Key Skills

Job Description

Description APARA Solutions is a Dutch E&I&A EPC contractor at the Energy Transition Campus Amsterdam. We engineer, build and commission electrical, instrumentation and automation systems for the process industry, grid and renewables. ISO 9001 and VCA* certified. APARA works with SEL in the Benelux, and we also work with Siemens, ABB / Hitachi Energy, GE, Schneider and others. We are looking for a hands-on engineer who makes protection and automation work in the field: on new substations, on battery and renewable plants, and on existing sites that need someone who knows what is installed and keeps it running. What you will do Commission on site, hands-on: relay and scheme testing with Omicron, I/O and communication checks, end-to-end tests with SCADA and the grid operator, energization and fault-finding, in the Netherlands and abroad (Mostly BENELUX) Select and configure protection relays, automation controllers, revenue meters and substation networks Configure relays in the vendor tools: SEL QuickSet, Siemens DIGSI, ABB PCM600, GE EnerVista Engineer automation with SEL RTAC and Axion or similar: RTU and power plant controller logic, IEC 61850 (GOOSE, MMS), DNP3, Modbus, IEC 60870-5-104, SCADA integration including Zenon Baseline existing OT systems: device inventory, firmware, network drawing and IP plan, I/O list, communication matrix, configuration backups and restore tests Design remote access and apply IEC 62443: zones, conduits, hardening Support clients under service agreements: troubleshooting, firmware, Management of Change, spare parts and incident response Give technical pre-sales support and client training together with the manufacturer What you bring BSc or MSc in Electrical Engineering, power or automation 3 to 7 years with protection relays, substation automation or RTU/SCADA Site commissioning experience in substations or plants, including Omicron testing Hands-on SEL experience (QuickSet, RTAC); SEL University courses are a strong plus; other vendors a plus IEC 61850 engineering and at least one SCADA protocol OT networking (IP plans, managed switches, VLANs) and working knowledge of IEC 62443 BESS, PV or other renewable plant controls are a plus Clear communicator, comfortable training clients Fluent English; Dutch is a strong plus; willing to travel; driving licence B What we offer A specialist role with direct contact with clients and manufacturers Vendor training and certification paid by us Salary TBD gross per month, plus 8% holiday allowance and pension Office at the Energy Transition Campus Amsterdam, with site work across BENELUX Apply via LinkedIn or send your CV to [email protected].

Core Responsibilities

Commission and troubleshoot protection and automation systems at substations, renewable and battery plants, and existing industrial sites. Configure relays, controllers, networks, and SCADA integrations; assess and secure OT systems; and provide client support, training, and technical pre-sales assistance.

Requirements

A BSc or MSc in Electrical Engineering, power, or automation is required, along with 3–7 years of relevant experience and hands-on site commissioning, including Omicron testing. Candidates should have SEL experience, IEC 61850 and SCADA protocol knowledge, OT networking skills, working knowledge of IEC 62443, fluent English, a category B driving licence, and willingness to travel; Dutch is a strong plus.

Benefits

• Paid Vendor Training And Certification
• 8% Holiday Allowance
• Pension