Project Engineer

Xylem Water Solutions Netherlands; Dordrecht; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Xylem Water Solutions Netherlands is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to manage water-related infrastructure projects from A to Z, including pumping stations, tunnels, polders, and sewer installations. You will bridge electrical, mechanical and civil engineering to ensure seamless integration and on-time delivery.

Join a global leader in water technology; you will lead a multidisciplinary team, plan schedules, monitor budgets, and maintain close communication with stakeholders such as

Responsibilities

• Communicate clearly and professionally with stakeholders, including water authorities, municipalities, engineering firms, industrial clients, and contractors.
• Lead a multidisciplinary project team, including an Assistant Project Engineer, cost estimator, work planner, and commissioning engineer.
• Prepare and closely monitor project schedules, budgets, and contract documentation.
• Take full responsibility for both the organizational and financial outcomes of your projects.
• Visit customers for technical assessments, progress meetings, and to identify risks, deviations, or bottlenecks.

Job description

Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.

Contribute to smart water solutions that keep the Netherlands running.

Are you an experienced Project Engineer energized by complex, technical projects with societal impact? For a leading player in water technology, we are looking for a Project Engineer to successfully manage water‑related infrastructure projects from A to Z.

What will you do?

In this role, you act as the central link in delivering challenging water projects—from initial exploration to successful completion. These projects may include pumping stations for tunnels and polders, sewer installations, and other essential infrastructure.

You will work at the intersection of electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and civil engineering, bringing together different technical disciplines and ensuring seamless integration across all components.

Your Responsibilities

• Communicate clearly and professionally with all internal and external stakeholders, including water authorities, municipalities, engineering firms, industrial clients, and contractors.
• Lead a multidisciplinary project team, including an Assistant Project Engineer, cost estimator, work planner, and commissioning engineer.
• Prepare and closely monitor project schedules, budgets, and contract documentation.
• Take full responsibility for both the organizational and financial outcomes of your projects.
• Visit customers for technical assessments, progress meetings, and to identify risks, deviations, or bottlenecks.

Why this role fits you

You are a natural connector who maintains oversight, makes confident decisions, and thrives on managing complex, multidisciplinary projects. Thanks to your experience, you succeed in bringing together various technical, operational, and construction‑related aspects into one successful final result.

Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re‑use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.