Project Engineer EIA (Electrical, Instrumentation & Automation) Location:
Flemish Region, Belgium Sector:
Food & Beverage Industry
The Role We are seeking an experienced
Project Engineer EIA
to take ownership of the electrical, instrumentation, and automation scope across industrial projects within a production environment. In this role, you act as the
technical EIA authority, ensuring the quality, compliance, and operational alignment of all electrical and automation deliverables. You will not be responsible for producing detailed engineering yourself; instead, you will
interpret, validate, challenge, and approve
engineering documentation produced by external partners, from concept through commissioning and handover.
You will work closely with plant operations, automation integrators, and the wider project team to ensure solutions are technically robust, compliant, and fully aligned with production and operational requirements.
Key Responsibilities Technical Validation & Engineering Control Interpret and validate
P&IDs
from an EIA perspective Review and approve
M&I (Measurement & Instrumentation) lists Check and approve
low-voltage electrical schematics Review cable calculations, load studies, and electrical network architecture Verify technical specifications and material selections Ensure compliance with
AREI regulations
and applicable industrial standards Act as the
technical EIA authority
throughout the project lifecycle Plant Alignment & Functional Coordination Maintain close alignment with
production, maintenance, and start-up teams Translate operational and process requirements into clear EIA specifications Coordinate and contribute to
Functional Design Specifications (FDS) Validate FDS documents for technical feasibility, safety, and operational impact Lead technical alignment meetings with plant teams, integrators, and engineering partners Ensure correct integration of
interlocks, safety concepts, and sequencing logic Project Coordination Technically lead and challenge
external engineering partners Coordinate with process, mechanical, and automation disciplines Monitor
scope, planning, and budget
within the EIA domain Prepare for and participate in
FAT and SAT Safeguard consistency between engineering documentation and plant expectations Site Supervision & Execution Ensure execution aligns with approved documentation Provide technical support during installation activities Perform on-site quality control and resolve technical deviations Maintain regular site presence to support contractors and plant teams Commissioning & Handover Support start-up and system testing Verify implemented functionality against approved FDS Validate as-built documentation Provide formal technical approval of the EIA scope Ensure structured handover to operations and maintenance
Required Profile
Education Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in
Electrical Engineering, Automation, or Electromechanics Experience 7–10+ years
experience in industrial EIA project environments Experience within a
production or manufacturing site Food & Beverage industry experience is a strong advantage Technical Skills Low-voltage electrical installations Instrumentation and industrial networks Interpretation of P&IDs and M&I lists AREI and industrial electrical standards Functional Design Specifications (FDS) Strong cross-disciplinary coordination capability Languages Dutch and English
– required French
– a plus Personal Competencies Strong analytical and critical mindset Confident technical decision-maker Clear and effective communicator Comfortable challenging external engineering partners Hands-on, site-oriented approach Able to align engineering solutions with plant realities