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.
Reliability Engineer
Requisition ID:  9232
Posting Start Date:  03/09/2026

Join Elia and contribute to tomorrow’s energy grid

 

Elia operates the Belgian high-voltage grid (from 380 kV to 30 kV) and plays a strategic role in developing the electricity market, managing critical infrastructure and balancing the electricity system.

 

With more than 3,000 passionate professionals, the Elia Group is also active in Germany and contributes actively to achieving Europe’s energy and climate objectives.

 

Joining Elia means taking part in innovative and sustainable projects that have a tangible impact on the reliability and future of the energy supply – in Belgium and beyond.

 

Your role: Reliability Engineer

 

As a Reliability Engineer, you will play a key role in developing a leading knowledge centre within the Elia Group, focused on advanced asset management practices.

 

You will actively contribute to the Group’s vision for condition-based, risk-based, remote and predictive asset management by developing the associated processes, concepts and IT tools.

Your responsibilities

 

  • Continuously improve asset management concepts, processes and methods at Elia (asset risk management, cost and performance management, maintenance and replacement policies, etc.).
  • Ensure alignment with best practices (FMECA, development of condition-based maintenance, business cases to optimise asset life-cycle costs) and standards (ISO and IEC).
  • Identify business impacts and transformation needs.
  • Lead cross-functional projects to develop IT tools, data systems and document management solutions dedicated to asset management.
  • Advise and challenge asset managers in drafting new maintenance and replacement policies, using an approach based on risk and cost optimisation.
  • Contribute to the strategic partnership with the Spanish grid operator Redeia.
  • Contribute to international working groups (IEC, IMdR, etc.).
  • Train asset managers and stakeholders in asset management and risk management methodologies.

Your Profile

 

  • Master’s degree in mathematics, statistics or applied mathematical engineering (MANDATORY).
  • Proficiency in Python.
  • Proficiency in data processing.
  • Basic knowledge of the activities of an electricity grid operator.
  • Experience in asset management is an asset.
  • Ability to master risk management concepts and the associated processes.
  • Excellent problem-solving, logical reasoning, creative thinking and synthesis skills.
  • Ability to work at both strategic (long-term vision, modelling) and operational (practical implementation) levels.
  • Strong organisational and multitasking skills, with attention to detail.
  • Very good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to bring together different viewpoints and turn them into concrete solutions.
  • Experience in project management and change management.
  • Proficiency in French or Dutch, as well as English.

Why join Elia?

 

We offer you much more than just a job:

 

  • A dynamic and innovative environment where your expertise directly contributes to shaping tomorrow’s energy landscape.
  • Unique opportunities for continuous professional development.
  • A collaborative corporate culture where your opinion truly matters.

 

At Elia, you choose a future-focused career.

Your salary package and benefits

 

  • Salary: a competitive salary package, allowance for representation expenses, 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. 
  • Insurance: group insurance, hospitalisation insurance and ambulant care insurance for the whole family. 
  • Vacation: you will be entitled to 20 vacation days, 12 additional vacation days and 3 exempt days (after 1 year of employment) and up to 5 long-service days (1 day for every 3 years in employment). 
  • Communication: you will be given an iPhone, a phone subscription (for work and private use) and a laptop with internet reimbursement. 
  • Mobility: we will offer you a company car and public transport or a mobility budget. 
  • 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. 

Work Location

 

  • Quai Léon Monnoyer 3 – 1000 Brussels
  • Occasional travel to Berlin (a few days per month)

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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