Primary Engineer – High Voltage Projects
As a Primary Engineer, you’ll design and develop critical components of the Dutch high-voltage infrastructure. Your responsibilities include planning and engineering new installations between 50 kV and 150 kV — ensuring they’re technically sound, cost-effective, and future-ready.
You’ll be a key figure in both renovation and greenfield projects. From concept to execution, your work supports safe and stable energy distribution — and accelerates the energy transition.
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 €4.200 – €6.300 gross per month (based on experience)
- 8,33% 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 and 23 additional leave (ATV) days per year (full-time basis)
- Solid pension contribution
- A safe, stable and supportive working environment
- A high degree of freedom and flexibility, including the possibility to work from home
Your Activities Include
- Designing primary components for high-voltage substations and switching stations
- Creating engineering documentation and overseeing material specifications
- Coordinating tenders, reviewing contractor bids, and supervising outsourced work
- Leading technical coordination across project disciplines
- Ensuring design packages are complete, safe, and regulation-compliant
Who You Are
You bring senior-level technical know-how, project insight, and a solutions-first mentality. You understand the complexity of high-voltage installations and are confident leading technical decisions. You value collaboration, quality, and long-term impact.
You bring:
- A completed National Diploma, BTech or BEng in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (NQF Level 6-8)
- At least 5 years of experience in power transmission or utility projects
- Strong technical knowledge of primary installations and safety codes
- Experience working in multidisciplinary project teams
- Valid driver’s license (Code B)
- CHS certificate or SACPCMP registration (or willingness to obtain)
About the Client
Insterested?
Are you ready to design the energy infrastructure of the future — and build a new chapter of your career in the Netherlands?
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