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
  • +9
• 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 salary32 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