Detail Engineer – High Voltage Infrastructure

Are you technically minded, precise, and interested in contributing to the energy transition? As a Detail Engineer, you will translate technical concepts into accurate and detailed engineering drawings that form the foundation for the construction and modification of high-voltage infrastructure. Based in the Zwolle region, you will work within multidisciplinary project teams on technically challenging energy infrastructure projects. You will collaborate closely with Project Engineers and other technical specialists to ensure designs are accurate, practical, and ready for execution.

Description

As a Detail Engineer, you are responsible for transforming engineering concepts into detailed technical drawings that can be used during project execution. Your accuracy directly contributes to the quality and successful delivery of high-voltage infrastructure projects.

Working closely with Project Engineers, you gather the technical information required to produce complete and reliable designs. You will work on both new designs and modifications to existing installations while ensuring that drawings meet the required technical standards.

Your activities include:

• Developing detailed engineering drawings for execution designs;
• Modifying and updating existing technical drawings where required;
• Gathering and verifying the technical information needed to produce accurate designs;
• Working closely with Project Engineers and other engineering disciplines;
• Estimating the engineering and drawing work required for projects;
• Identifying potential technical or planning bottlenecks at an early stage;
• Monitoring engineering progress to ensure agreed deadlines are achieved;
• Making effective use of engineering and design software such as AutoCAD, ELCAD, EPLAN or comparable systems.

The position requires a structured approach and strong attention to detail. You should be comfortable taking responsibility for the quality of your drawings while working collaboratively toward the overall project result.

Requirements

You are technically curious, accurate and motivated to develop your career within electrical engineering and energy infrastructure. You enjoy working as part of a project team but are also capable of independently completing your engineering responsibilities.

For this position, you bring:

• A Red Seal Electrician qualification or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or a comparable electrical engineering qualification;
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in a position such as Detail Engineer, Design Engineer, Electrical Draughtsman or a comparable engineering role;
• Strong technical understanding of electrical systems and engineering drawings;
• Experience with AutoCAD, ELCAD, EPLAN or comparable engineering/design software;
• A structured and results-oriented approach to your work;
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify inconsistencies in technical information;
• Good communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with Project Engineers and other technical specialists;
• A proactive mindset and willingness to continue developing your knowledge of high-voltage infrastructure.
• Fluency in Afrikaans and English

Previous experience with high-voltage installations or energy infrastructure is advantageous, but the client also provides opportunities to further develop your specialist knowledge in this field.

What we offer

This position comes with an extensive employment package designed to support your financial security, professional development, and work-life balance.

We offer:

• Gross monthly salary between €4,357 and €5,300, depending on your knowledge and experience;
• 8% holiday allowance on top of your salary;
• Employ IR covers work-related and relocation costs;
• 10% flexible budget, based on your gross monthly salary, which can be used flexibly, for example to purchase additional days off;
• 3.7% year-end benefit;
• 24.5 vacation days per year based on full-time employment;
• ABP pension contribution of 27%, of which the employer contributes 18.9%;
• Job-related training opportunities, negotiable with a €1,500 training budget;
• Company car (also available for private use)
• €700 gross sustainable employability budget per year, which can be used, for example, towards a sports membership.

About the client

Our client is a large Dutch multi-utility service provider active in energy, connectivity and technical infrastructure. The organisation combines extensive historical expertise with modern capabilities across multiple specialised divisions to deliver design, installation, maintenance and management services for utilities including gas, water, electricity, data and building systems. With operations across the Netherlands and international reach, the company plays a central role in supporting the energy transition and critical infrastructure projects.

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