Lead Electrical Engineer - Solar
Experience description
- 7+ years in electrical design engineering, with strong experience in low-voltage power systems for renewable or building-related energy installations.
- At least 2–4 years of hands-on experience in battery energy storage systems (BESS), electrical distribution systems, cable engineering, and energy management integration.
- Experience in solar PV is important, but the role primarily focuses on complete electrical system integration for Dutch renewable installation projects.
- Strong knowledge of the IEC 60364 series and low-voltage electrical design principles.
- Familiarity with Dutch standards such as NEN1010, NEN3140, NEN-EN 50110-1 and
- SCIOS Scope 8/10/12 is an advantage and can be learned on the job
- Able to switch quickly between tasks while maintaining high quality standards
- Preferred: experience in ground-mounted solar park projects and electrical design work in
- AutoCAD or BricsCAD. Experience with VirtoSolar is a plus
- Proficient in Excel and AutoCAD (2D/3D)
Education: Bachelor/Master Electrical Engineering
Skills:
- Single Line Diagrams, Cable sizing and voltage drop calculations, Earthing and grounding design
- IEC 60364 (Able to learn NEN1010/NEN3140/SCIOS Scope)
- Protection device selection/coordination
- AC/DC distribution design
- BESS integration with inverters, meters and EMS
- AutoCAD 2D/3D Possibly BricsCAD
- PV*SOL premium and/or PVsyst
Responsibilities:
- Design and develop complete electrical systems for Dutch renewable energy projects, with a focus on solar PV, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and related low-voltage infrastructure
- Prepare electrical designs, calculations and technical documentation, including single line diagrams, cable sizing, voltage drop calculations, earthing concepts and AC/DC distribution layouts
- Define technical specifications and support the selection of key components such as inverters, batteries, meters, protection devices, cables and distribution panels
- Contribute to the integration of BESS, inverters, metering and energy management systems (EMS) within complete project designs
- Prepare and review layout drawings and installation-related design documentation in AutoCAD or BricsCAD, including routing and placement plans where required
- Perform engineering checks to ensure compliance with applicable standards, safety requirements and internal quality expectations
- Support technical problem-solving for complex electrical design issues and provide technical clarification to colleagues, suppliers and project stakeholders
- Coordinate with internal project teams, suppliers and subcontractors to ensure technically correct and timely project execution
- Support project estimation, technical proposals and design reviews during the preparation and execution phases
- Take ownership of the assigned engineering scope and ensure that deliverables are completed accurately, on time and to the required quality level
- Act as a technical reference point for electrical engineering topics within the project team
- Work according to international electrical standards, with Dutch project-specific standards and practices to be learned on the job
