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.
Expert Engineering_Niv. 2
Requisition ID:  11653
Posting Start Date:  10/11/2026

Function

As an expert on high and medium-voltage equipment for substations (AIS, GIS and MV equipment), you develop expertise on the new assets as part of the projects carried out by Elia Asset on behalf of Elia Transmission Belgium.

Your tasks in this role mainly include:

  • gathering the necessary knowledge about the equipment and systems under your responsibility. You follow the latest trends in the market and exchange experiences with both internal and external contacts in order to acquire and maintain the necessary strategic know-how;
  • acting as the technical lead for the negotiation, the conclusion of framework agreements for the equipment and writing the technical specifications for them. You and your colleagues are responsible for the technical evaluation of the equipment and also the procedures for delivering the equipment ;
  • monitoring the product quality of the equipment, carrying out factory visits, inspections and maintaining contacts with the respective suppliers;
  • optimising the integration of the equipment into the Elia network and, in this context, also drafting the necessary guidelines and documentation for their application in Elia’s investment projects;
  • advising project engineers and helping them realise the projects;
  • preparing training documentation and giving in-house training courses;
  • participating in internal working groups; in time, this could be extended to national and international working groups.

Your Profile

 

  • You have a strong affinity for electrical engineering and are willing to build up and share your technical expertise;
  • Experience of medium and/or high-voltage equipment would be an advantage;
  • You are willing to carry out short missions abroad;
  • You work well in a team, are a strong communicator and have good powers of persuasion;
  • Our team oversees a wide range of equipment. Although we support and guide each other within the team, each expert manages a specific domain. The ability to work independently is therefore a must;
  • You have strong analytical and synthesizing skills, which enables you to communicate a complex subject matter clearly (both orally and in writing);
  • You are multilingual: the ability to communicate fluently in English is vital because of our international contacts. A good knowledge of either Dutch or French is required, and be willing to learn the other national language if necessary;
  • Knowledge of MS Office would be an advantage.

Offer

 

  • Salary: a competitive salary package, allowance for representation expenses, year-end bonus, double vacation pay, meal vouchers (€10 per working day), eco-vouchers, sport & culture vouchers, bonuses based on individual and group results. 
  • Insurance: group insurance, hospitalisation insurance, ambulant care insurance for the whole family and also personal accident insurance. 
  • Vacation: You will be entitled to 20 vacation days and 5 additional vacation days, 6 local days, 4 exempt days (after 1 year of employment) and up to 5 long-service days (1 day for every 3 years in employment). 
  • Social fund: Year-end vouchers, birth and marriage  allowance. We will also cover part of the  cost of glasses, a dental  prosthesis or similar needs. 
  • Communication: you will be given an iPhone, a phone subscription (for work and private use) and a laptop with internet reimbursement. 
  • Discounts: you will enjoy a 30% discount on your gas and electricity bill. 
  • Mobility: we will offer you a company car and public transport or a mobility budget. 
  • Elia shares: Elia will give you the opportunity to subscribe to shares with a discount of 16.66% on the average share price. 

Location

 

Léon Monnoyer 3, 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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