Engineer Energy Systems Ministry of Defence

Overview

We have a vacancy for a motivated Engineer Energy Systems to strengthen our Ministry of Defence (MoD) team in Arnhem. Our DNV MoD team supports the armed forces as an independent Energy Adviser with their knowledge building and technology development. Depending on your capabilities and experience, you can be employed in execution and/or management of projects. In this role, you will work closely with DNV’s program/project manager, DNV project members, representatives of the client, and consortium partners.

The purpose of the role of Engineer Energy Systems is to support the MoD in realizing their goals and ambitions regarding the energy supply of military vehicles and integrated systems. You will work in a team of technical experts focusing on knowledge building, technology development, conceptual design engineering, feasibility studies, analysis of risk mitigation options, and testing and measurements.

You will be part of a customer-centric team and will actively work on managing and executing work packages within this program. You will be based at our office in Arnhem, the Netherlands, and work for clients in the Netherlands, predominantly in the Defence and Security sector.

We are looking for candidates with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or (Applied) Physics, preferably with a few years of experience. If you just graduated, we also encourage you to apply if you have affinity with:

• The Defence and Security sector
• Electrical systems, energy systems, energy storage, power electronics, novel power sources, etc.
• Conceptual design engineering, system engineering
• Risk management
• Safety & Standards

Your tasks and responsibilities will be:

• Execute projects as Technical Expert, Technical Lead, or Project Manager
• Deliver work packages within the program/projects on time, within budget, and with quality
• Work on projects for the Netherlands Ministry of Defence in the areas of future power and energy systems for soldiers, military vehicles, compounds, and ships, involving knowledge areas such as electrical systems, energy storage, power electronics, novel power sources, etc.
• Grow commercial mindset and contribute to developing market opportunities
• Contribute to clear and high-quality customer interactions, presentations, and reports
• Contribute to building strong relationships with customers within the Defence and Security sector.

What we offer

We are offering a challenging and responsible job in a dynamic and international environment. You will be part of a team of over 5000 committed Energy Systems professionals within DNV. Your home office will be in Arnhem, and you will work closely together with our colleagues in other DNV teams and offices.

About you

Competency Requirements:

• Initiative & Responsibility: Initiates, makes things happen, and takes responsibility for results. Is result driven.
• Constructive teamwork: Co-operates well with others; shares knowledge, experience, and information; supports others in the pursuit of team goals.
• Effective communication: Communicates in a clear, precise, and structured way, verbally and in writing.
• Self-development: Is aware of own strengths and limitations and pursues learning and career development opportunities.

Education:

Electrical Engineering / Physics (BSc, MSc, PhD) background and level of thinking, either through education or experience. You preferably have a few years of experience. If you just graduated, we are also encouraging you to apply if you have affinity with the Defence and Security sector.

Job Requirements:

• Work experience in the energy industry would be preferable.
• Actively working towards sustainable business relationships.
• Effective communication skills in Dutch and English.
• Dutch nationality, due to the handling of sensitive information from the Netherlands Ministry of Defence as our customer.
• You are a team player and are aware of your self-development.
• Capable of handling change and adapting to new requests or situations.
• Likes to work on complex technical problems.
• Affinity with the Defence and Security sector.
• Background screening for security clearance, related to the handling of sensitive information of specific customers in the Defence and Security sector, is part of the application procedure.

Benefits

• Global profit share scheme as part of the Total Compensation approach, depending on year-end results.
• Travel, life, and accident insurance.
• Pension and retirement benefits.
• Learning and development opportunities through everyday tasks, collaboration, mentoring, and formal education.
• Opportunities to connect through social and professional networks.
• Flexible working hours and workplace, annual vacation allowance, competitive pension, insurance, and a global profit share scheme.