Senior Project Engineer

FairPlay Engineering; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 vacation days

Travel reimbursement

Engineering culture

Growth opportunities

Job summary

FairPlay Engineering in the Amsterdam area is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to drive the delivery of mission-critical data center projects. You will join a skilled project team and collaborate with Project Managers, Engineers, Procurement and Commissioning to ensure quality, reliability and on-time execution.

You will own the technical coordination from sales handover through execution and commissioning, translating requirements into execution plans, coordinating between clients, suppliers,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 8 years in a technical, project-driven environment.
• Strong knowledge of low-voltage electrical systems; LV/MV experience essential.
• Experience reading P&IDs and single-line diagrams.
• Knowledge of controls and automation systems is an advantage.
• Experience with generator systems is a strong plus.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Willingness to travel within the Netherlands and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the technical content, coordination, and alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure technical requirements are clearly translated, properly challenged, and successfully implemented.
• Act as the technical link between clients, suppliers, subcontractors, and internal departments.
• Ensure technical specifications, interfaces, quality standards, and project objectives remain aligned.
• Bring different disciplines together, align stakeholders, and create clarity in complex technical situations.
• Translate the sales handover into a clear execution plan, including work instructions and test plans.
• Define technical requests and specifications for emergency power systems.
• Ensure smooth cooperation between Procurement, Engineering, and Commissioning teams.
• Identify issues early, solve problems efficiently, and support decision-making in demanding project environments.
• Occasionally visit project locations in the Netherlands and abroad to support technical alignment, inventory activities, and project coordination.

Skills

Low-voltage systems

LV/MV experience

P&IDs & single-line diagrams

Controls & automation

Generator systems

Stakeholder management

English proficiency

Travel willingness

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Our client is looking for a Senior Project Engineer to join their growing team in the Amsterdam area and support the successful delivery of mission-critical data center projects.

About the Role

You will become part of a skilled project team, working closely with Project Managers, Engineers, Procurement, and Commissioning teams. In this role, you will contribute to technically challenging projects where quality, reliability, and collaboration are key to success.

As a Senior Project Engineer, you will take ownership of the technical coordination and alignment of complex projects from sales handover through execution and commissioning.

Key responsibilities

• Take ownership of the technical content, coordination, and alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure technical requirements are clearly translated, properly challenged, and successfully implemented.
• Act as the technical link between clients, suppliers, subcontractors, and internal departments.
• Ensure technical specifications, interfaces, quality standards, and project objectives remain aligned.
• Bring different disciplines together, align stakeholders, and create clarity in complex technical situations.
• Translate the sales handover into a clear execution plan, including work instructions and test plans.
• Define technical requests and specifications for emergency power systems.
• Ensure smooth cooperation between Procurement, Engineering, and Commissioning teams.
• Identify issues early, solve problems efficiently, and support decision-making in demanding project environments.
• Occasionally visit project locations in the Netherlands and abroad to support technical alignment, inventory activities, and project coordination.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent
• Minimum 8 years of experience in a technical project-driven environment
• Strong knowledge of low-voltage electrical systems; LV/MV experience is essential
• Experience reading and interpreting P&IDs and single-line diagrams
• Knowledge of controls and automation systems is an advantage
• Experience with generator systems is considered a strong plus
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken
• Willingness to occasionally travel within the Netherlands and internationally

What We Offer?

• A competitive salary, tailored to your skills and experience
• 25 vacation days to recharge
• Travel reimbursement for your daily commute
• A strong company culture where engineering talent is genuinely valued
• Opportunities to grow within a company that’s actively shaping the energy future