Project Engineer E&I

Responsibilities

• Coordinate electrical and instrumentation engineering activities throughout all project phases, from design to commissioning.
• Review technical specifications, P&IDs, electrical drawings, instrument datasheets and equipment layouts.
• Coordinate with process, mechanical, automation and other engineering disciplines.
• Manage technical documentation, equipment selection, vendor interfaces and procurement support.
• Monitor project scope, budget, planning, quality and compliance with applicable standards and safety requirements.
• Support installation, construction, testing, loop checks, commissioning and troubleshooting on site.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, suppliers and multidisciplinary project teams to ensure timely project delivery.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Engineering, preferably in Electromechanics, Electrical Engineering, Energy Technology, or a related discipline
• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in an engineering role within an industrial environment
• Experience in machine control systems, including working from project P&IDs, developing instrument indexes, selecting and specifying instrumentation, defining PLC control hardware, selecting electrical components with appropriate technical specifications, and delivering detailed engineering of the necessary control cabinets
• Proven experience in low-voltage (LV) distribution system upgrades, including analyzing existing systems, designing a new distribution architecture, and developing an upgrade plan to execute the modifications with minimal plant downtime
• Extensive knowledge of electrical safety regulations (AREI) to identify non-compliances in older installations, ensure necessary modifications are implemented, and have the installation certified by a Notified Body (Nobo)
• Knowledge of ATEX, machine safety, and functional safety is considered an asset
• Languages: Dutch C1, English C2, French B1
• Experience in the food, pharmaceutical, or chemical industry are strongly preferred; experience in the chocolate industry is an added advantage
• Candidate can communicate fluently with management (operations, maintenance, …) and operators
• The candidate is able to manage a project completely independently (A-Z/Design RFQ-Commissioning)
• The candidate is a team player who contributes to a close-knit and motivated engineering team
• The candidate has the necessary persuasive power to sell his project to the different stakeholders