Electrical Design Engineer (Solar+ BESS)

Role & 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, 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

Preferred candidate profile

• 5+ years in electrical design engineering, with strong experience in low-voltage power
• systems for renewable or building-related energy installations.
• At least 24 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. Experience with VirtoSolar is a plus
• Proficient in Excel and AutoCAD (2D/3D)