Test Engineer High Voltage Lab

CESI SpA; Arnhem; On-site; EUR 45,700 - 54,739; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 vacation days

Non-contributory pension

Permanent contract

Laptop and smartphone

Salary up to €4,500 gross monthly

Job summary

CESI SpA's KEMA Labs division seeks a Test Engineer for our High-Voltage Lab. You will conduct tests on high voltage components in the laboratory or on site, document progress, and deliver final reports to clients.

The ideal candidate has an Electrical Engineering degree (BSc or MSc), experience in energy engineering, fluent Dutch and English, and strong communication and teamwork skills. We offer a permanent contract, 30 vacation days, a laptop and smartphone, and a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Dutch and English proficiency required for customer interactions during tests.
• Electrical Engineering degree, preferably Energy Engineering, at BSc/MSc level.
• Ability to work independently and in a team during testing activities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct tests on high voltage components in the laboratory or on site.
• Provide progress updates and finish with a final test report.

Skills

Dutch language

English language

Teamwork

Independent work

Customer contact

Education

Electrical Engineering degree (BSc or MSc)

Job description

What You Will Do

Tests are conducted here for network operators and owners, financiers and supply industries using advanced testing facilities and on site by our own mobile installations. The tests are conducted on the components used to construct electrical power networks. Most of these components are suited for voltages ranging from 10,000 to 550,000 Volt. The laboratory is primarily used for conducting type testing on cables, transformers, insulators and switching installations. In addition, tests are also conducted on-site at high voltage power stations and power plants. The larger share of the tests is conducted for international industries and (on behalf of) electric utilities. You will be conducting test on high voltage components in the laboratory or on site. Also, technical and project-related progress during the execution of the test is part of the job. And after the test you will make a final report so the test will be complete.

What You Bring

• An Electrical Engineering degree, preferably with a major in Energy Engineering at BSc or MSc level
• Work experience in the field of energy engineering is desirable
• Good written and verbal command of Dutch and English is requested, because our customers are often present during the execution of tests
• A combination of persistence, empathy, and excellent human relations skills for the extensive contact with customers and the method of working
• In addition, you must be able to operate independently as well as in a team context (with other test engineers and technicians).

What You Get

We offer a competitive salary and compensation scheme, good working environment and possibilities for your career development. You also have a large degree of flexibility to affect your own working day.

• 30 vacation days with the possibility to add or sell 10 vacation days (fulltime based)
• Non-contributory pension (so you have more net left over)
• Permanent contract
• A laptop and smartphone from the company
• A gross monthly salary up to €4.500,- (based on 38h/w, depending on knowledge and experience)
• Good working environment and possibilities for career development
• A challenging, varied, and responsible job in a dynamic and international environment

Who We Are

KEMA Labs, part of CESI company, is looking for a Test Engineer for the High-Voltage Lab. The High Voltage Laboratory (HVL) is well-known and recognized throughout the world as an excellent, independent and technical partner. CESI is a world-leading technical consulting and engineering company in the field of technology and innovation for the electric power sector. Through its Division KEMA Labs, CESI is the world leader for the independent Testing, Inspection and Certification activities in the electricity industry. With a legacy of more than 60 years of experience, CESI operates in 70 countries around the world and supports its global clients in meeting the energy transition challenges.