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.
Stage - Business Intern, Standards & Methods
Requisition ID:  11698
Posting Start Date:  10/11/2026

Function

You will divide your time equally between the following two areas:
Standards & Methods (50%)
•    You will map the standards, methods, decision gates and deliverables used across IT Delivery.
•    You will identify gaps and overlaps in the existing ways of working.
•    You will turn your findings into clear guidance on Confluence and SharePoint that product teams can use in practice.
•    You will help organise and facilitate workshops.
•    You will collect feedback from the different chapters and product teams.
Chapter Office (50%)
At the start of your internship, one business case will be selected for you to own. The possible business cases are:
•    HR and recruitment: you will analyse the entire hiring process, from the initial request through to onboarding. You will identify bottlenecks and propose solutions to reduce the time to fill open positions.
•    Budget: you will develop a model to track headcount and costs per chapter. You will also set up a simple monthly reporting routine.
•    Learning & Development: you will assess skills needs across the different chapters and design a practical training plan.
It is possible to integrate a master’s thesis into this internship.

Your Profile

•    You are currently enrolled in a master’s degree programme in business, administration, engineering or a related field.
•    You are fluent in English and have knowledge of Dutch and French.
•    You are a structured thinker who can break down a problem, find the necessary data and draw a clear conclusion.
•    You have strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.
•    You are proactive, curious and comfortable asking questions.
•    You are interested in how large IT organisations operate.
•    Experience with Jira, Confluence or BI reporting is considered an asset.

•    Period: between January and June 2027.
•    Duration: 8 to 12 weeks.
•    Driving licence: not required.

This is an academic internship for students who are currently completing a master’s degree. The internship must be part of your academic curriculum, and an internship agreement issued by your educational institution is required.

Offer

•    Ownership of a concrete business case that you will present to the chapter management.
•    Close coaching from the Standards & Methods team.
•    A hybrid working environment.
•    Insight into how a large IT organisation operates, from standards and methods to budget and people management.
•    An academic internship undertaken as part of your educational institution’s internship agreement.

Location

Elia, Boulevard de l’Empereur 20, 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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