Secondary Engineer – Protection and Control Systems
As a Secondary Engineer, you’ll play a crucial role in designing and optimising the systems that protect and control medium- and high-voltage installations. From smart substations to complex upgrades, your work directly impacts the safety, stability, and intelligence of the Dutch power grid.
You’ll work in multidisciplinary teams from study through to delivery, translating client needs into reliable, future-ready technical designs. Whether you’re designing protection schemes, automation, or measurement systems, your work keeps the lights on — and the energy flowing.
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
- Translating client and utility requirements into smart, technical system designs
- Designing and optimising control, protection, and monitoring systems
- Drafting specifications and reviewing supplier quotations
- Advising clients and colleagues throughout the engineering process
- Contributing to innovation, digitalisation and automation in infrastructure design
- Collaborating closely with other disciplines including civil, mechanical, and high-voltage engineers
Who You Are
You are passionate about technology and thrive on delivering designs that meet the highest standards of safety, reliability, and innovation. You’re structured, proactive, and committed to learning new systems and working in a team-oriented environment.
You bring:
- A completed Red Seal qualification, National Diploma, or BTech in Electrical Engineering (NQF Level 6 or higher)
- 3+ years of relevant experience in power systems or industrial automation
- Familiarity with secondary systems such as protection relays and SCADA (advantageous)
- Knowledge of or willingness to work in ATEX or high-voltage environments
- Valid driver’s license (Code B)
- Certification in Occupational Health & Safety (e.g., SACPCMP/CHS) or readiness to obtain it
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?
Send your application to: vacancies@employir.com
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