Senior Electrical Engineer

We’re a Dutch engineering and recruitment company active in energy and grid-related projects in the Netherlands. As part of our growth strategy, we’re setting up a dedicated electrical engineering team in Portugal to support complex energy projects for the Dutch market. To lead this initiative, we’re looking for an experienced Electrical Engineer with strong technical foundations and leadership ambitions . You’ll start by working closely with our team in the Netherlands, where you will gain in-depth exposure to: Dutch electrical standards and regulations Grid-related engineering practices Project workflows and quality expectations Working culture and stakeholder communication After this onboarding period, you’ll build and coordinate a local engineering team , acting as the technical bridge between the Dutch market and the Portuguese design team. This role is ideal for a technically strong engineer who wants to grow into a people- and delivery-oriented leadership position . Your Responsibilities Coordinate and technically guide a team of junior electrical engineers Translate Dutch project requirements into clear engineering tasks and deliverables Review and validate technical deliverables (drawings, calculations) ensuring high quality output with time Act as the main technical interface between Portugal and the Netherlands Support continuous improvement of engineering processes and standards Gradually take on a team-lead / coordination role, including HR related activities (e.g. training and development, team building activities) While this role will become increasingly coordinating in nature, strong technical understanding remains essential to ensure quality, compliance, and trust. Your Technical Profile We’re looking for someone who is hands-on technically , even if they will not be producing drawings daily in the long term. You bring experience with: AC electrical systems Single Line Diagrams (SLDs) Block and functional diagrams Electrical schematics Load calculations, voltage drop, short-circuit calculations LV / MV electrical distribution (industrial, energy, or infrastructure projects) Experience with energy or grid-connected projects, EV charging infrastructure, or industrial or utility-related electrical systems is a strong advantage. Software:DDS-CAD and EPLAN (or willing to learn/deepen expertise) Electrical calculation tools or structured Excel templates Who You Are You have leadership ambition and enjoy guiding others You can explain technical topics clearly to junior engineers You're structured, quality-focused, and comfortable with responsibility You are confident communicating in English (Dutch is not required) You enjoy working in an international, cross-cultural environment What We Offer A unique opportunity to help build and shape a new engineering team International exposure to the Dutch energy market A clear growth path towards Technical Lead / Team Leader Competitive salary aligned with experience Relocation support for the onboarding period in the Netherlands Long-term, stable role with increasing responsibility A professional environment where quality and engineering excellence matter This is not a pure design role. This is not a pure management role either. We offer a hybrid technical-lead position , ideal for an engineer who wants to stay technically relevant, but also wants to grow into leadership and play a key role in an international engineering setup. If you are an experienced Electrical Engineer with a passion for energy systems and a desire to grow into a leadership role, we would love to hear from you.