Job Title: Senior Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) Engineer
Assignment Type: Annually Renewable Contract Assignment
Location: Olen, Belgium
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday
Client: Leading Multinational Materials Technology Company
Kintec are currently partnered with a leading multinational materials technology company . They are currently recruiting for Senior Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) Engineer to be based in Olen, Belgium .
As an E&I Engineer at our 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, 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.
SPECIFIC SKILLS
- E&I Engineering
- Experience with Caneco Cable-calculations
- Experience with project-related work in an industrial context
- Understanding of electrical schemes (E-PLan)
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