Certification Engineer Utilities

Are you a curious engineer who enjoys diving deep into the technical details of products? Do you have a keen eye for accuracy and a passion for precision? Are you fascinated by the world or metrology and eager to apply your skills in an international organisation? If so, you are the Certification Engineer that we are looking for!

What are you going to do?

As a Certification Engineer (Approval Expert Utilities), you will manage and execute certification projects for manufacturers seeking national and international approvals of their measuring instruments. You will lead projects from application to certification, ensuring compliance with legislation and standards, while also taking a hands-on role in testing and collaborating closely with test engineers.

The role is dynamic and client-facing, requiring travel to customer sites to perform on-site testing and inspections. You will work within our Business Unit Utilities, focusing on products such as electrical meters and EV chargers, combining project management, hands-on technical work, and client engagement.

We provide on-the-job training to ensure you develop the skills and knowledge required to handle certification processes, standards interpretation, and regulatory compliance effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple certification projects from start to finish, including planning, scheduling, and coordination with clients, internal teams, and external laboratories.

• Conduct or supervise hands-on testing, working closely with test engineers to develop and execute test plans.

• Perform on-site testing and inspections at customer locations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

• Review and evaluate technical documentation to ensure compliance with frameworks such as Metrology Act, MID, Welmec, OIML, and IEC.

• Prepare reports, issue certifications, and maintain records for internal and external stakeholders.

• Act as the main point of contact for clients, providing updates on project status, test results, and certification outcomes.

• Track project progress, anticipate challenges, and implement solutions to maintain schedules and compliance standards.

• Stay up to date with legislation, standards, and industry developments relevant to utilities and metrology.

• Participate in on-the-job training to strengthen technical knowledge and certification expertise

What do we expect from you?

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

• Experience setting up tests in a lab and reporting on the results

• Strong project management skills, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget

• Excellent communication skills in English, additionally either Dutch, German or Mandarin is advantageous

• Proactive, accurate, and passionate about technology

What can you expect from NMi?

NMi is a quality-driven, technology-focused organsiation that puts customers first. You will work alongside committed and motivated colleagues, with the freedom to bring your ideas and initiatives to life. In addition, we provide support for both professional and personal development.

You will receive:

• A competitive salary based on your education and experience

• Annual holiday pay, a thirteenth month paid monthly, and a profit-sharing bonus

• 30 holiday days for full-time employment (with the option to buy or sell days)

• A comprehensive pension plan

• Hybrid working options for a healthy work-life balance

• Reimbursement for travel expenses, home office allowance, health insurance contributions and sports benefits

About NMi

NMi Group is a leading European company in Advisory, Testing, Inspection, Certification, and Calibration (ATICC), We provide important services that ensure our clients’ systems and technologies comply with legal metrology regulations throughout their full lifecycle. With over 500 talented employees across laboratories and offices in the United Kingdom, Benelux, Germany, Denmark and the United States, we serve a global customer base. NMi is growing fast and is working to become the top international platform in the ATICC sector.

Interested?

Do you think you will be a great fit? We look forward to receiving your application via our website. For any question, you can contact our HR Business Partner, Angela Colgan via email at hr@nmi.nl. She will be happy to answer your questions and reach out to you after receiving your application. For more information about NMi, please visit our website: www.nmi.nl.