Secondary Electrical Engineer - Substation Protection & Automation

Introduction Advance your career in Europe’s energy transition | Relocate to the Netherlands We're partnering with a leading engineering consultancy to find experienced Electrical Engineers with a background in secondary systems for high-voltage substations. If you have strong expertise in protection, control, and automation systems, this is your opportunity to join a future-facing energy environment in the Netherlands.  About the RoleAs a Secondary Systems Engineer, you’ll design, develop, and optimise control and protection systems that ensure the safe and reliable operation of high-voltage infrastructure. You’ll work alongside multidisciplinary engineering teams on large-scale projects that power the future of European energy. Your Key Responsibilities

• Design secondary systems for HV substations, including protection, control, and automation
• Develop and review technical documentation: single-line diagrams, schematics, wiring layouts
• Define system specifications and ensure compliance with relevant European standards
• Select and configure protection relays, SCADA systems, and automation solutions
• Perform studies on protection settings and coordination
• Support testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting activities
• Collaborate with primary system engineers, clients, and project managers

What You Bring

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Several years of experience in high-voltage substation secondary design
• Proficiency in protection relays, SCADA, and automation systems
• Skilled in CAD tools and substation design software
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams
• Fluent in English, comfortable with Afrikaans, and willing to learn a bit of Dutch (or at least how to pronounce “stroopwafel” properly)

Why Join Us?

• Long-term career opportunities with a respected European consultancy
• Work on innovative energy infrastructure projects driving sustainability
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Full relocation support for you (and your family), including:
  • Visa sponsorship
  • Housing assistance
  • Local integration support

  ✈️ Ready to Engineer Abroad?Whether you’re set on relocating or just exploring, Engineerest is here to support you — from first contact to your first day in the Netherlands.  ⚠️ Visa EligibilityDue to Dutch visa and salary threshold regulations, candidates aged 30 and above may be better suited for sponsorship under the Highly Skilled Migrant program. If you’re under 30 and believe you meet the experience and salary requirements, we still encourage you to apply. Note: If we haven’t reached out within 14 working days, this role may not be the match — but hey, the right circuit will spark eventually!