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.
Designer LA&S
Requisition ID:  11428
Posting Start Date:  02/09/2026

Function

 

As a Tower Designer (Calculations), you will be responsible for implementing and/or checking high-voltage tower/pylon designs, as part of Elia projects, in accordance with the guidelines and legislation in force.

As a designer, you will have the following tasks and responsibilities:

  • drawing up plans for new or existing structures (specifically structural steel);
  • putting together production files;
  • performing checks and providing all the documents and plans required for the proper execution of the project;
  • for certain projects, working closely with external engineering firms and ensuring monitoring and quality through checks;
  • ensuring the quality of solutions and their consistency with other disciplines;
  • monitoring your schedule and reporting to the team supervisor;
  • working in a project team where you have a strong supporting role, in close collaboration with experts and fellow designers.

All the research is carried out under the supervision of a design engineer. You will mainly work with internal and external designers and experts. The projects may be commissioned by Elia Infrastructure or Elia Assets. In the case of outsourced studies, the Tower Designer will check the plans submitted by external partners. You will ensure that any comments are clearly communicated to the partners, in order to arrive at a final validated version.

Your Profile

 

  • You hold either a bachelor's degree or a secondary school diploma, (preferably) specialising in structural steel.
  • You have a flair for drawing up implementation plans and production files.
  • You are able to interpret existing plans and structures. 
  • You have a good knowledge of Dutch and/or French; a good basic knowledge of English would be an advantage.
  • You are a team player, communicative and customer-oriented, and are able to work with other teams and external parties.
  • You have an understanding of 3D models and how they are developed.
  • You are familiar with a CAD program (e.g. Tekla, Revit, AutoCAD). As you will be mainly working in Tekla, a knowledge of this program would be a major advantage.
  • You are familiar with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word); a knowledge of planning tools such as Microsoft Project would be an advantage.
  • You have a keen interest in the technical development of design tools; a knowledge of BIM applications would be an advantage.

Offer

 

  • Salary: a competitive salary package, year-end bonus, double vacation pay, meal vouchers (€10 per working day), eco-vouchers, year-end vouchers as well as bonuses based on individual and group results. 
  • Additional child benefit: for children under the age of 25, if you are still receiving child benefit for them. 
  • Insurance: group insurance, hospitalisation insurance and ambulant care for the whole family. 
  • Vacation: you will be entitled to 20 vacation days and 12 additional vacation days. 
  • Communication: you will be given an iPhone, a phone subscription (for work and private use) and a laptop. 
  • Mobility: you will be given a season ticket for public transport or a contribution to the cost of commuting to and from work (66% of the cost of a second-class monthly train season ticket). 
  • Interest subsidies: after you have been with Elia for 5 years, Elia Engineering will be able to offer you a subsidy to reduce the interest charges on your mortgage loan. This will only be possible if the mortgage loan was taken out when you were already an Elia employee. 
  • Elia shares: Elia will give you the opportunity to subscribe to shares with a discount of 16.66% on the average share price. 
     

Location

 

Quai Léon Monnoyer 3, 1000 Brussels

(Remote working is possible several days per week.)

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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