Technical Specialist - Installations & Operations (Electrotechnical Systems)

As a Technical Specialist - Installations & Operations, you will support the preparation, execution, and quality assurance of maintenance and renewal works on vital infrastructure assets, including multiple lock systems in the Zeeland region.

You will act as a technical authority, ensuring that electrotechnical and control systems are designed, implemented, and maintained according to the highest standards of safety, quality, and performance.

This is a full-time role (36 hours/week) with a requirement of at least 3 days on-site presence., * Guide and support design, construction, and maintenance processes for electrotechnical and control installations (bridges & locks)

• Prepare technical specifications, system requirements, and cost estimates
• Review and validate designs, ensuring compliance with contract requirements and technical standards
• Identify risks, deviations, and propose effective technical solutions
• Ensure quality assurance of maintenance work carried out by contractors
• Conduct process and product assessments (SCB) on technical risks and maintenance processes
• Advise technical and contract management on progress, risks, and performance
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and represent the technical domain in working groups
• Support knowledge sharing and coach team members where required

Are you an experienced technical specialist in electrotechnical installations and industrial automation? We are looking for a driven professional to contribute to large-scale infrastructure renewal projects within a leading public infrastructure organization such as Rijkswaterstaat., * Industrial automation systems: PLC, SCADA, DCS

• System architecture & Systems Engineering (including requirements and interface management)
• Verification & Validation (V&V), including test strategies and acceptance testing
• Design and realization of control and operating systems for infrastructure assets
• Experience with safety methodologies such as RAMS, FMECA, IEC 61508, * Completed HBO/WO degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Automation, or similar
• Minimum 3 years' experience in design and maintenance of electrotechnical installations and control systems
• Strong knowledge of relevant standards, guidelines, and engineering practices
• Experience working in multidisciplinary project environments
• Strong communication skills and stakeholder awareness
• Team-oriented with a proactive and solution-driven mindset, * Experience with Systems Engineering (e.g., KES process) and contract documentation (VSE, VSP)
• Familiarity with System-Based Contract Management (SCB)
• Experience working within IPM teams and with technical and contract management
• Possession of VCA-VOL certification (or willingness to obtain)