Sr Project Engineer

At Tetra Pak we commit to making food safe and available, everywhere; and we protect what's good – protecting food, protecting people, and protecting the planet. By doing so we touch millions of people's lives every day. We need people like you to make it happen. We empower you to reach your potential with opportunities to make an impact to be proud of – for food, people and the planet.

Sr. Project Engineer – Electrical, based in Lahore, Pakistan and will be reporting to the Manager – Automation & Electrical Engineering. The position will be responsible for supporting Electrical Engineering function and associated instrumentation as well as the site supervisory function.

• Work on pre-project costing and quotation preparation for Electrical portion of projects
• Represent the organization in project review meetings with customers & contractors for discussing the progress & issues at site.
• Mobilization of contractors at site, material inspection and project execution planning with customers & contractors.
• Expertise in planning & well versed in manpower handling, deputation at site achieving targets following QAP at site.
• Performing/Supervising installation as per P&ID, GA, hook up, SLDs, Manuals and site condition.
• Supervision in power & control cable laying, dressing, glanding, Loop checking, ferruling, lugging, termination & tagging for LT & HT cables.
• Experience in installation & commissioning of MCC, PCC & PLC systems
• Knowledge of installation of basic lighting & plant lighting at site.
• Knowledge and experience with area zoning, emergency stop networks and electrical limitations when in hazardous zones (Food/Pharma Industry).
• Knowledge and experience of installation of battery bank, battery chargers & UPS at site
• Having a good grasp of global electrical standards (IEEE / ISO)
• Knowledge & experience of local electrical standards and regulations, especially for Pakistan and Afghanistan is mandatory. Knowledge of electrical standards from other countries (especially Middle East countries) is an added advantage
• Installation of earthing systems with earth pits at site.
• Involved in fabrication of cable tray supports, junction boxes support, pneumatic distribution boxes, instrument stands as per P&ID & layouts.
• Installation of cable tray supports & cable trays for power & control cables following plant layout drawings and suited to site conditions.
• Experienced in PLC, MCC, ICP TESTING AND FAT procedures.
• Responsible for selecting and coordinating with panel vendors for technical drawings, cost control and site installation and supervision.
• Knowledge of different communication protocols like ASi, Profibus, Profinet, Ethernet/IP, IO Link is mandatory
• Hands-on experience with ASi system installation and commissioning
• Hands-on experience with IO Link is an advantage
• Responsible for correct impulse piping, SS tubing, installation of fields instruments as per Hook Up's & Site Condition.
• Proficient in reviewing control systems PLC's, I/O list, Logics, Review of P&ID's, instrumentation applications, instrument index, control panels, junction boxes, cable tray routings drawings, control room layouts drawings, loop drawings, hook up drawings and field wiring drawings etc.
• Installation, Testing & Commissioning of all LT motors, motorized valves, control valves, electrical & pneumatic dampers.
• Experience with variable frequency drives of Danfoss, Allen Bradley, Siemens etc.,
• Documentation & commercial co-ordination for smooth run towards the completion of the project.
• Basic knowledge of instrument selection.
• Hands on experience in handling / calibrating SMART Instruments with HART communicator preferably of Endress+Hauser. Yokogawa, Radix, Krohne, Rosemount, Nova Weigh etc. will be an added advantage.

• Graduate Electrical/Instrumentation or Electronics (with relevant experience.)
• Minimum of 5 - 8 years delivering site services in the field of electrical and instrumentation installations within projects in similar industry.
• Preferably having hands on role and moved into supervisory role.
• Good in written and spoken English as required for export operations.
• Skilled with MS Tools required for business reporting purposes.
• Knowledge of fully automated plants
• Self-motivated and able to act as a key support pillar for the business unit.
• Assertive.
• Well organized and having "first time right" quality mindset.
• Ability to prioritize.
• Fluent knowledge of English, written and spoken.
• Problem solving attitude.
• Broad commercial awareness.
• Amiable and approachable.
• Positive outlook
• Result Oriented.
• The position will be based in Pakistan however based on situation; work anywhere in Pakistan or abroad.
• Travel associated with the profile (50%)

• A variety of exciting challenges with ample opportunities for development and training in a truly global landscape
• A culture that pioneers a spirit of innovation where our industry experts drive visible results
• An equal opportunity employment experience that values diversity and inclusion
• Market competitive compensation and benefits with flexible working arrangements

If you are inspired to be part of our promise to protect what's good; for food, people, and the planet, apply through our careers page at https://jobs.tetrapak.com/.

This job posting expires on 10th September 2025.

If you have any questions about your application, please contact Sandile Livi.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion is an everyday part of how we work. We give people a place to belong and support to thrive, an environment where everyone can be comfortable being themselves and has equal opportunities to grow and succeed. We embrace difference, celebrate people for who they are, and for the diversity they bring that helps us better understand and connect with our customers and communities worldwide.