Electrical Engineer

As an Electrical Engineer, you will help keep the regional energy grid in the east of the Netherlands safe, reliable and ready for the future. Based in Almelo, you will work on the technical backbone of medium and high voltage substations, making sure that every drawing, diagram and change to the network is accurate and up to date. With the energy transition putting more pressure on the grid every year, your work has a direct impact on thousands of homes and businesses in the region. This is a role for an engineer who enjoys precision and wants to grow within the Dutch energy sector. You will work closely with maintenance and project teams, translating changes in the field into clear and correct technical documentation, while building your knowledge of European standards and grid operator requirements.

Description

You will be part of the engineering team responsible for the technical documentation of the client’s substations and distribution network. When a station is modified, extended or upgraded, you make sure the documentation reflects the situation in the field. In practice, this means maintaining and updating single line diagrams, wiring diagrams and layout drawings, and revising and standardising drawings in ELCAD, EPLAN and AutoCAD.

You will work side by side with maintenance crews and project teams to process system changes, and you will be the person they can rely on for correct and complete drawings. Alongside this, you will:

• Check designs and documentation against technical standards and grid operator requirements
• Support quality processes and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards
• Contribute to engineering projects for new and upgraded substations and cable connections
• Help improve and standardise documentation processes within the team

Requirements

You are precise, structured and curious about how energy networks work. You communicate easily with both engineers and technicians in the field, and you take ownership of your work. You enjoy working in a team, but you are also comfortable managing your own tasks and priorities.

You bring:

• A completed Bachelor’s degree (BEng or BTech) in Electrical Engineering, preferably with a specialisation in power or energy systems
• At least 1 year of experience in electrical engineering, design or documentation, ideally within a utility, grid operator or consulting engineering environment
• Knowledge of medium and/or high voltage substations and power distribution
• Hands-on experience with ELCAD, EPLAN and/or AutoCAD
• Familiarity with calculations such as cable sizing and voltage drop is an advantage
• Fluency in English and Afrikaans, and a willingness to learn Dutch
• Valid driver’s license (Code B)
• CHS certification or SACPCMP registration (or willingness to obtain a Dutch safety certificate)

What we offer

At Employ IR, we believe in giving you the freedom and support to build a meaningful career abroad. We create an environment where you can use your skills to the fullest while growing personally and professionally. We offer:

• Base salary between €4.357 and €5.500 gross per month (based on experience)
• 8% holiday allowance on top of your annual salary
• Work-related expenses fully covered, including relocation to the Netherlands
• Company vehicle (also available for private use)
• 25 vacation days per year (full-time basis)
• Solid pension contribution
• A safe, stable and supportive working environment

About the client

Our client is a regional network operator responsible for the safe and reliable transport and maintenance of electricity and gas infrastructure across a portion of the Twente region and the municipality of Hardenberg. As part of a larger group, the company serves over 140,000 homes and businesses, and plays a pivotal role in the energy transition by managing, operating and investing in network infrastructure that supports increasing volumes of decarbonized energy flows, smart metering and grid capacity expansions.

More information

About Employ IR:

Employ IR is a Dutch recruitment agency dedicated to connecting skilled South African professionals with leading technical employers in the Netherlands. Our focus is on long-term career growth, professional fulfilment, and personal well-being. We support our candidates through every step of relocation and integration, ensuring a successful transition into Dutch working life.

Interested?

If you are excited about contributing your technical and maintenance skills to high-impact projects in the Netherlands, we’d love to hear from you. Simply apply now to express your interest. Know someone else who might be a good fit? Feel free to share this vacancy.