Sr. Electrical Engineer

IHC Mining B.V.; Kinderdijk; On-site; EUR 50,220 - 69,750; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gross monthly salary between €4.500 and +€6.250

40 vacation days

Profit-sharing scheme

Flexible working

Travel allowance

Solid pension plan

Training budget

Access to in-house gym

Disability insurance

Job summary

IHC Mining B.V. is seeking a Mid to Senior Electrical Engineer to define the electrical architecture behind advanced mining equipment and subsea vehicles. Your expertise will drive the development of power and control philosophies and system integration.

You will be involved in conceptual and basic designs while contributing to innovation in electrical and automation technologies for mining systems.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in similar or related roles; not suited for junior or entry-level applicants.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary project teams with global stakeholders and colleagues.
• Experience in oil & gas downstream or petrochemicals is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to conceptual and basic electrical design for mining equipment.
• Perform load analyses and system behavior assessments.
• Work with sensor networks and integrated monitoring systems.

Skills

System integration

Power distribution concepts

Strong communication skills in English

Experience in mining or heavy equipment

Education

Higher professional education in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Your job

We are looking for a Mid to Senior Electrical Engineer who can define the electrical architecture behind our advanced mining equipment and subsea vehicles. If you thrive on conceptual thinking, system integration, and multidisciplinary design, this is the role where your expertise truly matters.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to conceptual and basic electrical design by supporting the development of power and control philosophies, high‑level system architectures, and the integration of electrical, electronic, and automation systems into a reliable and efficient whole.
• Perform and support load analyses, system behavior assessments, power system studies, and functional architectures that provide input for the detailed engineering phase.
• Work with sensor networks and integrated monitoring and automation systems to shape electrical solutions that enable safe, efficient, and sustainable mining operations worldwide.
• Define electrical power and control philosophies at system level.
• Develop conceptual and basic designs (power distribution, safety philosophy, system architecture).
• Perform load calculations, high‑level cable sizing, and power system analyses.
• Prepare functional specifications, block diagrams, single‑line diagrams, and interface documents.
• Integrate electrical systems with mechanical, hydraulic, and automation disciplines.
• Support and attend FAT/SAT and ensure system validation.
• Coordinate work packages with colleagues in Brazil, South Africa, and Australia, following up on progress and supporting timely and high‑quality execution.
• Contribute to innovation in electrical and automation technologies for mining systems.

Qualifications

• Higher professional education in Electrical Engineering with experience in concept and basic design.
• Proven experience in similar or related roles; not suited for junior or entry‑level applicants.
• Experience in the oil & gas downstream sector or petrochemicals is encouraged.
• Skilled in system integration, power distribution concepts, and functional architecture.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary project teams with global stakeholders and colleagues.
• Experience in mining, offshore, maritime, or heavy equipment is a plus.
• Strong communication skills in English; proficiency in Dutch is considered an advantage.
• Based in the Netherlands or holding a valid EU work permit.

Benefits

• Gross monthly salary between € 4.500 and +€ 6.250 plus 8% holiday allowance.
• 40 vacation days for a full‑time position, with the option to buy or sell additional leave.
• A profit‑sharing scheme that lets you share in Royal IHC’s success.
• Flexible working: home office allowance of €2.45 per day plus a one‑time payment of €750 to set up your workspace.
• Travel allowance of €0.21 per kilometer for the days you commute to the office.
• A solid pension plan through PME.
• Numerous internal career opportunities and a training budget plus access to our IHC Academy.
• Unlimited access to our in‑house gym (in exchange for the sustainable employability day).
• Disability insurance, partner pension, and the option to have additional healthcare costs reimbursed through our Social Fund.