**Freelance Opportunity**
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled EPLAN Designer to join a multidisciplinary engineering team developing Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and supporting infrastructure for grid and industrial applications.
As a key member of the electrical engineering team, you will be responsible for delivering detailed electrical design drawings and documentation in EPLAN P8, supporting new build and retrofit energy storage projects.
Key Responsibilities
* Create and maintain detailed electrical schematics in EPLAN P8
* Design control cabinets, power distribution panels, and interconnection diagrams
* Develop terminal diagrams, cable lists, and BOMs for low and medium-voltage systems
* Work closely with electrical engineers, project leads, and panel builders to ensure design compliance
* Apply standards such as IEC, VDE, and ATEX where required
* Support as-built drawing updates and design modifications post-FAT
Required Experience
* 3+ years of hands-on experience with EPLAN P8 (mandatory)
* Background in electrical design for industrial, energy, or automation projects
* Strong understanding of control systems, power wiring, and field instrumentation
* Experience designing systems that include battery storage, inverters, or power electronics is a big plus
* Familiarity with international standards (IEC 61439, IEC 60204, etc.)
* Ability to interpret and revise single-line diagrams and system architectures
* Fluent in English; Dutch or German is a bonus
Tools & Environment
* Software: EPLAN P8, AutoCAD Electrical (optional), MS Office
* Hardware: Batteries, inverters, switchboards, HVAC interfaces
* Standards: IEC, VDE, ATEX (depending on project)
What We Offer
* Cutting-edge projects in the energy storage and renewable sector
* Hybrid work flexibility (remote + occasional site/office visits)
* Long-term contract potential based on project pipeline
* Work alongside a fast-growing engineering team building the future of energy