pThis is an opportunity to take full technical ownership of the secondary engineering scope on complex HV substation projects, working from concept design through to execution. You will play a key role in delivering reliable protection, control, communication, and auxiliary systems that support critical energy infrastructure across the Netherlands. /ppbr / /ppstrongThe Role /strong /ppAs Senior Secondary Design Engineer, you will lead the detailed secondary engineering on HV substation projects up to 500kV. Your work covers the full scope of secondary systems including protection philosophies, control narratives, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, auxiliary power systems, and substation communication networks. You will be involved from early concept design through to detailed execution and your technical ownership of deliverables is expected throughout. /ppbr / /ppstrongYour Responsibilities /strong /pulliLeading detailed secondary engineering for HV substations up to 400kV. /liliDeveloping protection philosophies, functional specifications, and control narratives. /liliDesigning protection and control schemes, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts. /liliPerforming AC and DC calculations, CT and VT sizing, cable sizing, and relay selection. /liliEngineering auxiliary power systems and substation communication networks. /liliCollaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver complete, high-quality engineering packages. /li /ulpbr / /ppstrongWhat We’re Looking for /strong /pulli10 or more years of experience in secondary engineering for HV substations. /liliStrong experience in protection and control design with proven expertise in panel design, wiring, and schematic drawings.



/liliSolid knowledge of protection relays, telecom systems, and LAN networks. /liliExperience with detailed engineering of transmission infrastructure. /liliFluent in English, both written and spoken. /liliIEC 61850 experience. /liliBattery sizing knowledge. /liliMedium-voltage project experience. /liliELCAD-AUCOPLAN experience. /li /ulpbr / /ppIf you do not meet every requirement but have a strong electrical engineering background with relevant industrial experience, we still encourage you to apply. The right combination of technical experience, motivation, and willingness to grow can make you a strong candidate. /ppbr / /ppstrongRelocation /strong /ppThis position is based in the Netherlands and will require relocation. We understand that making an international move is a significant decision and we are here to make that process as straightforward as possible. /ppAs part of your contract, FairPlay Engineering provides a Premium Relocation Package. This includes visa sponsorship, guidance before your move, and dedicated support from a relocation consultant throughout the process. You can find more information on the Relocating with us page on our website. /ppbr / /ppstrongApply /strong /ppWe appreciate every application we receive. Because this is a specialised role, we will contact candidates whose experience closely matches the requirements. /ppIf you have not heard from us within two weeks, your application has unfortunately not been selected for the next step. /ppbr / /ppFairPlay Engineering specialises in recruiting engineers for roles in the Netherlands. If this vacancy is not the right match for you, keep an eye on our vacancies page for future opportunities. /p

📌 Lead Electrical Engineer (Roma)
🏢 FairPlay Engineering
📍 Roma