INGENIEUR TECHNIEK & ENGINEERING (M/V)

SilverBack is the go-to specialised technical recruiter of mobile, scarce talent for international new-industry construction projects. We don't just fill vacancies, we build careers. We believe our candidates are just as important as our clients, and when you partner with us, you get a dedicated team that champions your professional growth.

We are currently looking for an Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Engineer for a major international project.

Role Details

• Job Title: Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Engineer
• Contract Duration: Up to 1 year
• Job Type: Full-time Contract

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Engineer to oversee and execute site-wide electrical, control systems, and instrumentation installation, loop checking, and system integration activities. This role is critical to leading low/medium voltage power distribution verification, instrument calibration, loop testing, PLC/DCS interfaces, and integrated pre-commissioning activities. Acting as a key interface between Construction, Engineering, QA/QC, and Operations, you will ensure all E&I systems transition safely, efficiently, and on schedule from Mechanical Completion to full operational handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Engineering Leadership & Strategy: Lead, plan, and execute field electrical and instrumentation engineering, instrument calibration, energization, and functional commissioning activities according to safety and schedule milestones.
• Testing & Inspection: Oversee the installation, wiring checks, loop testing, insulation/continuity testing, instrument calibration, and troubleshooting of switchgear, transformers, field devices, control valves, and distribution systems.
• System Integration: Coordinate site testing, PLC/DCS/SCADA package interfaces, functional safety checks, and instrumentation integration alongside vendor representatives and specialist technical teams.
• Punch List & Issue Resolution: Conduct system walkdowns, identify and manage E&I punch items, troubleshoot technical queries, and ensure swift resolution prior to handover.
• Turnover & Documentation: Review and verify complete engineering dossiers, loop sheets, calibration certificates, QA/QC documentation, cable schedules, and redline single-line diagrams (SLDs) and P&IDs for final handover.
• Interdisciplinary Coordination: Maintain continuous collaboration across site management, EHS, construction teams, package leads, vendor representatives, and client personnel.
• Safety & Compliance: Enforce strict adherence to site safety protocols, high/low voltage permits to work (PTW), ATEX/Ex compliance, EHS policies, and international electrical/instrumentation quality standards during all installation and testing activities.

Requirements

• Language Skills: Professional fluency in both English and Spanish (written and spoken) is mandatory.
• Experience: Proven experience as an E&I Engineer, Field Electrical/Instrumentation Lead, or Commissioning Specialist on major industrial, mining, energy, or construction projects.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong technical background in power distribution, control systems (PLC/DCS/SCADA), field instrumentation, hazardous area classification (ATEX/IECEx), loop testing, and pre-commissioning practices.
• Qualifications: Degree or professional technical qualification in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Instrumentation & Control Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Soft Skills: Strong leadership, problem-solving ability, decision-making skills, and the capacity to coordinate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.

What's On Offer

• Competitive contract rate and package
• Full-time contract position for up to 1 year
• Rotational work schedule options / support
• Supportive, high-performing, and safety-focused project environment

SilverBack is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

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