Senior Commissioning Engineer

Atlas NextWave; Gelderland; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van, phone and laptop

PME pension

27 vacation days + 13 ADV days

Job summary

Atlas NextWave is seeking a Senior Commissioning Engineer to lead on-site commissioning of battery energy storage projects across the Netherlands, with occasional international travel. You will own electrical testing, system integration, troubleshooting, and handover, ensuring safe, compliant operation and performance.

The role requires an HBO degree in Electrical Engineering or Industrial Automation, 10+ years in commissioning or electrical projects (ideally energy storage or HV systems), PLC

Qualifications

• Experience supervising and guiding technical colleagues.
• Experience with PLC systems, such as Siemens, and embedded software.
• Strong Dutch and English communication skills.
• HBO degree in Electrical Engineering or Industrial Automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site commissioning of energy storage installations and verify system integration.
• Perform electrical measurements, tests, and inspections on low- and high-voltage components.
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues across electrical, control, and software systems.
• Carry out maintenance in line with standards (NEN 3140/3840).
• Check installation quality and feed improvements back to development teams.
• Prepare technical reports, including deviations and inspection findings.
• Supervise technicians and support less experienced colleagues.
• Participate in on-call and standby rotations.

Skills

Supervising technicians

Siemens PLC experience

Embedded software experience

Dutch and English communication

Education

HBO degree in Electrical Engineering or Industrial Automation

Tools

Siemens PLC systems

Job description

Senior Commissioning Engineer - Battery Energy Storage

Project sites across the Netherlands | Occasional international travel

Bring battery storage projects to life.

Take technical ownership of the final stage of advanced energy storage projects - turning installed systems into reliable, operational assets that help balance the grid and make better use of renewable energy.

We’re partnering with an established energy technology company seeking a Senior Commissioning Engineer. This is a hands-on role with autonomy, complex technical challenges, and the opportunity to guide colleagues while helping shape future system improvements.

Your impact

You’ll lead the technical commissioning process on-site, from electrical testing and system integration through troubleshooting and handover. Working closely with other technical disciplines, you’ll ensure installations operate safely and perform as intended.

Your responsibilities include:

• Commissioning energy storage installations and verifying system integration.
• Performing electrical measurements, tests, and inspections on low- and high-voltage components.
• Diagnosing and resolving technical issues across electrical, control, and software systems.
• Carrying out maintenance in line with NEN 3140/3840 standards.
• Checking installation quality and feeding practical improvements back to development teams.
• Preparing technical reports, including deviations and inspection findings.
• Supervising technicians and supporting less experienced colleagues.
• Participating in on-call and standby rotations.

What you bring

You’re an experienced electrical specialist who takes ownership, enjoys solving problems on-site, and puts safety first.

• An HBO degree in Electrical Engineering or Industrial Automation.
• At least 10 years of relevant commissioning or electrical project experience, ideally involving energy storage or high-voltage systems.
• Experience supervising and guiding technical colleagues.
• Experience with PLC systems, such as Siemens, and embedded software.
• Knowledge of low- and high-voltage installations.
• IV and/or WV authorization.
• A valid VCA VOL certificate; BHV certification is a plus.
• Strong Dutch and English communication skills.

You must already live in the Netherlands

given the site travel and on-call responsibilities.

What’s in it for you?

A role where your technical judgment matters, with responsibility for challenging projects that directly support the energy transition.

• Competitive salary and employment conditions under the Metalektro CLA.
• 27 vacation days plus 13 ADV days annually, with the option to have 10 ADV days paid out.
• Company van, phone, and laptop.
• PME pension, with the employer covering the majority of the premium.
• Unlimited access to an online learning platform.
• Opportunities to participate in sports activities and events.
• Travel allowance of €0.25 per kilometer up to 50 km one way.

The team

You’ll join a team delivering battery storage solutions for grid operators, industrial customers, and energy companies. Projects span the Netherlands and Europe, with your work primarily based at Dutch project sites and occasional assignments abroad.