Sr. E&I Engineer

As an Engineer in the petrochemical sector, you play a leading role in the design, development and improvement of a plant and you work closely together on the largest projects. Together with a team of experts, you will provide efficient and sustainable solutions that meet the highest standards.

Responsibilities

• As an E&I Engineer, you will be responsible for managing electrical and instrumentation projects from concept to completion. You will act as the discipline lead for E&I within large-scale industrial investment projects (up to €30 million), working in close collaboration with the Project Manager, who retains overall project responsibility. This is not a design-only role — we are looking for an engineer who can technically lead and coordinate the E&I scope within multidisciplinary projects.
•  Independently lead the electrical and instrumentation (E&I) discipline from A to Z, from feasibility studies through to commissioning and handover.
• Make technical decisions regarding materials and applications based on environmental conditions.
• Collaborate closely with internal project teams (mechanical, site, design), the Project Manager, and external partners.
• Interpret and assess electrical schematics and cable calculations, including those made in Caneco, and provide solutions where needed.
• Ensure compliance with ATEX regulations in all relevant project phases.
• Support projects related to process installations (e.g. anole battery-related projects).
• Work from the transformer level, focusing mainly on low voltage with basic knowledge of high voltage.
• Prepare technical specifications and tender documents, define and monitor project budgets, and track project planning and milestones.
• Provide accurate interpretation of SIL, PL, and Exi calculations to ensure functional safety and compliance.
• Occasional (exceptional) travel within Europe and Asia for project follow-up.

Requirements

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent through experience, with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of both electrical systems and industrial instrumentation is essential.
• Experience in project work within an industrial setting.
• Ability to interpret (but not necessarily design) electrical schematics (EPLAN).
• Familiarity with Caneco for cable calculations and the ability to interpret its outputs.
• Solid understanding and practical experience with ATEX guidelines and compliance.
• Proven ability to interpret SIL/PL/Exi safety calculations.
• Independent, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset.
• Basic understanding of hardware and automation (no programming required).
• Willingness to travel occasionally abroad.

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