Senior Project/Controls Engineer
Rotterdam
Netherlands
Permanent
Industrial Automation
Are you passionate about control systems and ready to take on a challenging role in a dynamic, innovation-driven environment? Join us as a Senior Project Engineer and help shape the future of control systems and automation.
Your Responsibilities
In this role, you will work both independently (following a training program) and as part of a team to:
- Develop control technical descriptions (RTO).
- Participate in project meetings.
- Create and program control software.
- Build web server and supervisor applications.
- Commission control installations.
- Coordinate subcontractors, such as those responsible for panel building and wiring diagrams.
- Support the Project Leader by crafting tailored solutions for customers, analyzing project details, and ensuring team readiness.
- Conduct software quality checks and uphold high project standards.
- Provide remote support for installations and participate in a 24-hour emergency service rotation (after adequate training).
What You Bring
- MBO/HBO level in Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Automation, Mechatronics, or a related field.
- Experience:
- Several years in measurement and control engineering.
- Familiarity with creating control engineering descriptions, programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting control systems/software.
- Experience with system integration/SCADA systems and a strong foundation in ICT.
- Knowledge of measurement and control systems (e.g., Schneider, Trend, Tridium, CentraLine by Honeywell) is a plus.
- Technical Skills:
- Understanding of ICT solutions and bus systems (e.g., BACnet, Modbus).
- Completed application course in measurement and control technology (or equivalent).
- Soft Skills:
- Strong communication skills in Dutch and English (both written and spoken).
- Team-oriented, flexible, and organized approach.
- Certifications:
- VCA-VOL certificate (or willingness to obtain one).
Please apply or send your CV to Honey.Jones@darwinrecruitment.com
Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Honey Jones

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