Officer Engineer (VWO)

Introductory text

Would you like to pursue a technical bachelor's degree with a leadership position in prospect? And have you (almost) obtained your VWO diploma? Then put your talents to use as an Officer Engineer in the Army! The Engineer Corps is the Army's military construction company, specializing in combat support and construction.

What you will do

As an Officer Engineer, you will lead a group of military personnel in a dynamic environment where your aptitude for technology and organization will be optimally utilized. The skilled professionals you lead work on the most diverse military constructions and objects. Think of bridges, airfields, shelters, observation posts, and even complete camps. But they also clear mines, dig water wells in dry areas, and protect their own troops from dangerous substances. You will ensure your personnel can do their work and will be ultimately responsible. You will do this by leading approximately 40 military personnel in a challenging environment, calling upon your technical and organizational improvisation skills.

PLUS POINTS OF THIS FUNCTION

• Salary: in addition to your gross base salary, our allowances, and our favorable travel expenses, pension, and health insurance schemes will provide a pleasant net surprise.
• Work atmosphere: nowhere will you be part of such a close-knit team of colleagues as in the Defense organization.
• Career advancement opportunities: besides being an employer, Defense is also a large training institute where you can follow (paid) training to grow personally and professionally.

NOTE: This vacancy is for the start date of August 30, 2027, in Breda

Where you will work

As an Officer Engineer, you will start in a leadership position as a platoon commander with the Armoured Engineer Regiment in Wezep or Oirschot, with the Air Assault Engineer Regiment in Schaarsbergen, or with the Construction Engineer Regiment in Wezep. You will thus contribute to the tasks of the Engineer Corps: at the barracks, during exercises, and during deployments.

Before you start, you will follow the Military Scientific Education at the Netherlands Defence Academy (NLDA) in Breda, followed by the Technical Training in Vught.

The Royal Netherlands Army takes your placement preference into account, but may deviate from the initial placement preference for organizational reasons. The Royal Netherlands Army will inform you about your actual placement during the Technical Training.

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As an Officer Engineer, you will start as a platoon commander with the Armoured Engineer Regiment in Wezep or Oirschot, with the Air Assault Engineer Regiment in Schaarsbergen, or with the Construction Engineer Regiment in Wezep. After your initial role, you can advance to further positions at higher levels, generally within the Engineer Corps. In the future, as an officer, you can also grow into more general leadership, advisory, and management functions that are necessary for the direction of Defense in general and the Royal Netherlands Army in particular.

Application process This is you

Maybe you are doubting. We are not. We see not only who you are now but also who you can become. What you cannot do today, you will learn tomorrow. With good education, training, guidance, and a team that stands behind you.

Take the step How do I prepare?

Don't worry, we believe in you. At Defense, you will receive everything you need to grow: good education, training, coaching, and a team that stands behind you. If it doesn't work out, we will help you further. Together, we will look for where you belong within Defense.

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