Senior Electrical Engineer, Smart Grid – Hybrid/Remote

Alfen; Nederland; Hybrid; EUR 61,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working with remote options

Annual leave 27 days + 13 ADV days

Online learning platform

Fitness facilities and events

PME pension scheme

Travel allowance

Job summary

Alfen is seeking an Electrical Engineer for Smart Grid Solutions in Almere. You will work on electrical engineering for smart grid projects, from substations to interconnections, ensuring designs are sound, scalable, and standards-compliant. You’ll collaborate with multiple teams and help standardize systems with R&D.

You should have 5+ years in relevant fields, strong English and Dutch communication, and proficiency with Vison/ETAP. The role offers hybrid work and a focus on energy transition.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master in Electrical Engineering (Energy Technology)
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in LV/MV distribution, utility-scale renewables, or protection studies
• Experience with electrical engineering software tools like Vison/ETAP
• Knowledge of PowerFactory is a plus
• Strong understanding of electrical power system protection studies
• Fluent in English; good Dutch communication skills

Responsibilities

• Contribute to standardization of electrical components and systems and optimize designs
• Review and improve system designs per IEC/EN/NEN standards
• Perform power system studies (load flow, short circuit) with industry tools
• Conduct electrical protection studies using specialized software
• Create and maintain up-to-date protection documents and safety studies
• Optimize software models and libraries within the department
• Provide technical leadership for transformer stations and interconnections into grids

Skills

Initiative

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor or Master in Electrical Engineering (Energy Technology)

Tools

Vison/ETAP

PowerFactory

Job description

Alfen is seeking an Electrical Engineer for Smart Grid Solutions in Almere. You will work on electrical engineering for smart grid projects, from substations to interconnections, ensuring designs are sound, scalable, and standards-compliant. You’ll collaborate with multiple teams and help standardize systems with R&D.

You should have 5+ years in relevant fields, strong English and Dutch communication, and proficiency with Vison/ETAP. The role offers hybrid work and a focus on energy transition.