Over de functie

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.

This role plays a critical part in maintaining and modernizing key lock systems that ensure regional accessibility and water management.

About the Role

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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

Required Expertise

• 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

Profile

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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)

What You’ll Be Working On

You will contribute to the maintenance and renewal of key lock systems, supporting projects that ensure safe, efficient, and reliable infrastructure. Your work directly impacts regional accessibility, water safety, and operational continuity.

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