Project Engineer - Electrical (LV/HV)

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’re looking for we’re looking for a number of Project Engineers, who will ensure project requirements or aspects of project requirements are completed on time, within budget and to the required quality standard, whilst building and maintaining strong client relationships.
Its remit stretches through supplier selection and evaluation, to direct delivery of engineering/design scope for selected projects.

The Project Engineer combines a solid generalist understanding of a wide range of engineering disciplines, enabling the role to deliver integrated design solutions and to oversee engineering at project level of low to moderate complexity. We welcome applications for our site based in Gronau as well as Almelo.

Urenco Group’s global project portfolio exceeds €100 million annual CAPEX. Group selected projects ranging from €50 million with major projects in excess of €500 million.

At Urenco we’re committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. If you feel you meet some, but not all of what were 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:

• Ensures design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, customer contract requirements, and related specifications and legislation
• Coordinate activities concerned with technical developments, scheduling and resolving engineering design and test problems
• Controls expenditures within limitations of project budget
• Approves supplier/subcontractor documentation on behalf of the Project Manager
• Prepare basis of estimates for changes and work as part of the project team to ensure that these are coordinated and delivered on time
• Ensures timely reports are made to the Project Manager regarding engineering progress, manpower requirements or concerns
• Ensures co-ordination between all aspects of engineering, design work construction and manufacturing for delivery on site
• Work in conjunction with the Project Manager and Construction Manager to ensure adequate resources, in terms of quality and quantity are available to ensure efficient and timely execution of construction activities in line with the schedule
• Ensure that the technical team and any 3rd party technical contractors adhere to the overall project quality plan provided by the project manager throughout the project lifecycle.
• Work in conjunction with the Project Manager and Construction Manager to ensure that all engineering works meet the quality and HSE requirements of the contract
• Ensures that design and construction reviews, are carried out in accordance with Urenco and customer procedures
• On time and on budget delivery of engineering design

What do you need to thrive in this role?

• An engineering background and delivering projects
• Experience within a complex civil engineering environment
• Knowledge of electrical systems
• Knowledge of PLCs
• Relevant engineering qualification in electrical engineering, preferably at degree level
• Experience within a complex environment, working with low voltage and high voltage systems
• Highly regulated industry experience beneficial

What can you expect from us?

More than just a job, we offer a future. More than just a place to work, we provide an opportunity to prosper. As an employee of Urenco you will receive:

• Challenging Role with Career Growth:
Take on an exciting role with great opportunities for personal and professional development.
• Competitive Salary:
An excellent salary package, 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.