Senior Electrical & Instrumentation; E&I Engineer

Senior Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Engineer
Rotterdam, Netherlands | Posted on 06/19/2026

Date Opened 06/19/2026

Job Type Full time

Work Experience 5+ years

Required Skills:

communication skills

Electrical & Instrumentation

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State/Province Zuid-Holland

Country Netherlands

Job Description
Senior Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer (Industry - Relocation Required) Netherlands

Overview
A leading European engineering consultancy is seeking a  Senior Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Engineer  to join its industrial industry team. This role is focused on delivering innovative, sustainable engineering solutions across the  energy, chemical, and food sectors , with a strong emphasis on electrification, energy efficiency, and modernisation of industrial plants.

You will be part of multidisciplinary project teams consisting of engineers across all levels, working collaboratively on complex, high-impact industrial projects.

This position is with our client, a leading European engineering and architecture consultancy driving sustainable development and digital transformation across industry.

Location

Full relocation to the Netherlands is mandatory for this role

Industry Sector

Electrical Engineering & Instrumentation (E&I)

Key Responsibilities

Lead electrical and instrumentation design activities from concept through execution

Translate customer and process requirements into robust, feasible engineering solutions

Develop complete technical designs based on specifications, sketches, and functional requirements

Act as a key technical sparring partner to lead engineers and project managers

Coordinate closely with multidisciplinary teams (mechanical, process, civil, etc.)

Ensure compliance with safety, reliability, and industry standards in all designs

Mentor and guide junior and medior engineers within the team

Advise clients on electrification, energy optimisation, and plant modernisation strategies

Evaluate engineering decisions in live production environments with a strong safety focus

Contribute to the adoption of digital tools, automation, and AI-driven engineering processes

Project Exposure

Electrification of industrial installations

Electric steam boiler systems

Expansion and upgrading of electrical infrastructure in existing plants

Energy efficiency and decarbonisation initiatives

Brownfield and greenfield industrial developments

Requirements
Education & Experience

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or similar field

Approximately 10 years of relevant experience in industrial engineering or consultancy environments

Technical Expertise

Strong background in electrical and instrumentation engineering in industrial settings

Experience working in multidisciplinary engineering project teams

Key Attributes

Strong collaboration and communication skills

Proactive, solution-oriented mindset

Ability to translate complex technical challenges into practical engineering solutions

Experience mentoring or guiding junior engineers

Mandatory Requirement

Willingness and ability to permanently relocate to the Netherlands is essential

This role does not support remote or offshore-based working arrangements

Candidates must be open to full relocation and integration into the Dutch working environment

What You Can Expect

Challenging, high-impact engineering projects that contribute to sustainability

Hybrid working model (once fully relocated)

Strong focus on professional growth and career development

Collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment

Exposure to international projects within the broader group

Supportive leadership with autonomy and responsibility

Competitive monthly salary
32 days annual leave

Home working allowance and hybrid flexibility

Flexible working arrangements

Access to internal AI engineering tools (inhouse GPT) and digital platforms

Their Academy for continuous learning and development

Sustainability, wellness, and social engagement programmes

Regular team events, knowledge-sharing sessions, and company activities

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