recognised engineering qualification

Tools

PC software

Job description

Overview

Field Service Engineer - Switchgear (Amsterdam, Netherlands)

Location: Netherlands field-based – Most of the work is in the Amsterdam region. Travel to other parts of the Netherlands/Benelux may be required. Schedule: Full-time, with participation in on-call rotation as defined locally.

About the Role

Vertiv is hiring a Field Service Engineer – Switchgear to join our team in the Netherlands. Following Vertiv's acquisition of the E&I Switchgear business, we are integrating Switchgear Service offerings to meet growing customer demands for installation and servicing. You will deliver high-quality installation, commissioning, testing, maintenance, and repairs on LV and MV switchgear panels and protection devices across multiple projects for customers in the region. You will be the on-site face of Vertiv, ensuring project milestones are met, safe working practices followed, and excellent customer service delivered.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver and manage installation, commissioning, testing, maintenance, and repair of LV and MV switchgear systems on multiple projects.
• Investigate and resolve site issues and breakdowns efficiently.
• Prepare tools, test equipment, and documentation for site activities.
• Liaise professionally with clients, subcontractors, internal teams, and procurement to ensure project progress and material availability.
• Manage site safety and relevant HSE compliance.
• Maintain accurate site documentation and complete client sign-offs.
• Participate fully in on-call rotation and travel as required.

What You'll Bring (Qualifications)

• Minimum 3+ years site/client-facing experience with LV/MV switchgear or related electrical systems.
• Recognised engineering qualification and electrical trade background an advantage.
• Skilled in electrical panel testing, fault finding, and primary/secondary injection testing.
• Good knowledge of safe isolation, electrical safety, control and protection systems.
• Experience with client Factory and Site Acceptance Tests.
• Strong communication skills and professional client-facing attitude.
• Valid driving licence and flexibility to work additional hours.
• Proficient in PC software and interpreting electrical drawings.
• A safety-first mindset and commitment to quality.

Work Environment

This is a site-based role with travel across customer locations in the region. Training, modern tools, and support are provided within a safety-focused, collaborative team.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Salary based on a 38-hour week according to the Collective Labour Agreement - Metal & Technology
• 40-hour workweek with ADV days accrued
• Travel time, overtime, and out-of-hours pay
• Lease car per Vertiv Benelux B.V. Car policy + fuel card
• 8% holiday allowance
• 25 vacation days and 13 ADV days yearly
• Monthly flexible allowance
• Pension with PMT
• Laptop and mobile phone for business use
• Sick leave insurance after dismissal (WIA)
• Flex income plan (1% of annual base salary for wellbeing, eco-home improvements, extra pension, or ADV payout)

Equal Opportunity

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.