Engineer Electrical & Instrumentation (junior)
Introduction
At Royal IHC, we design and deliver innovative equipment and integrated systems for the maritime industry. Within our organisation, IHC Smit is a key player focused on delivering high-tech solutions for dredging, offshore and mining applications. Engineering is the heart of what we do – and we’re growing.
To strengthen our team, we’re looking for a Lead Engineer Electrical & Instrumentation (junior). In this role, you’ll contribute both technically and organisationally to multidisciplinary projects, taking ownership of the electrical discipline. You’ll be part of a dynamic company that offers real growth opportunities – both in expertise and leadership.
The Role
As Engineer E&I (junior), you will support the senior and lead engineers Electrical. The Junior Electrical Engineer supports the design, development, and implementation of electrical systems and components within multidisciplinary engineering projects.
This is a great opportunity if you're looking for a role that balances technical depth with personal development. If you have the ambition to grow into a management position in the future, this role offers a clear development path.
Your Responsibilities
Your responsibilities will include:
- Assist in the development of basic and detailed electrical designs
- Translate specifications and requirements into engineering deliverables
- Support preparation of engineering packages and documentation
- Create and update:
- Electrical schematics (e.g. EPLAN)
- As-built drawings
- Technical documentation and reports
- Maintain engineering part data in systems (e.g. Eplan + Teamcenter)
- Analyse (part of) technical requirements and specifications
- Support troubleshooting and resolving design or integration issues
- Contribute to risk and feasibility assessments
- Identify improvement opportunities in:
- Designs
- Engineering processes
- Data quality
- Contribute to standardisation and reuse of solutions
Your Profile
You are full of ambition to become a technically skilled engineer with a strong sense of ownership. You’re eager to keep growing – technically and professionally.
We’re looking for someone who brings:
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or similar)
- Related work experience in maritime industry
- Design Tools Experience with EPLAN (electrical design), AutoCAD (2D/3D drafting), and any mechanical application (SolidWorks/Solid Edge) is a an advantage
- Corporate Platforms: Experience with PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) systems (Siemens TeamCenter) or similar – as SAP ERP tools.
- Fluency in English; knowledge of Dutch is a plus
Royal IHC offers you:
- A gross monthly salary between € 4000 and € 5000 +8% holiday allowance (based on 40 hours a week)
- € 0,21 per kilometer commuting allowance.
- A profit-sharing scheme.
- Good work/life balance with 40 vacation days for full-time employment with the option to buy or sell (additional) leave.
- Possibilities to work from home with associated expense allowance and to perform the work on the basis of flexible working hours (depending on the position).
- An average salary pension scheme in which matters are properly arranged in the event of accidental death, incapacity for work or unemployment.
- Good disability insurance.
- Participation (on a voluntary basis) in the Social Fund, on the basis of which care and related costs are reimbursed that are not covered by your health insurance.
- Discount on VGZ's additional healthcare insurance.
- A training budget of €1,500 every three years.
- Unlimited sporting in our own fitness room.
