Engineer Energy Systems Ministry of Defence

About us

We are the independent expert in assurance and risk management. Driven by our purpose to safeguard life, property, and the environment, we empower our customers and their stakeholders with facts and reliable insights so that critical decisions can be made with confidence. As a trusted voice for many of the world’s most successful organizations, we use our knowledge to advance safety and performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions to tackle global transformations.

Join our Ministry of Defence (MoD) team in Arnhem as a motivated Engineer Energy Systems!

Our DNV MoD team supports the armed forces as an independent Energy Adviser, contributing to knowledge building and technology development. Depending on your capabilities and experience, you can be involved in the execution and/or management of projects. You will work closely with DNV’s program/project manager, DNV project members, client representatives, and consortium partners.

About the role

The purpose of the role of Engineer Energy Systems is to support the MoD to realize their goals and ambitions with regards to energy supply of military vehicles and integrated systems. You will work in a team of technical experts focusing on performing 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 be working 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 for the Defence and Security sector.

Role Purpose

The Engineer Energy Systems supports the MoD in achieving their goals and ambitions regarding the energy supply of military vehicles and integrated systems. You will join a team of technical experts focused on knowledge building, technology development, conceptual design engineering, feasibility studies, risk mitigation analysis, and testing and measurements.

Candidate Profile

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. Recent graduates with an affinity for the following areas are also encouraged to apply:

• 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 include:

• Execute projects as Technical Expert, Technical Lead, or Project Manager
• Responsible to deliver work packages within the program/projects within time, budget, and 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 develop market opportunities
• Contribute to clear and high-quality customer interactions, presentations, and reports

Contribute to building our standing relationship with customers within the Defence and Security sector.

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.

Competency Requirements:

• Initiative & Responsibility: Takes initiative, makes things happen, and takes responsibility for results. Is result driven.
• Constructive teamwork: Cooperates well with others; shares knowledge, experience, and information; supports others in pursuit of team goals.
• Effective communication: Communicates in a clear, precise, and structured way, both 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). Preferably with a few years of experience. Recent graduates with an affinity for the Defence and Security sector are also encouraged to apply.

Job Requirements:

• Work experience in the energy industry is 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.
• You are a team player, and you are aware of your self-development.
• Capable to handle change and adapt to new requests or situations.
• Likes to work on complex (technical) problems.
• Affinity with 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.

Security and compliance with statutory requirements in the countries in which we operate is essential for DNV. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates as part of the offer process, in accordance with applicable country-specific laws and practices.

Benefits

Profit Share

You’ll be part of our global profit share scheme that means we all share in our success as a business. If we profit, so do you. This will be part of our Total Compensation approach each year and depends on our year-end results.

Insurance

Taking care of you with travel, life, and accident insurance.

Pension Schemes

We care about your long-term financial security and prioritize pension and retirement benefits to reflect our caring values.

Professional Development

We believe in the 70/20/10 learning model, where 70% of your learning comes from performing your everyday tasks and working on different projects, new areas and initiatives to gain new skills. 20% from working with others and mentoring and the rest from formal education.

Hybrid Working

Adapting to the changing world of work around the world.

Purpose-led organization

You become part of a world-leading company where we know and live our purpose; to safeguard life, property, and the environment, with the opportunity to tackle global change through your work.

Supportive and caring culture

We offer opportunities to connect through social and professional networks. Our largest community CONNECT, organizes after-work events and informal meetings throughout the year.

Attractive rewards

We focus on work/life balance and offer employees flexible working hours and workplace, annual vacation allowance, competitive pension, insurance, and a global profit share scheme.