Lead Instrumentation Designer

Unity Partners on behalf of our offshore energy partner

Lead Instrumentation Designer – Offshore & Energy Projects | The Netherlands

Our partner is a leading engineering organization delivering complex solutions for offshore wind, oil & gas, and onshore energy projects. To strengthen their instrumentation team, we’re looking for a Lead Instrumentation Designer who enjoys translating complex technical challenges into practical, buildable designs within multidisciplinary project environments.

In this role, you will work on a wide range of projects — from large-scale offshore installations to smaller, high-impact engineering assignments. You’ll design complete instrumentation systems including fire & gas detection, safety systems, process control, and telecommunications. As the technical pivot within the project team, you safeguard quality, coordinate with other disciplines, and mentor junior designers.

Key Responsibilities

As a Lead Instrumentation Designer, you will:

• Produce instrumentation drawings and lists required for construction, fabrication, and installation.
• Design full instrumentation systems including fire & gas detection, safety systems, process control, and telecom systems.
• Collaborate closely with specialists in electrical, mechanical, process, and automation engineering to achieve integrated design solutions.
• Coordinate design activities within the instrumentation discipline and support junior designers.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, classification rules, and project-specific requirements.
• Work across both large multidisciplinary offshore projects and smaller parallel assignments.
• Maintain a structured approach and clear design documentation, even under pressure.

Your Profile

• Technical MBO-level diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in instrumentation design for offshore, energy, or industrial projects.
• Experience with Smart Plant Instrumentation (SPI) and/or AutoCAD (preferred).
• Experience with substation projects is a strong advantage.
• Familiar with applicable design codes and classification bureau requirements.
• Fluent in Dutch and English, both spoken and written.
• Strong communication, coordination, and leadership skills.
• Structured working style with the ability to stay calm and focused under project pressure.

Organization & Offer

You’ll join a diverse, multidisciplinary engineering environment where quality, expertise, and teamwork come together to build major offshore and energy infrastructure.

What you can expect:

• High-impact engineering projects across sectors — from offshore wind platforms to industrial facilities, water treatment plants, and advanced marine systems.
• A professional yet friendly atmosphere with regular company events, sports trips, and team celebrations.
• Flexible employment conditions, allowing you to choose extra salary, additional vacation days, or a combination.
• Excellent secondary benefits, including:
  • 31 vacation days
  • 7% annual bonus
  • Profit sharing
  • Flexible pension scheme
  • Travel allowance & home-working compensation
• Extensive development opportunities through training, courses, and certification programs.

Interested?

If you’re an experienced Instrumentation Designer who wants to lead technical design work and contribute to the most ambitious offshore energy projects, we’d love to hear from you.
Contact Christian Steenkamp at christian@unitypartners.nl or apply through Unity Partners.

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