Senior Electrical Project Engineer

Job Title Senior Electrical Project Engineer

Job Description

Are you passionate about electrical design and eager to work on advanced material handling systems for international projects? Vanderlande is looking for an Electrical Project Engineer to join our Project Engineering Department in Veghel.

As an Electrical Project Engineer, you play a key role in the complete electrical design process, from power distribution to detailed control systems. You will design, specify, and document all required electrical components, ensuring that every system is built to the highest technical and safety standards. A major part of your role involves producing control diagrams and system schematics using advanced industrial network technologies such as Industrial Ethernet, PROFINET, PROFIBUS, and AS-i bus.

You will prepare full design and drawing packages for the manufacturing of electrical enclosures, including cabling specifications, installation drawings, and assembly instructions. Your clear and detailed designs ensure smooth communication with installers and flawless system commissioning: from first connections to testing of the last I/O. To achieve this, you will work with powerful CAD tools such as EPLAN and AutoCAD, using all available functionalities to ensure accuracy and efficiency. You’ll also contribute to the development of engineering tools and methods to optimize design workflows.

Your responsibilities

Design and document complete electrical systems, from power distribution to control diagrams.

Prepare bills of materials and detailed documentation for manufacturing and installation.

Create and maintain control and network layouts using Industrial Ethernet, PROFINET, PROFIBUS, and AS-i bus.

Collaborate with mechanical and controls engineers within a multidisciplinary project team.

Support commissioning teams with testing and validation of the electrical installation.

Contribute to the continuous improvement of CAD tools and engineering processes.

Your profile

Vocational (MBO-4) or Bachelor’s (HBO) degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.

5+ years of experience in electrical system design and knowledge of industrial networks (PROFIBUS, PROFINET, AS-i bus, Industrial Ethernet).

Solid understanding of power distribution systems.

Proficiency in CAD tools such as EPLAN and AutoCAD.

Good command of the English language.

Structured, accurate, and proactive approach with strong communication skills.

For senior candidates, we additionally look for:

Strong domain knowledge within Airport projects

Experience with VI WoW (electrical engineering process)

High attention to detail and a proactive “doer” mentality (BLUE profile)

A methodical and structured approach to tasks

Strong communication skills and team-oriented mindset

Motivation for long-term commitment in the role

What do we offer?

This position offers a competitive salary range of €5.600,00 to €6.900,00 per month (excluding 8% holiday allowance). On top of your fixed salary you’ll receive the following secondary benefits:

40 vacation days (20 statutory days and a flexible budget worth 20 days).

Flexible working hours.

A hybrid workplace (40% working from home and 60% in the office).

A Health & Wellbeing budget worth €300,- per calendar year.

Commuting allowance, including full reimbursement of travel by public transport.

Working from home allowance.

Collective pension scheme and discount on additional health insurance.

On-site company health centres with a gym, physiotherapists and occupational therapists.

Vanderlande Academy and training facilities to boost your skills.

A variety in Vanderlande Network communities and initiatives.

And a great company restaurant and coffee bar with barista.

Contact

If this opportunity aligns with your expertise and ambitions, we invite you to apply by submitting your CV and cover letter. For further information, please contact Fleur van den Brule, fleur.van.den.brule@vanderlande.com.

PS: Due to process compliance, we cannot process email applications. Kindly use the correct vacancy link to apply for this vacancy.

Diversity & Inclusion

Vanderlande embraces diversity in all its forms. We welcome qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability status.