Lead Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer

Lead Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) Engineer Start date: ASAP Duration: Long term contract. Location: Olen Belgium Rotation: Monday-Friday. Project DescriptionAs a Lead E&I Engineer in Olen, you are responsible for managing electrical and instrumentation projects from concept to delivery. You act as the technical discipline lead for E&I within large-scale multidisciplinary industrial investment projects (up to €30 million) and work closely with the Project Manager, who holds overall responsibility for the project. This is not a purely design-oriented role — we are looking for a Lead Engineer who can provide technical leadership and coordination within multidisciplinary projects. Tasks & Responsibilities• Independently lead the electrical and instrumentation (E&I) discipline from A to Z, from feasibility studies through commissioning and handover. • Make technical decisions regarding materials and applications, taking environmental factors into account. • Collaborate closely with internal project teams (mechanical, site, design), the Project Manager, and external partners. • Interpret and assess electrical diagrams and cable calculations (including in Caneco) and provide solutions where necessary. • Ensure compliance with ATEX regulations throughout all relevant project phases. • Support projects related to process installations (e.g., battery-related projects such as anode). • Work from transformer level, focusing on low voltage with basic knowledge of high voltage. • Prepare technical specifications and tender documents, define and monitor project budgets, and track planning and milestones. • Correctly interpret SIL, PL, and Exi calculations to ensure functional safety and compliance. • Correctly interpret Exi calculations in the context of ATEX regulations. • Be willing to travel occasionally within Europe and Asia for project follow-up. Technical Profile Requirements• Master's or bachelor's degree in electrical engineering. • Minimum 3 years of experience in a leading E&I role within process industry projects. • Minimum 7 years of experience as an E&I Engineer in the process industry. • Excellent knowledge of industrial instrumentation (pressure, flow, level measurements, etc.). • Experience with project-based work in the process industry. • Strong knowledge and practical experience with ATEX guidelines and applications. • Ability to interpret electrical diagrams (e.g., in EPLAN) — drawing skills are not required. • Experience with Caneco for cable calculations and interpretation. • Proven experience interpreting SIL safety calculations. • Basic knowledge of hardware and automation (no programming knowledge required). Non-Technical Profile Requirements• You work independently. • You work proactively. • You are solution-oriented. • You can act diplomatically. • You can communicate smoothly with different levels. Language Skills• Fluent in Dutch. • Fluent in English. • Other languages are a plus. Location• Olen. • Onsite presence required. • Standard client policy applies after the induction period. • Current policy: minimum 3 days per week onsite presence. Contract• Long-term collaboration foreseen. Selection Procedure• Two interview rounds: first interview via Teams, second interview on location.Skills – please make sure candidates confirm each below and fill in the questionnaire Fluent in Dutch - YesMin. 3 years' experience in a leading E&I role within projects in the process industry. - 3 YearsMin. 7 years' experience as an E&I Engineer in the process industry. - 7 YearsVery good knowledge of industrial instrumentation (pressure measurement, flow measurement, level measurement, etc.). - 7 Years