Lead Engineer Instrumentation Energy and Offshore

Job description

As Lead Engineer Instrumentation at Iv, you ensure that complex offshore installations have a flawless understanding of what is happening. Thanks to the work of the Instrumentation department, sensors, signals and systems operate reliably, even under extreme conditions. This applies to offshore wind platforms such as Sofia HVDC, as well as innovative hydrogen solutions like PosHYdon.

You contribute to the design, assess technical documentation and supervise the quotation process. You work closely with other disciplines, coordinate with suppliers and consult with the client. Quality and safety are always paramount. You continuously evaluate the work delivered and actively look for improvements. You take responsibility—not only for your own work, but also for your team.

As a lead engineer, you are responsible for leading the instrumentation discipline within projects in the offshore and energy market. You coach colleagues, maintain overview and act decisively when the situation demands it. You work in accordance with applicable standards and regulations, are familiar with the requirements of classification societies and know when action is required. Your approach is practical, clear and always focused on technical content.

At Iv, you work with people who share your passion for technology. No unnecessary bureaucracy—just solid engineering. We handle large projects with a down-to-earth mentality and high standards. You are continuously challenged to keep learning by evaluating completed projects and applying those lessons to future work.

What do we expect from you?

We expect you to have:

• a completed higher professional (HBO) or university (WO) degree in a technical field
• at least 10 years of relevant work experience, including several years in a lead engineer role
• familiarity with classification society rules and design codes
• experience with project-based work in multidisciplinary teams
• a good command of both Dutch and English

This is working at Iv – what do we have to offer you?

Iv offers a challenging and varied role within the most diverse engineering company in the Netherlands. You can count on:

• the most incredible projects across all sectors, delivering high-quality solutions that genuinely benefit society, from the world’s largest offshore wind platforms and major infrastructure projects to factories, water treatment plants and submarines
• a professional and pleasant working environment with an accessible atmosphere, where hard work goes hand in hand with fun, including visits to European or World Cup Football Championships, New Year celebrations at the Efteling theme park and social summer barbecues
• flexible employment conditions, allowing you to choose a higher salary, extra holiday days or a combination of both
• excellent secondary benefits, including 31 days of annual leave, 8% vacation allowance, a 7% annual bonus, profit sharing, a flexible pension scheme, travel expenses and a work-from-home allowance
• ample development opportunities through a wide range of training courses and professional development programs

In short, at Iv you will work alongside 1,400 other specialists on some of the greatest challenges of our time—while having lots of fun. That’s what we call: Engineering that excites.