Senior Electrical Engineer

Almelo
5 days ago
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Senior Electrical Engineer

Help us to make a world of difference

Urenco is a global leader in the production of low carbon energy. We work at the cutting edge of the transition to a sustainable, net zero world.

We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our team at the Almelo, Netherlands site. In this role, you will oversee training and education programmes, while also defining succession planning strategies. As the lead engineer for electrical expertise, you will play a key role in delivering conceptual and basic designs for new builds or modifications of production facilities. Additionally, you will provide guidance and oversight on design development to third-party engineering service providers, ensuring high standards and alignment with project goals.

At Urenco we’re committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. If you feel you meet some, but not all of what we're looking for, please still apply. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training and development experiences. Along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry. 

What you’ll do:

Promote Safety Culture

Actively foster a pro-active safety culture within the organisation.
Conduct thorough analysis to drive a "learning from experience" behaviour across teams.
Integrate Safety into Advanced Plant Designs

Ensure that advanced plant designs incorporate safety features in line with industry best practices and lessons learned from the nuclear business.
Electrical Design Engineering

Oversee electrical design engineering aspects, providing options and evaluations for feasibility, optioneering, and best available technology studies.
Deliver conceptual designs and design specifications with a focus on electrical engineering expertise.
Core Plant Technology (CPT) Design

Produce basic design packages concerning Core Plant Technology (CPT) related to electrical systems and equipment.
Define and maintain CPT design standards, following Urenco’s safety best practices and state-of-the-art technology within the Design Technology Excellence Centre.
Support for Detailed Design and Manufacturing Quality

Provide direction and oversight regarding detailed designs and supplier manufacturing quality processes, upon request from site or group project managers.
Group Reference Design and Safety Standards

Establish, control, and maintain Group Reference Design and safety case standards, including core enrichment systems, electrical support systems, and de-conversion process requirements.
Ensure all design and safety case requirements support UTD (Urenco Technology Development) activities.
Post Implementation Review and Feedback

Lead post-implementation reviews within the electrical expertise area to establish a feedback loop for the Design Authority, ensuring compliance with safety licences, operational standards, and asset management practices.
What do you need to thrive in this role?

Educational Background - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or Advanced Technology, or equivalent relevant experience.
Expertise and Specialisation - Recognised specialist in your field, with a high level of in-depth knowledge and proven problem-solving capabilities.
Experience in Quality Management - Solid experience working with quality management systems to ensure high standards in design and production processes.
Track Record in Design Delivery - Demonstrable success in delivering conceptual and basic designs for complex process facilities, with a strong focus on achieving effective and innovative outcomes.
Senior-Level Experience - Extensive experience in plant design, particularly in managing and guiding the development of advanced designs and solutions.
What We Offer You

Challenging Role with Career Growth:
Take on an exciting role with great opportunities for personal and professional development.
Competitive Salary:
A starting salary between €6,300 and €8,700 gross per month, based on experience.
Work-Life Balance:
Flexible hours, hybrid working options, and 38.5 days of annual leave (full-time).
Attractive Benefits Package:
Includes 8% holiday pay, 4% mid-year bonus, 3% year-end bonus, performance-based bonus, and contribution to collective health insurance.
Sustainability Commitment:
Working towards CO2-neutrality by 2040, with opportunities to contribute ideas.
Social Activities:
Fun outings and events organised by our staff association to build community.
Volunteering Opportunities:
Engage in meaningful volunteer work to make a positive impact.
Focus on Well-being:
Initiatives to promote a healthy lifestyle, balance, and job satisfaction to help you become a KERNgezonde version of yourself.
Creating a diverse and inclusive workforce

As a truly global company with a presence in the UK, USA, Germany, and the Netherlands, we know that our individual differences make us stronger. Putting people at the heart of our business, we strive to create an open and inclusive workplace that allows every voice to be heard and diversity to thrive. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please let our talent acquisition team know.

Because together, we are one Urenco. We are enriching the world. And enriching your future.

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