Senior Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Engineer

Job Title  Senior Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer (Industry - Relocation Required)
Location & Relocation  Groningen, Zwolle, Leeuwarden (Netherlands). Full relocation to the Netherlands is mandatory for this role.
Salary  €5,500 – €7,000 per month (depending on experience)
Role Level  Senior Engineer
Industry Sector  Electrical Engineering & Instrumentation (E&I)
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.

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
Mechanical Vapour Recompression (MVR) 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
Active involvement in digitalisation, automation, and AI in engineering workflows
Supportive leadership with autonomy and responsibility
Benefits   Competitive monthly salary
32 days annual leave
Home working allowance and hybrid flexibility
Strong pension scheme
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
Career Growth   Lead Engineer
Senior Specialist Engineer
Project Manager

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