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Hybrid in Zwolle·Added 3 days ago (last checked 12 Nov)
Our summary
- Work mode
- Hybrid, Zwolle
- Languages
- Dutch
- Experience
- 5+ years



This job advert was originally written in Dutch.
Requirements
What we're looking for
- HBO (Higher Professional Education) working and thinking level obtained through education or work experience.
- Background in a technical education with an affinity for drinking water and demonstrable knowledge of hydraulic network modeling.
- More than 5 years of relevant work experience with water distribution issues and experience with modeling tools.
- Proficiency in the Dutch language (minimum level B2).
- Software: Affinity with software packages Infoworks WS Pro and Epanet is a plus.
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
As a Water Distribution Specialist, you will strengthen our team for (if desired, number of hours) per week. For this, you can count on the following employment conditions, among others (based on 40 hours per week):
- Up to €5,877.00 gross per month. In addition, you will receive a Flexible Benefits Budget (FAB) of 16.51% on top of your salary. In accordance with CAO 2026. This budget includes, among other things, your holiday allowance and year-end bonus.
- Hybrid working: together with your team, you determine where and when you work, at home, at the office, or at one of our production locations.
- 31.5 vacation days. You can use a portion of these days and the FAB for your work-life balance or life stage.
- A personal advice budget of €1,000 and ample training opportunities.
- A pension scheme with ABP with a generous employer contribution.
- A sustainable mobility policy.
- Through Vitens Vitaal, you as an employee receive free access to a wide range of health solutions via Zilveren Kruis, with a personal budget of up to €500 per year.
And there is more. Do you want an overview of all our employment conditions? Go to:
Employment Conditions | Drinking water company Vitens
The role
Job title: Water Distribution Specialist
Recruiter: Marja Blaauw
Vacancy ID: 4510
Water Distribution Specialist - Asset Planning - starting area Province of Utrecht
Do you want to contribute to a future-proof drinking water supply? As a Water Distribution Specialist at Vitens, you will work on strategic plans and innovative solutions to optimize water distribution. You will work with experts on complex issues and have a direct impact on sustainability and efficiency. No two days are the same, and you contribute directly to our mission: every drop sustainable!
What you'll do
As a Water Distribution Specialist, you will develop a tactical/strategic plan for provincial water distribution and perform analyses using hydraulic models to meet delivery requirements and regulations. You ensure that the drinking water supply remains sustainable and efficient in the future as well.
- Water distribution: Developing tactical/strategic plans for a future-proof drinking water distribution.
- Hydraulic analyses: Performing hydraulic analyses to support tactical/strategic choices and investments.
- Projects and collaboration: Contributing substantively to multidisciplinary projects and coordinating with internal and external parties.
- Investments and optimization: Resolving hydraulic bottlenecks and evaluating investment options.
- Innovation and automation: Developing tools and methods to support analyses and decision-making.
- Knowledge and policy: Contributing to policy development and knowledge sharing within the field.
As a Water Distribution Specialist, you will strengthen the Asset Planning team. The team consists of Water Distributors and planners; furthermore, you will work together with various professionals, including ecologists, environmental managers, project managers, hydrologists, etc. Curious about how your future colleague experiences working at Vitens?
"Challenging and fun position in which you focus on challenges in the near to far future of the drinking water infrastructure. The work you perform matters, and because of that, you are an important link within the organization."
What you bring
We are primarily curious about who you are and what you can do. It is important that you are yourself and work analytically and result-oriented. We see this reflected in your approach to complex issues surrounding water distribution.
Our future, your future
Want to help make our drinking water supply future-proof? Then we would love to receive your application.
Questions about the procedure? Look here at the application procedure within Vitens or ask your questions to our recruiter Marja Blaauw via MARJA.BLAAUW@VITENS.NL.
Want to know more about the content of the position? Email team manager Sander Venema via SANDER.VENEMA@VITENS.NL.
Together, every drop sustainable
As the largest drinking water company, our goal is to make every drop sustainable by 2030. Curious how we want to realize this? Then take a look at About Vitens | Vitens.
Vitens is important for the basic services in our society. Therefore, we always request a screening before we hire someone. Part of this screening is providing a Certificate of Conduct (VOG).
Recruitment agencies are not appreciated in response to this vacancy.
About Vitens
- Industry
- Water Utilities
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About the company & team
We are looking for a new colleague for our Asset Planning team!
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