Lead Electrical Engineer - Drenthe - FREELANCE/ZZP

Optimus Search; Zuidwolde; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimus Search, located in Zuidwolde, Netherlands, is seeking a Lead Engineer specializing in multidisciplinary electrical and EIA projects for agricultural installation technology. You will lead activities across poultry and pig farming facility projects, coordinating technical documentation and ensuring smooth field operations.

The ideal candidate has experience in electrical design and installation, alongside strong project coordination skills. The role offers a flexible onsite/hybrid work setup with a freelance contract type.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Lead Engineer within electrical or EIA projects.
• Strong understanding of industrial electrical installations and automation systems.
• Experience with electrical design and installation execution.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary technical projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical and EIA engineering activities across installation projects.
• Coordinate electrical designs, layouts and technical documentation.
• Support power distribution, control systems and automation infrastructure projects.
• Review technical drawings and installation documentation.
• Support installation, commissioning and troubleshooting activities on site.
• Coordinate suppliers, contractors and project stakeholders throughout execution phases.
• Ensure systems are delivered in line with technical and operational requirements.

Skills

Lead Engineer

Electrical installations

Automation systems

Technical project coordination

Job description

Work Setup: Onsite / Hybrid

Contract Type: Freelance / ZZP

Start: ASAP

An engineering company specialising in agricultural installation technology is looking for a Lead Engineer to support multidisciplinary electrical and EIA projects across poultry and pig farming facilities worldwide.

Projects involve electrical infrastructure, control systems, automation integration and utility installations from engineering and design through commissioning and delivery.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead electrical and EIA engineering activities across installation projects
• Coordinate electrical designs, layouts and technical documentation
• Support power distribution, control systems and automation infrastructure projects
• Review technical drawings and installation documentation
• Support installation, commissioning and troubleshooting activities on site
• Coordinate suppliers, contractors and project stakeholders throughout execution phases
• Ensure systems are delivered in line with technical and operational requirements

Requirements

• Experience as a Lead Engineer within electrical or EIA projects
• Strong understanding of industrial electrical installations and automation systems
• Experience with electrical design and installation execution
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary technical projects