SENIOR (design) ENGINEER (EN / NL)
BAN Recruitment
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Job summary
Anonymous in Rotterdam seeks a Senior (Design) Engineer to design high-voltage substations from start to finish, assuming technical responsibility for HV projects (110 kV–380 kV). You may lead a team or work independently depending on project scope.
You will coordinate engineers, prepare system documentation, specifications, proposals, schedules and tender docs, while ensuring QA and budget control and supervising external partners.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s (HBO) or Master’s (WO) degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, or a related field.
- Extensive experience in the technical supervision of projects.
- Recent work experience with grid operators and/or industrial projects.
- Proficiency in English (both spoken and written).
- Experience with UAV-GC and Systems Engineering is an asset.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design of high-voltage substations from preparatory phase to realization.
- Coordinate and motivate engineers; allocate tasks and manage schedules.
- Prepare system documentation, functional and technical specifications, proposals, reports and tender specs.
- Oversee quality assurance, identify bottlenecks, and initiate improvements.
- Monitor budgets and review post-project cost calculations; supervise outsourced work.
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Multiple positions available
As a Senior (Design) Engineer with our client, you are involved in the design of high-voltage substations from start to finish—spanning the preparatory phase through to realization. You bear technical responsibility for the engineering of challenging high-voltage projects. Depending on the project's scale, you will either lead a team of engineers or independently handle the engineering work yourself.
WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?
You are responsible for a wide range of (primary and secondary) engineering tasks. As a Senior Engineer, you are familiar with the high-voltage installations common in the industry—ranging from 110 kV to 380 kV—as well as the relevant standards and regulations.
What else will you do?
- - Coordinate and motivate engineers, ensuring tasks are distributed effectively.
- - Prepare system documentation, as well as functional and technical specifications. You will produce proposals, reports, schedules, work descriptions, tender specifications, and operational overviews.
- - Oversee quality assurance, identify bottlenecks, and initiate improvements.
- - Monitor budgets and review/analyze post-project cost calculations.
- - Oversee the progress and quality of engineering work outsourced to contracted parties.
Within the project team, you collaborate closely with your engineering team, the project manager, contract manager, lead site supervisor, work preparers, commissioning engineer, and purchaser.
Project sizes vary; at times you may work on a single large project, while at other times you might handle multiple projects simultaneously. Needless to say, the role is dynamic.
WHY OUR CLIENT?
Working for our client means working for a leading player in the energy infrastructure sector. Our client is a leading expert in the design, construction, and management of (complex) high-voltage installations. They assist clients—such as grid operators, energy generators, and corporate customers—in addressing the challenges posed by the energy transition. In short, they stand for technically advanced solutions.
WHAT DO YOU BRING?
- - A completed Bachelor’s (HBO) or Master’s (WO) degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, or a related field.
- - Extensive experience in the technical supervision of projects.
- - Demonstrable, recent work experience with grid operators and/or industrial projects.
- - Proficiency in English (both spoken and written).
- - Experience with UAV-GC and Systems Engineering is an asset.
Additionally, you identify with the following personality traits:
- - Planning and organizing: You can assign tasks to individuals or teams, manage time effectively to meet deadlines, and coordinate people, budgets, and materials.
- - Customer-oriented: You know what the client wants—or ensure you find out—and you feel a genuine (professional) commitment to the client.
- - Quality awareness: You ensure accurate, error-free work, take responsibility for the quality of the work delivered, and identify opportunities for improvement and the implementation of changes.
- - Risk awareness: You spot market opportunities and are willing to take calculated risks to achieve business advantages.
WHAT DOES OUR CLIENT OFFER YOU?
Working for our client means working for a leading player in the energy infrastructure sector. Our client is a leading expert in the design, construction, and management of (complex) high-voltage installations. They assist clients—such as grid operators, energy generators, and corporate customers—tackling the challenges posed by the energy transition. In short, they stand for cutting-edge technical solutions.
A passion for technology is the common thread uniting everyone at the company. They foster a work environment centered on collaboration to create innovative solutions for a future-proof energy supply. This is reflected in a driven, results-oriented mindset and a positive atmosphere; employees take pride in working for the company.
Ready for the next step?
Join our client and help build the infrastructure of the future!
We look forward to receiving your application!
- Bruto maandsalaris: tot ongeveer max. € 7.500,-, afhankelijk van jouw kennis en ervaring.
- Flexbudget: 10% op basis van jouw bruto maandsalaris, flexibel in te zetten om bijvoorbeeld extra vrije dagen te 'kopen'.
- Eindejaarsuitkering
- Vakantiegeld: 8%.
- Bijdrage ABP-pensioen: 27% waarvan het bedrijf 18,9% bijdraagt.
- Functiegerichte opleiding bespreekbaar met een opleidingsbudget van € 1500,-.
- CAO Netwerkbedrijven.
- OV Vrij abonnement: 2e klas. Als jij met het OV reist, ook voor privégebruik.
- Duurzaam inzetbaarheidsbudget: € 500,- bruto per jaar, voor bijvoorbeeld een sport abonnement.
Rotterdam
Anonymous
27.09.2026
Peter van den Ban
- Quality Service
- Passionate
- Reliability
- Integrity
- Relationships
- Effectiveness
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