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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.

Senior Expert Secondary Systems - Protections and Automation

Reference ID:  9374

Do you want to be a key player in shaping the electricity grid of tomorrow?

 

Join us and use your expertise to support the energy transition. 

 

As a Senior Expert Secondary Systems, you will develop and expand your expertise in asset management for the critical infrastructure of our electricity transmission network. 

 

You will play a central role in defining, optimizing, and innovating protection and automation systems while contributing to large-scale projects. 

 

Your Mission:

 

In this role, you will take responsibility for several strategic activities: 

 

  • You monitor and coordinate discussions related to the integration of bay protections based on an IEC61850 architecture (substation bus and process bus). 
  • You collaborate with other departments, coordinate involved experts, and actively contribute with your analyses and recommendations. 
  • You represent Elia in committees such as Synergrid, sharing your expertise and defending Elia's interests in international projects. 
  • You collect, analyze, and consolidate knowledge about low-voltage equipment (controls, protections, batteries, telecom, etc.) to ensure their performance and reliability. 
  • You develop technical requirements, analyze field feedback, and propose improvement solutions. 
  • You participate in project definition, identify technical needs, and seek techno-economic optimizations. 
  • You validate equipment in the lab and in the field, ensuring compliance with defined standards. 
  • You create technical standards, train operational teams, and contribute to knowledge sharing within internal and international working groups. 

Your Profile

 

  • You hold a degree in civil or industrial engineering with a specialization in electricity or electromechanics. 
  • You have concrete experience in fields related to protections and electrical automation, particularly in a high-voltage environment. Concrete experience in implementing solutions based on the IEC61850 protocol (substation bus or process bus) is a plus. 
  • You are fluent in French or Dutch and have a good command of English. Knowledge of all three languages is a plus. 
  • You are autonomous, proactive, and capable of coordinating multidisciplinary teams. 
  • You combine excellent analytical and synthesis skills with a pragmatic, results-oriented mindset. 
  • You are comfortable with IT tools and are eager to learn asset management software specific to Elia. 

Offer

 

  • Salary: a competitive salary package, allowance for representation expenses, year-end bonus, double vacation pay, meal vouchers (€8 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: Sinterklaas and 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. 
  • Private PC plan: once every 3 years, a budget will be made available to you for a PC/tablet with software & peripherals for personal use. 
  • 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. 

Why Join Elia?

 

  • Direct impact: You will contribute to the safety and reliability of an electricity grid essential to the energy transition. 
  • Innovative projects: You will work on cutting-edge technologies such as IEC61850 (substation & process bus). 
  • Strategic role: You will be at the heart of technical decisions and actively participate in initiatives of national and international scope. 
  • Stimulating environment: You will collaborate with passionate experts in a setting where excellence and innovation are key. 

Location

 

Quai 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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