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