Senior Engineer Secondary

FairPlay Engineering; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

FairPlay Engineering in Rotterdam seeks a Senior Engineer Secondary - High Voltage to design and develop secondary systems for high-voltage substations, supporting critical projects for a sustainable energy future.

You will translate project requirements into detailed designs, develop protection, control, SCADA, and monitoring solutions, review documents, and collaborate with the Lead Engineer and Technical Manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's HBO in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years designing complex HV/MV systems.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Translate functional designs and project requirements into detailed technical designs and project plans.
• Design secondary systems, including protection, control, SCADA, and monitoring solutions for high-voltage substations.
• Develop and verify integrated engineering solutions in line with technical standards, client specifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare, review, and validate technical documentation, calculations, drawings, and execution packages.
• Support the Lead Engineer and Technical Manager throughout all project phases, from concept and basic design to detailed execution.

Skills

HV/MV design

Protection & Control

SCADA & Monitoring

Documentation & Calculations

Analytical communication

Education

Bachelor's HBO in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

Senior Engineer Secondary - High Voltage

Are you an experienced electrical engineering professional with a passion for high-voltage infrastructure and the energy transition? We are looking for a Senior Engineer Secondary - High Voltage to play a key role in the design and development of secondary systems for high-voltage substations, supporting critical projects that contribute to a more sustainable and reliable energy future.

What You'll Do

• Translate functional designs and project requirements into detailed technical designs and project plans.
• Design secondary systems, including protection, control, SCADA, and monitoring solutions for high-voltage substations.
• Develop and verify integrated engineering solutions in line with technical standards, client specifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare, review, and validate technical documentation, calculations, drawings, and execution packages.
• Support the Lead Engineer and Technical Manager throughout all project phases, from concept and basic design to detailed execution.
• Identify design challenges, perform quality checks, and contribute to effective problem-solving within project teams.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree (HBO) in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, Electrical Power Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience designing complex high-voltage and medium-voltage systems.
• Strong understanding of requirements related to system availability, reliability, maintainability, and safety.
• Experience with secondary engineering disciplines including protection, control, SCADA, and monitoring systems.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills with a proactive and results-oriented approach.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality project outcomes.

Why This Opportunity?

• Work on a diverse range of substation projects, including new builds, upgrades, and renovations.
• Contribute directly to innovative energy infrastructure and the ongoing energy transition.
• Collaborate with experienced engineering professionals on technically challenging projects.
• Develop your expertise in a fast-evolving and essential sector.