Lead Electrical Engineer

Vacature Lead Electrical Engineer | Fairplay Professionals

Are you an experienced Lead Electrical Engineer who thrives in complex industrial brownfield environments? Our client is looking for a hands-on technical leader who can combine engineering expertise, project ownership, and team leadership to successfully deliver electrical modification and replacement projects within operational facilities.

Our client is an innovative, flexible and independent Consultancy & Engineering firm for the industry for over 60 years. They work for many different clients within various markets on both single and multidisciplinary projects. They like to be challenged to come up with the best solutions. They always do this in cooperation and consultation with the client. They primarily focus on the following markets: Energy, Heavy Industry, Tank Terminals, Food & Pharma, Chemicals, Buildings and Refineries.

As a Lead Electrical Engineer, you will be responsible for leading and coordinating multiple brownfield projects within industrial environments. A significant part of your role will focus on the replacement, modification, and upgrade of Low Voltage (LV) switchgear, power distribution systems, and associated electrical infrastructure.

You will act as both a technical authority and a hands-on engineering lead, supporting projects throughout the entire lifecycle from concept development and detailed engineering through construction, commissioning, and handover. Working closely with project managers, operations teams, contractors, and vendors, you will ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality project execution within live production environments.

In addition to project responsibilities, you will lead and mentor a team of Electrical Engineers and work closely with the Lead Instrumentation Engineer to manage the E&I department. Together, you will oversee Electrical, Instrumentation, E&I Engineering, and Design activities while ensuring alignment with project objectives, technical standards, and client requirements.

Key responsibilities include developing and reviewing engineering deliverables, performing technical assessments of existing installations, coordinating multidisciplinary interfaces, supporting procurement activities, conducting design reviews, and providing technical guidance during commissioning and start-up phases. You will play a crucial role in ensuring electrical systems are designed, implemented, and maintained according to industry standards and best practices.

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.

Extensive experience as a Lead Electrical Engineer within industrial environments.

Proven experience delivering brownfield projects in operational facilities.

Strong knowledge of Low Voltage (LV) switchgear, power distribution, and electrical infrastructure.

Experience leading and mentoring engineering teams.

Familiarity with electrical design documentation, including Single Line Diagrams, load calculations, and cable schedules.

Experience with multidisciplinary project execution and stakeholder management.

Knowledge of applicable IEC standards and electrical safety regulations.

Strong communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.

Fluent in English; Dutch is considered an advantage.

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