E&I Project Engineer: Lead Industrial Projects

Vulcain Engineering Group | Belgium; Kortrijk; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car & fuel card

Meal vouchers

Eco cheques

Sectorial bonus

Job summary

Vulcain Engineering Group in Belgium is seeking an E&I Project Engineer to deliver electrical and instrumentation projects from concept through commissioning and handover. You will define specs, prepare diagrams, and supervise installation while coordinating contractors and suppliers.

The role emphasizes project execution, safety, and continuous improvement in an industrial setting. Dutch and English proficiency is required; French is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electromechanics, Automation, Instrumentation, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in an industrial environment, ideally within process industries.
• Solid background in electrical engineering, instrumentation, and industrial control systems.
• Experience delivering engineering projects and coordinating contractors, suppliers, and stakeholders.
• Good understanding of low-voltage electrical installations, field instrumentation, and PLC/SCADA environments.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams.
• Professional proficiency in Dutch and English; French is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical and instrumentation engineering solutions for industrial projects.
• Define technical specifications for electrical equipment, instrumentation, and control systems.
• Prepare or review single-line diagrams, electrical schematics, cable layouts, and technical documentation.
• Support the selection and sizing of field instruments, control valves, motors, drives, and electrical equipment.
• Collaborate with automation specialists on PLC, SCADA, and process control modifications.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety regulations, engineering standards, and site procedures.
• Manage small to medium-sized CAPEX and improvement projects.
• Define project scope, budgets, timelines, and technical requirements.
• Coordinate engineering contractors, equipment suppliers, and construction activities.
• Monitor project progress and ensure deliverables are achieved on time and within budget.
• Participate in technical reviews, procurement activities, and contractor selection.
• Supervise installation, commissioning, start-up, and handover activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and plant performance.
• Support troubleshooting of electrical, instrumentation, and automation issues.
• Contribute to projects focused on energy efficiency, process optimization, and operational excellence.
• Provide technical support to operations and maintenance teams when required.
• Drive the implementation of best engineering practices across the site.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Instrumentation

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering/Electromechanics/Automation/Instrumentation

Job description

Vulcain Engineering Group in Belgium is seeking an E&I Project Engineer to deliver electrical and instrumentation projects from concept through commissioning and handover. You will define specs, prepare diagrams, and supervise installation while coordinating contractors and suppliers.

The role emphasizes project execution, safety, and continuous improvement in an industrial setting. Dutch and English proficiency is required; French is a plus.