Project Engineer High Voltage Secondary

Exciting opportunity for a Secondary Project Engineer to join a leading energy infrastructure company in Rotterdam and surrounding areas. Work on challenging high-voltage substation projects, including expansions, renovations, and new builds, while contributing to the energy transition. This role offers international experience, professional growth, and the chance to relocate from South Africa to the Netherlands.

Key Responsibilities of the position:

• Design secondary systems for high-voltage substations, ensuring compliance with technical standards and regulations.
• Translate functional designs into executable project plans.
• Monitor project progress and ensure timelines are met.
• Perform quality control and resolve technical issues.
• Maintain technical documentation and project records.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams from design to implementation.
• Ensure solutions are practical, safe, and technically sound.
• Support project planning and scheduling activities.
• Report findings and project updates to stakeholders.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and systems engineering processes.

Key requirements for the position:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Technology, or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of experience designing high‑and‑medium‑voltage systems.
• Strong knowledge of electrical networks and energy systems.
• Experience with projects requiring high availability, reliability, and safety standards.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and fluent in Afrikaans.
• Accurate and detail‑oriented work approach.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Team‑oriented mindset with collaboration skills.
• Willingness to relocate to Rotterdam or nearby areas.
• Adaptable to diverse project environments and changing technical requirements.

Interested? Apply today!

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