Project Engineer

YSI Inc.; Netherlands; Remote; EUR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Xylem is seeking a Project Engineer to manage water-related infrastructure projects from concept to completion. You will coordinate electrical, mechanical and civil disciplines to deliver integrated solutions in the Netherlands.

The role involves stakeholder engagement, project planning, budget control, and ensuring on-time delivery with quality results. Join a global leader driving sustainable water technology and innovation.

Qualifications

• Experience as Project Engineer in water infrastructure

Responsibilities

• Communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders (water authorities, municipalities, engineering firms, contractors).
• Lead a multidisciplinary project team and coordinate with design, construction and commissioning staff.
• Prepare and monitor project schedules, budgets and contract documentation.
• Take responsibility for organizational and financial outcomes of projects.
• Visit clients for technical assessments, progress meetings and risk identification.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder communication

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.

Project Engineer Watertechnologie

Werk mee aan slimme wateroplossingen die Nederland draaiende houden. Ben jij een ervaren Project Engineer die energie krijgt van complexe, technische projecten met maatschappelijke impact? Voor een toonaangevende speler in de watertechnologie zoeken wij een Project Engineer die onze watergerelateerde infrastructuurprojecten van A tot Z in goede banen leidt.

Wat ga je doen?

In deze rol ben jij de centrale schakel in het realiseren van uitdagende waterprojecten – van eerste verkenning tot succesvolle oplevering. Denk hierbij aan tunnelgemalen, poldergemalen, rioleringsinstallaties en andere essentiële infrastructuur. Je werkt op het snijvlak van elektrotechniek, werktuigbouwkunde en civiele techniek, waarbij je verschillende disciplines samenbrengt en zorgt dat alles naadloos op elkaar aansluit.

Jouw verantwoordelijkheden

• Je communiceert helder en professioneel met alle interne en externe stakeholders, zoals waterschappen, gemeentes, ingenieursbureaus, industriële klanten en aannemers.
• Je werkt in een multidisciplinair projectteam met collega Project Engineers en werkt nauw samen met de tekenkamer, het montageteam en inbedrijfstellers.
• Je stelt projectplanningen, budgetten en contractdocumentatie op en bewaakt deze nauwkeurig.
• Je bent eindverantwoordelijk voor zowel het organisatorische als het financiële resultaat van jouw projecten.
• Je bezoekt klanten voor technische opnames, voortgangsbesprekingen en het signaleren van risico’s, afwijkingen of knelpunten.

Waarom dit bij jou past

Je bent een geboren verbinder die overzicht houdt, beslissingen durft te nemen en energie haalt uit het managen van complexe, multidisciplinaire projecten. Dankzij jouw ervaring slaag je erin om diverse technische, operationele en bouwkundige aspecten samen te brengen tot één succesvol eindresultaat.

Project Engineer Water Technology

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.

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.

Through Xylem Watermark, our Corporate Citizenship Program, we provide and protect safe water resources for communities around the world by engaging all stakeholders and educating about water issues.

Inclusion and Belonging at Xylem Inclusion and Belonging are fundamental to how we enable our customers to tackle global water challenges. Learn more about our commitment to Inclusion and Belonging (https://www.xylem.com/en-us/careers/inclusion-and-belonging/)