Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer

Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) Engineer

Start date: ASAP.

Duration: Until end of year, options to extend.

Location: Olen, Belgium

Rotation: Monday-Friday. 8 hours a day.

Type: Freelance contract.

Description

As an E&I Engineer for this client in Olen, 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.

Primary Task & Responsibilities

• 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. Technical profile 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.

Non-Technical profile requirements

• Independent, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset.

• Basic understanding of hardware and automation (no programming required).

• Willingness to travel occasionally abroad. Language proficiencies

• Dutch and English are essential Primary Location

• CSM Engineering Department - Olen site

• Full time onsite attendance Contract

• This client is looking for a long term commitment (No permanent role) Interview

• 2-stage interview (First one via Teams - 2nd one on site)

Skills needed:

E&I Engineering - 7 Years

Experience with Caneco Cable-calculations - 7 Years

Experience with project-related work in an industrial context- 7 Years

Understanding of electrical schemes (E-Plan) - 7 Years