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