Technical Specialist E (Specialist Electrical Engineer)

What will you do?

As a Technical Specialist E (Specialist Electrical Engineer), you design, analyze, and optimize electrical energy systems that are essential for a reliable and sustainable grid. You will work on our advanced energy storage systems (TheBattery), using tools such as ETAP to provide safe, efficient, and reliable technical solutions.

Your responsibilities include:

• Performing load flow and short-circuit analyses to optimize performance and voltage stability.

• Developing and refining protection coordination using ETAP.

• Designing safe and future-proof energy systems according to the latest grid standards.

• Advising on technical issues within multidisciplinary teams.

What do we expect from you?

You are a structured, results-oriented engineer with a keen eye for detail and a passion for the energy transition.

You have:

• A completed Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, preferably with a focus on Power Engineering.

• At least 3 years of relevant work experience, ideally in a project-driven environment.

• Experience with ETAP or similar software for grid simulations and modeling.

• Availability of at least 32 hours per week.

• Proficiency in both Dutch and English, spoken and written.

What do we offer you?

At Alfen, you contribute to the future of energy — and to your own future.

We offer:

• Salary: Competitive, based on the Metalektro Collective Labour Agreement (Scale K).

• Time off: 27 vacation days + 13 ADV days annually (with the option to sell 10 days).

• Hybrid working: Up to 2 days per week from home (based on a 40-hour work week).

• Extras: Company laptop, access to a comprehensive online learning platform.

• Pension: PME pension scheme, with Alfen covering more than half the premium.

• Travel allowance: €0.23 per km (up to 50 km one-way).

• Vitality & fun: Free sports activities and social events via AlFun & Young Alfen.

Where will you work?

At Alfen, you’re at the heart of the energy transition. With our in-house developed products and our role as a system integrator, we are building the energy grid of the future: reliable, sustainable, and innovative. Our Projects department delivers technically complex solutions and ensures strong, lasting client relationships.

Interested?

Does this role sound like the right fit for you? Click “Apply now” and become part of Alfen!

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Please note: reference checks, screening, and a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) may be part of the selection process. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis — this vacancy may close early if the right candidate is found. Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.