Secondary High Voltage Engineer

Are you a decisive, customer-oriented, and knowledgeable professional with a passion for technology and innovation?
At Vicoma, we are always open to new talent eager to contribute to a future-proof industry.

What to expect

At Vicoma, you will work on impactful projects across various industrial sectors. You will have the opportunity to share your ideas, develop yourself, and collaborate within close-knit, multidisciplinary teams. With locations throughout the Netherlands, we encourage hybrid working and a healthy work-life balance.

At Vicoma, you are the specialist who makes high-voltage substations smarter and safer. As a Secondary High Voltage Engineer, you design the control and protection systems that are crucial for a reliable electricity grid. Together, we ensure that the Netherlands is ready for the future of energy.

What will you (among other things) be doing?

• Designing and detailing secondary installations (control, protection, and automation);

• Preparing schematics, cable calculations, and work packages;

• Collaborating with colleagues from primary engineering and project management;

• Supervising execution and commissioning on site;

• Reviewing and validating designs against client specifications, standards, and safety requirements.

Candidate profile

We are interested in professionals who identify with our core values:

• A completed HBO or WO degree (e.g. Electrical Engineering, Energy Technology, or similar);

• Relevant work experience with secondary systems in high-voltage substations;

• Knowledge of AutoCAD, ELCAD/EPLAN is a plus;

• An affinity with sustainability and innovation within the industry;

• Willingness to occasionally work on client locations;

• And analytical, accurate, and strong communication skills.

Our experts work every day on designing and detailing secondary installations. In doing so, knowledge of locations and grid operators is essential. We are continuously looking for smart solutions in control, protection, and automation challenges, bridging the gap between existing (brownfield) and new (greenfield) installations.

This is not standard work. You do this because you genuinely enjoy it, because it sparks your curiosity. And believe us: with an E&I background, this is absolutely something you can learn. Intrinsic motivation and the drive to be part of a team of specialists make all the difference. You have to want it, you have to feel it, that’s who you are.

What we offer

Are you ready to help shape the industry of tomorrow with us? Send us your open application via the button below and tell us why you are the right fit for Vicoma!

Do you have any questions about the role? You can reach us at recruitment@vicoma.com.