Van Iterson Institute: Electrical, Instrumentation and High Voltage
You have completed a technical degree. You understand the theory. But how do you design a safe electrical installation for a factory? How do you select the right instrumentation for a process? How do you work on projects where high power, complex processes, and safety all come together?
It is exactly this step from theory to practice that you make at Bilfinger within the Van Iterson Institute for Electrical, Instrumentation and High Voltage: a three-year development program in which you work on real projects while receiving intensive training from experienced engineers.
You will work on projects that are relevant to the future of our clients. Think of challenges related to the energy transition, sustainability, safety, and optimizing production processes. In this way, you gradually build the knowledge and experience needed to independently design, advise, and take responsibility.
You work on projects four days per week and follow training one day per week, where in-depth technical knowledge is combined with skills for working in multidisciplinary project environments.
What we offer you
A permanent contract as a Junior Engineer from day one
Accelerated development to medior level within three years
A steep learning curve and semi-annual salary increases during the program
Intensive coaching by senior engineers and mentors
Working on (challenging) projects for major industrial clients
One day per week of training covering both technical content and soft skills
A broad technical foundation in Electrical, Instrumentation, and High Voltage
A high degree of freedom and responsibility in your work
Growth opportunities towards specialist, lead engineer, or project manager
Additionally:
29 vacation days
Laptop and phone
Hybrid working possible (up to 40% of the workweek, on non-training days)
Company fitness and bicycle scheme
Learning on the job, combined with theory
You mainly learn the profession by doing. Together with experienced engineers, you design and analyze installations for industrial clients. At the same time, you receive a strong theoretical foundation so you understand why certain choices are made.
During the program, you will deepen your knowledge in areas such as:
Designing electrical installations from low to high voltage
Medium-voltage networks and energy systems
Selection and application of instrumentation
Understanding and reading P&IDs and technical drawings
Standards and regulations such as NEN guidelines
Safe design in industrial and explosion-sensitive environments
Project management and collaboration in multidisciplinary teams
Working with engineering tools, 3D models, and control concepts
A program that accelerates your growth
The Van Iterson Institute is intensive and challenging. From the start, you are paired with experienced colleagues and contribute to projects for industrial clients. This allows you to gain broad experience in a short time and encounter a wide variety of installations and technical challenges.
The program is unique because theory directly aligns with the projects you are working on, and you receive continuous guidance from experienced engineers. You develop towards independence and, during the program, consciously choose your specialization: Electrical, Instrumentation, or High Voltage.
Where a traditional career path often takes 7 to 8 years to reach this level, this program enables you to grow into a medior engineer within three years—capable of independently handling projects and taking technical responsibility.
In addition to technical knowledge, you develop skills such as collaboration, communication with stakeholders, project-based working, and making well-founded decisions in (complex) situations.
Working at Bilfinger: freedom, trust, and collaboration
At Bilfinger, you are given the freedom to take initiative and shape your own development. Projects vary greatly, ensuring continuous learning and opportunities to challenge yourself. Colleagues support one another and actively share knowledge, allowing you to grow in an environment where collaboration is central.
There is a high level of trust in professionals, and you are given the opportunity to take responsibility as soon as you are ready. Mistakes are seen as part of the learning process and as opportunities for growth.
The Van Iterson Institute is for you if you:
Have completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Applied Physics, or a similar field
Have a maximum of 1.5 years of work experience
Have the ambition to grow towards specialist, lead engineer, or project manager
Are proactive and willing to take responsibility
Enjoy collaborating and find it easy to connect with others
Are energized by (complex) technical challenges
Your future after the program
After completing the program, you will be a medior engineer with a broad technical foundation and hands-on experience in Electrical, Instrumentation, and High Voltage. You are familiar with the Bilfinger way of working and capable of taking responsibility within projects.
You will:
Independently execute mono-disciplinary projects of approximately 500 hours
Lead small teams of 2 to 3 colleagues
Advise clients substantively on technical challenges
Have chosen your specialization within Electrical, Instrumentation, or High Voltage
The knowledge and experience gained form a strong foundation for further growth towards specialist or managerial roles within industrial engineering.
Start your development
Do you want to work on (complex) technical challenges and develop yourself into an independent engineer? Then the Van Iterson Institute for Electrical, Instrumentation and High Voltage offers a unique combination of learning and working in the context of industrial projects.
Discover what the Van Iterson Institute can mean for your career. Contact our recruiters or explore the opportunities via the vacancy.
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