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.
Technician secondary systems - settings
Requisition ID:  11200
Posting Start Date:  29/09/2026

Function

Are you passionate about secondary systems, high-voltage substations, new technologies and the challenges associated with the energy transition?

Would you like to put your expertise to work on infrastructure that is essential to Belgium and contribute directly to the reliability of tomorrow’s electrical grid?

Join Elia's Settings & Software Interfaces team and participate in the development, configuration and continuous improvement of the protection, automation and control systems that secure Belgium’s high-voltage network.

Your Mission

Within Elia Expertise & Standards, you play a key role in the evolution of the protection, automation and control systems deployed across the high-voltage grid.

Thanks to your technical expertise, or your willingness to further develop it, you contribute to ensuring the quality, safety and performance of the solutions implemented on a rapidly evolving electrical network.

You will join a recognised team of experts and have the opportunity to work on strategic projects related to grid modernisation and the integration of renewable energy sources.

The team’s activities include protection settings, IED configuration, technical validation activities and the continuous improvement of standards. Depending on your experience, interests and professional development within the team, you will have the opportunity to develop your expertise in one or several of these domains.

Specifically, you will:

  • Contribute to protection studies, protection settings definition, IED configuration or technical validation activities, depending on your experience and interests.
  • Participate in the development, parameterisation and validation of protection, automation and control systems for the high-voltage network.
  • Ensure that implemented solutions comply with Elia’s protection concepts, standards and quality requirements.
  • Collaborate with Engineering, Project Management, Commissioning, Asset Management and Operations teams to ensure the reliability and performance of the grid.
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of methods, tools and technologies used to address the challenges of the energy transition.

Why join this team?

  • You contribute directly to the security and reliability of Belgium’s electricity network.
  • You participate in innovative projects at the heart of the energy transition and grid modernisation.
  • You work in a recognised team of experts where knowledge sharing and professional development are key priorities.
  • You broaden your competencies through diverse assignments, training opportunities and career development possibilities.
  • You have the opportunity to progressively expand your expertise and responsibilities within Elia.

Your Profile


You are technically curious, enjoy analysing problems and are eager to develop your skills in protection and automation systems for high-voltage networks.

You identify with several of the following:

  • You hold a bachelor's degree or technical qualification in electrical engineering, electronics, electromechanics, industrial automation or an equivalent field.
  • You have experience in a technical environment such as industrial automation, PLC programming, commissioning, maintenance, control systems, electrical infrastructure or similar activities.
  • You have a strong interest in technical systems and new technologies and are motivated to further develop your expertise in protection and secondary systems.
  • You enjoy learning and are eager to continuously strengthen your technical skills.
  • You are able to work both independently and as part of a team.
  • You are proficient in Microsoft Office tools.
  • You hold a valid driving licence (category B) and are willing to travel occasionally within Belgium.

 

Experience with electrical protection systems, high-voltage substations or digital protection systems is considered an asset. Knowledge of Dutch, French and/or English is a plus.

Offer

 

  • Salary: a competitive salary package, 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 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

 

Depending on your location and the team’s needs: Schaerbeek, Merksem or Crealys

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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