Electrical Designer/ Engineer - Shipbuilding

Role: Electrical Designer / Engineer.

Work location: Kinderdijk, the Netherlands – hybrid.

Start: ASAP.

Duration: Six months to one year, with longer continuation possible through an employment contract.

Contract: Employment contract or freelance assignment.

Language: English.

Focus: Electrical systems, power distribution and automation for naval and marine defence assets. Due to the military nature of the project, only EU citizens will be considered. If your background is in electrical engineering, this Electrical Designer / Engineer position brings together system design, integration, and commissioning support for naval projects. You will use EPLAN and AutoCAD to develop electrical deliverables, alongside Teamcenter and SAP, within an English-speaking working environment.

Relocation support is available for candidates moving to the Netherlands, and both employment candidates and freelancers are welcome. Where You’ll Work: You will join an engineering team working on electrical and automation systems for naval vessels and marine defence assets. The scope covers power generation and distribution, propulsion control, navigation, communication, and handling equipment. Your work connects electrical design with onboard installation and commissioning, with attention to naval standards and classification requirements.

What You’ll Do: Integrate navigation, communication, propulsion control, energy management and handling equipment into the overall naval platform. Design power generation and distribution systems, including generators, main switchboards, low- and medium-voltage drives and transformers. Develop electrical designs for alarm monitoring and vessel management systems. Prepare single-line diagrams, electrical load balances and electrical schematics using EPLAN and AutoCAD.

Develop cable tray routing drawings. Prepare technical documentation for electrical systems and their integration. Prepare factory acceptance testing (FAT) documentation. Support installation and commissioning of electrical and automation systems.

Profile: What You Bring: A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related marine electrical discipline. Proficiency in EPLAN and AutoCAD. Working knowledge of Siemens Teamcenter and SAP. Experience in, or an affinity with, the maritime, offshore or defence sector. An understanding of naval standards and classification requirements for electrical systems. Good written and spoken English. EU citizenship. What’s In It For You? For employment candidates, you can expect: A salary that reflects your experience, knowledge and responsibilities.

An employment contract for six months to one year, with the possibility of continuing for longer. An attractive STIPP Plus pension scheme with a total contribution of 23.4%. You contribute 7.5%, while we cover the remaining 15.9%. 8% holiday allowance, paid annually in May. 40 vacation days per year, giving you plenty of time to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Travel allowance of €0.23 per kilometer for your commute. Moving to the Netherlands?

We'll support you throughout your relocation, including housing assistance, registration procedures and, where applicable, your 30% ruling application (tax benefit for expats). The opportunity to work on technically challenging projects where your expertise has a real impact on the final result. An international, English-speaking working environment where you'll collaborate with colleagues from diverse backgrounds.

Networking: life outside work also matters - that's why we enjoy spending time together through sports activities, team outings, our annual company party and other social events throughout the year. Freelancers are also welcome to get in touch to discuss the project scope, availability, rate, and contract conditions. Interested? Would you like to work on naval electrical systems? Send me your CV or contact me directly. I can tell you more about the technical scope, working arrangement, and contract options. [e-mailadres] [telefoonnummer].

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