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.
Technical Expert IED configuration and FAT Protection Cubicles
Requisition ID:  8124
Posting Start Date:  25/08/2025

Function

Are you a technical expert with a passion for protection systems and high-voltage installations? Elia is looking for an IED configuration and FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing) Technical Expert for Protection Cubicles to join our Software Interface team in Brussels.  

You will play a crucial role in the tuning and control of our Standardized Protection, Automation and Control Systems (SPACS).

Your main tasks include:  

  • The configuration of Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs) used in protection cubicles, which is the main role of the Software Interface team. Based on electrical schemes and logical schemes (functional block diagram) from project studies, you particularize standard IED configuration files for specific applications on HV grid. You also act as a quality controller for the studies.
  • Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) : You are responsible for the configuration files and the compliance with the study and Elia's protection concepts.  You are available (on site and/or remotely) to support the team that conducts the FAT on the project cubicles.  
  • Standards improvement: Contributing to the development and improvement of standards by providing feedback on concept notes, application notes, diagrams and IED parameterisation.
  • Support: Answering questions from designers on standard diagrams and parameterisation, and support on-site technical teams during commissioning.
  • Expertise development: obtaining and maintaining knowledge in all relevant standards within your work area and ensure their correct application.

 

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Your Profile

  • Education: you have a bachelor’s degree in electronics, electromechanics, electrical engineering or equivalent through experience.
  • Language skills: you have a good knowledge of Dutch or French, and a basic knowledge of the second language; you have a basic knowledge of English.
  • Technical passion: you are interested in electrical engineering and you are motivated to expand your expertise in power system protection and power system automation.
  • Solution-oriented: you are customer-oriented, a team player and willing to work in the field.
  • Communication: you have strong oral and written communication skills; you are persuasive and analytical.
  • Experience: you have a number of years of experience in any of the following domains: SPACS cubicles, programming of IEDs, operation of high-voltage grids and protection systems, and knowledge of high-voltage equipment.
  • Software skills: experience with MS Office and structured reporting.

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Offer

 

As a Technical Expert FAT you will also receive the following perks: 
 

  • Salary: a competitive salary package, year-end bonus, double vacation pay, meal vouchers (€8 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.)

#LI-hybrid

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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