Senior Automation Engineer · Electrical and Automation Systems · Freelance · Hybrid

Location:

Region: Amsterdam
Country: Netherlands

Role:

  • Industry: Engineering
  • Job Type: Contract / Freelance
Working Arrangement: Hybrid
Rate: Negotiable

Application Details:

Start Date: ASAP
Expiry Date: 28/02/2026
Job Reference: LM1230932

Senior Automation Engineer · Electrical and Automation Systems · Freelance · Hybrid

We are working with a leading engineering company specializing in maritime, offshore, dredging, yachting, and industrial electrical and automation solutions. Our projects often combine advanced technology with precision engineering to meet complex client needs.

Following the award of a large automation project starting in Q1 of next year, they are expanding our team and seeking experienced freelance engineers to support its design, implementation, and commissioning.

Location: Netherlands (Hybrid: Head Office in Sliedrecht & Yard in Amsterdam, with remote work potential and on-site project visits)

Contract: 12-month freelance, with potential for extension

Department: Electrical & Automation Systems

We are looking for a Senior Automation Engineer (Freelance, Hybrid/Remote) to join our Electrical & Automation Systems team on an initial 12-month contract. You will play a key role in designing, developing, and commissioning automation and control systems for maritime, offshore, and industrial projects, with a focus on Energy Management Systems (EMS) and Marine Control Systems (MCS).

 

This role combines technical expertise, project delivery, and collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams. The project’s size will require additional team members, offering a dynamic and fast-paced work environment. You will have a flexible working arrangement, combining time in the head office in Sliedrecht, yard in Amsterdam, on-site project visits, and remote work where appropriate.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

  • Design and specify automation and control systems, including:
  • Energy Management Systems (EMS) for power generation, distribution, and optimization
  • Marine Control Systems (MCS) for vessel propulsion, thrusters, and integrated ship operations
  • Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and PLC-based automation
  • Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs) and operator control panels
  • Alarm and monitoring systems
  • Develop and program control software for EMS, MCS, PLC, and DCS systems.
  • Oversee integration, testing, and commissioning of automation systems on vessels and industrial installations.
  • Collaborate with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure project success.
  • Produce technical documentation: wiring diagrams, control logic, functional specifications, and user manuals.
  • Ensure compliance with maritime and electrical safety standards, as well as classification society regulations.
  • Mentor and guide junior engineers where relevant.
  • Support maintenance, retrofits, and system upgrades during the project lifecycle.
  • Work in a flexible arrangement, balancing time between Sliedrecht head office, Amsterdam yard, remote work, and on-site project visits.

 

Qualifications & Skills

 

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in automation engineering, preferably in maritime, offshore, or industrial projects.
  • Strong knowledge of EMS and MCS systems, PLCs, DCS, and HMIs.
  • Experience with control logic design, wiring diagrams, schematics, and documentation.
  • Familiarity with maritime standards, classification societies, and safety regulations.
  • Excellent project management, coordination, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team on fast-paced projects.
  • Comfortable with a flexible hybrid/remote working arrangement.
  • Fluent in English; Dutch language skills are a plus.

 

What We Offer

 

  • Initial 12-month freelance contract with potential for extension based on project success.
  • Flexible work arrangement: hybrid between Sliedrecht office, Amsterdam yard, remote work, and on-site project engagement.
  • Participation in a large-scale, high-profile automation project starting in Q1.
  • Collaborative, innovative, and technically challenging environment.
  • Opportunities for leadership and mentoring within the project team.
  • Hands-on experience with cutting-edge EMS and MCS systems in maritime and industrial applications.

If this role interests you, apply today.

g2 Recruitment are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships or any other characteristic protected by law.

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L&D Team

We are very lucky that g2 recruitment see Learning and Development as a vital part of a consultants journey which is why we have 4 people in the team who you will work very closely with from day 1 in your career. The team are on hand to guide you through your career at all levels and provide extra support working closely with the management team to give all consultants the best chance of success.  

Our Three Pillars of Training

Academy:
Week 1 is a series of remote sessions to learn all things systems, followed by a 1 week academy process which is a mixture of classroom and deskside this will be in one of our UK offices and usually consists of 3-8 other consultants all starting their journey together.

Experienced Modules:
These are a variety of sessions curated by us designed to support consultants as they are progressing through the career ladder, the aim is to ensure consultants at all levels have access to L&D.

Junior Management Programme:
Ran by our head of L&D this programme is designed to support junior managers as they start their management career. This involves things like personal branding, time management and ends in a business plan which is presented to members of the Exec board and senior management team.

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Jaz D’Avola
Head of Learning & Development

Jaz joined g2 Recruitment in 2013.

She now leads our Learning and Development programme, transferring the knowledge and wisdom she learnt as a recruiter to the new generation of talent.

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Imani WIlliams
Learning and Development Consultant

Imani joined g2 Recruitment in 2022.

His role involves developing individuals in all areas of the business, varying from inducting and onboarding consultants to working with them 1 to 1 to identify areas of development.  He aids with growth of L&D across the business, watching consultants experience and develop.

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Learning and Development Consultant

Meghan joined g2 in 2023 as an L&D consultant, Working in recruitment for 6 years, her role is to  help consultants at all levels to upskill and focus on development points. This could be anything from sales calls or candidate calls to organisation improvements.

Kane Gray
Systems & Academy Trainer

Kane joined g2 in April 2023 as an Academy & Systems Trainer.

His role involves teaching the consultants that are new to the company the foundations of recruitment and our systems before then helping them to upskill in areas specific to each consultant. Working closely with different consultants and watching them implement the feedback, apply it, and then benefit off the back of it.

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