Job Description

Excited to work for a key Belgian player in the energy landscape?

The Belgian and European energy landscape is in full swing. Did you know that Elia Belgium plays a crucial role in this? As part of Elia Group, a European transmission system operator, Elia Belgium ensures the reliability and sustainability of the electricity supply in our country.

Side-by-side with your talented colleagues, you will play a part in building a sustainable, green and reliable energy infrastructure that stimulates economic growth and reduces our ecological footprint.

Only together can we make the biggest impact possible! We believe in the power of diversity: we are convinced that an inclusive and diverse work environment leads to more innovation, creativity and better results.
Data Scientist Grid Data Analytics
Requisition ID:  11173
Posting Start Date:  13/07/2026

Function

 

Help build smart data applications for the electricity grid of the future

Do you want to harness AI, data science and advanced analytics to generate social impact?

 

Within Grid Data Analytics, you will develop innovative solutions that support the reliability, quality and performance of Belgium's high-voltage grid.

Together with experts from various disciplines, you will translate complex business challenges into smart data solutions that make a difference every day.

 

Your impact

As Data Scientist, you will design and develop advanced data and AI solutions for various domains within Grid Solutions.

You will combine data science, AI, software development and business insight to produce solutions that are scalable and generate real added value.

You will work closely with business stakeholders, data experts and specialists from Division-D.

Examples of projects include:

  • automatic asset recognition via computer vision;
  • prediction and analysis of grid load based on historical data;
  • AI-driven analysis tools for technical simulations;
  • smart applications for data mapping between different systems within the company.

 

Your responsibilities

  • You will translate business requirements into tangible solutions that deliver data‑driven insights with clear added value.
  • You will present data and insights in a clear, understandable and powerful way.
  • You will conduct advanced data analyses (such as trend detection and benchmarking).
  • You will propose ways to improve (on a cross-cutting basis) data quality across various products and data consumers.
  • You will actively contribute to the realisation of specific data-related backlog items within the context of project or product teams.
  • You will optimise data management processes, thereby boosting efficiency and quality.
  • You will work closely with a broad group of stakeholders from various domains.
  • You will actively monitor market trends and technological developments and analyse how these can help enhance solutions (e.g. automation of information processing, data science and AI), both within the Grid Data Analytics team and beyond.
  • You will utilise the latest data and AI technologies and tools within Elia (as provided by the chapters) to deliver better solutions for the business, applying the early-adopter principle.

 

Why choose Elia?

 

Elia gives you the opportunity to apply your technical expertise in pursuit of a socially relevant goal: the reliability and future of the Belgian grid. You will work on innovative projects in which data, AI and digitalisation play a key role in the energy transition.

 

You will join an organisation that invests in its employees, fosters collaboration and gives you room to grow. Together with experts from various disciplines, you will help create sustainable solutions that make a difference both today and tomorrow.

 

Your Profile

 

  • You have a degree in computer science, business administration, engineering or a similar field (or equivalent experience), possibly complemented by a degree in AI or data science.
  • You have a good understanding of Elia's activities and the energy market (with a focus on asset management, engineering, system operations and system planning) or are willing to quickly learn more about them.
  • You have some initial experience:
    • as a data scientist and/or AI expert, with excellent knowledge of the Python ecosystem;
    • with DevOps principles, preferably within an Azure environment;
    • in training, deploying and operationalising AI models (computer vision, natural language and/or time series), ideally on an industrial scale (MLOps);
    • in establishing data quality frameworks and applications;
    • with data architectures such as data lakehouses (e.g. Databricks).
  • You have a good understanding of the basic principles of data governance (e.g. data quality, traceability, data ownership, data domains, data dictionary, data transformation best practices).
  • You have proven experience in:
    • operational data management processes;
    • data mesh, data products and data contracts;
    • data quality KPIs and associated tools.
  • You are familiar with Agile methodologies, are tech-savvy and are curious about new technologies.
  • You possess strong communication and presentation skills.
  • You are solution-oriented, think outside the box and are willing to adopt a hands-on approach.
  • You work efficiently in multi-functional teams.
  • You have a strong command of French, Dutch and English (being at C1 level in at least one language and at at least B2 level in the others).

 

Offer

 

  • Salaris: Competitief loonpakket, representatievergoeding, eindejaarspremie, dubbel vakantiegeld, maaltijdcheques (€10 per werkdag), ecocheques, sport & cultuur cheques, bonussen op basis van individuele en collectieve resultaten. 
  • Verzekering: Groepsverzekering, hospitalisatieverzekering, verzekering voor ambulante zorgen voor het gezin alsook een ongevallenverzekering privéleven. 
  • Vakantie: Je hebt recht op 20 verlofdagen en 5 compensatieverlofdagen, 6 lokale dagen, 4 kaderdagen (na 1 jaar in dienst) en tot maximum 5 anciënniteitsdagen (1 dag per 3 jaar in dienst). 
  • Sociaal fonds: Eindejaarcheques, premie voor geboorte of huwelijk, en bij de aanschaf van een bril, gebitsprothese of andere soortgelijke behoeften vergoeden we een deel van de kosten. 
  • Communicatie: Je ontvangt een iPhone met abonnement (ook voor privégebruik), terugbetaling internet en laptop. 
  • Kortingen: Je geniet 30% korting op je gas- en elektriciteitsrekening. 
  • Mobiliteit: We bieden je een bedrijfswagen en openbaar vervoer of mobiliteitsbudget 
  • Elia aandelen: Elia biedt je de mogelijkheid om in te schrijven op aandelen met een korting van 16.66% op de gemiddelde koers van het aandeel. 

Location

 

Avenue de Vilvorde 126, 1000 Brussels

There’s something electric in the air with this job offer!

In exchange for your work and dedication, you enjoy the following benefits:

  • A job full of variety with a top employer: Elia encourages innovation and collaboration. Within our company you will be at the forefront of the energy transition, and you will have the chance to contribute to ground-breaking technologies designed to accelerate this transition. It is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to further develop your knowledge and skills.
  • Focus on personal growth and well-being at work: Discover a wide range of professional training and coaching opportunities that are guaranteed to give your personal growth a solid boost.  At the same time, as a top employer, we put maximum effort into a positive work culture in which your well-being is central.
  • Development opportunities for a challenging career: At Elia, we encourage you to seek out and seize new professional opportunities. You will enjoy complete freedom to shape your career on your own terms.
  • A diverse team of passionate colleagues: Elia puts a high value on diversity and inclusion. You will join a diverse and passionate team that enjoys sharing knowledge and leading the way towards a more sustainable future together.

These are just a few of the benefits that distinguish Elia as a Top Employer. We are convinced that your contribution to our team will be invaluable and look forward to welcoming you soon!
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