Electrical, Instrumentation and Automation Project Engineer (m/f/d)

Cargill is a family company committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. We sit at the heart of the supply chain, partnering with producers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living. By providing customers with life’s essentials, we enable businesses to grow, communities to prosper, and consumers to live well.

This position is in our Food Enterprise where we are committed to serving food manufacturers, food service customers, and retailers with a complete range of innovative ingredients and branded products. Our portfolio includes poultry, beef, egg, alternative protein, salt, oils, starches, sweeteners, cocoa and chocolate.

Job Purpose and Impact

The EIA Project Engineer supports the preparation, approval, and execution of the Electrical, Instrumentation, and Automation (EIA) components of investment projects.

The role contributes to and/or coordinates EIA engineering and construction activities and supports project start-ups in collaboration with other technical teams, ensuring compliance with applicable Cargill standards and local regulations.

Key Accountabilities

• Support the preparation of project commitments and cost estimates for approval by coordinating basic and detailed EIA engineering activities, aligned with project complexity.
• Contribute technical expertise and collaborate effectively with cross-functional technical teams.
• Based on project complexity, either lead the execution of less complex projects or support the delivery of more complex projects under the guidance of senior EIA Project Engineers.
• Manage approved EIA budgets and schedules as applicable, ensuring projects are delivered in line with agreed scope, quality, and timelines.
• Ensure Management of Change (MoC) processes are applied throughout all project phases.
• Depending on project complexity, lead and coordinate EIA construction activities, including contractor oversight and collaboration.
• Support project procurement activities by providing technical specifications and best-practice guidance for EIA materials, services, and labor requirements.
• Contribute to the evaluation and selection of external suppliers and contractors.
• Ensure project documentation is developed, maintained, and managed in accordance with established standards and procedures, and that required reviews and approvals are obtained from relevant technical stakeholders (for example, P&IDs with input from Process Design Group teams).
• Ensure projects are executed in accordance with Cargill standards, policies, guidelines, and applicable national and international regulations, codes, and standards.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering practices by incorporating lessons learned and project experience into standards and processes.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in an EIA Project Engineering role, preferably within the food, feed, or related process industries
• Experience with industrial automation, electrical and instrumentation systems, including the design, specification, and implementation of such installations
• Knowledge of applicable national and international (including European) EIA regulations, codes, standards and best practices
• Experience with the design, installation, and commissioning of electrical systems, including High Voltage (HV) and Low Voltage (LV) installations
• Working knowledge of ATEX and SIL regulations, standards, and methodologies
• Professional proficiency in German and English, both written and spoken

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience coordinating and guiding external contractors, suppliers, or third-party resources to achieve project objectives.
• Familiarity with engineering, project management, and design software tools.
• Knowledge of environmental, health, and safety (EHS) requirements, as well as applicable engineering standards and technical codes.
• Experience supporting or overseeing EIA construction safety activities.
• Experience with industrial communication networks and bus systems, such as Fieldbus and Profibus.
• Strong electrical engineering knowledge, including short-circuit calculations, cable sizing, protection philosophies, LV distribution systems, drive applications, motors, transformers, and related equipment.

Our Offer

We provide a fast paced stimulating international environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities and are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process and workplace. We encourage candidates to let us know if they require any accommodations during the recruitment or interview process so we can support them appropriately.

Interested? Then make sure to send us your CV today!

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