
Senior Project Engineer BESS
Become a Senior Project Engineer BESS at Alfen! Help build the smart technology behind Europe’s energy supply. Translate customer needs into advanced electrical designs and contribute to innovative and sustainable solutions in our battery energy storage projects.
What will you do?
As a Senior Project Engineer BESS at Alfen, you take full technical ownership of modular energy storage projects—from sales proposal to installed and tested systems ready for operation. You work closely with project leaders, installation managers, designers, assembly teams, and customers to deliver safe, functional, and compliant solutions.
Your key responsibilities:
- Translate customer-specific requirements into creative and functional electrical solutions.
- Design, review, and adapt electrical diagrams, engineering drawings, and parts lists.
- Perform electrical calculations and ensure compliance with national and international standards.
- Coordinate with internal and external technical teams for alignment and consistency.
- Support product and control solution testing in the field.
- Provide technical input during pre-sales and after-sales activities.
- Actively contribute to product and quality improvements.
What do we ask of you?
You are a technically skilled engineer who enjoys translating complex customer challenges into practical electrical designs. You are analytical, precise, and thrive in a project-driven environment. You bring:
- A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Energy Technology, or similar.
- Strong understanding of power systems and ability to analyze and improve electrical drawings.
- Experience with MS Office, PDM, and ERP systems.
- Ability to organize work systematically and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
- Proactive mindset with a drive for innovation and problem-solving.
- Good command of English (Dutch is a plus; lessons available at Alfen).
- VCA VOL safety diploma (or willingness to obtain one).
What do we offer you?
At Alfen, you will work on technology that truly matters. You will join an innovative, international organization where you are encouraged to take initiative and develop your skills. You can expect:
- A competitive salary based on CAO Metalektro.
- 27 vacation days + 13 ADV days per year.
- Flexible working hours and hybrid work options.
- Travel allowance (€0.23 per km, up to 50 km one way).
- Pension plan via PME with a substantial contribution from Alfen.
- Access to our learning and development platform.
- A close-knit team and an innovative working environment.
Where will you work?
Your workplace is at Alfen’s headquarters in Almere, where engineering, production, and project management work closely together under one roof. From here, you will contribute to projects that directly support the energy transition in the Netherlands and across Europe.
Interested?
Do you want to make an impact with smart electrical engineering solutions in the energy sector? Then apply directly via the “apply now” button.
Curious about our application process? Click here.
Please note: A reference check, screening, and Certificate of Conduct (VOG) may be part of the procedure. Applications are reviewed continuously, so don’t wait too long to respond. Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.

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