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.
Designer Specialist Engineering Standards & Expertise - Secondary Systems
Requisition ID:  10211
Posting Start Date:  17/09/2025

Function

Job Description

The Engineering Standards & Expertise (ESE) Secondary Systems (SecSys) department is responsible for developing the standards to be applied in Elia’s infrastructure projects. These standards pertain to electrical equipment used for protection systems, control systems, automation, and measurement in the high-voltage installations of the electricity grid.

 

The key responsibilities of the Designer Specialist ESE include:

  • Reviewing and verifying standard plans/designs (“typicals”) provided by suppliers.
  • Participating in factory acceptance tests of electrical equipment when required.
  • Creating symbols in AutoCAD based on supplier plans and designs.
  • Preparing and/or reviewing standard plans (protection block diagrams and detailed principle diagrams) based on concept notes, standards, approved equipment, methodologies, and guidelines for use in Elia investment projects.
  • Managing your own planning according to priorities and deliverables.Being responsible for updating and maintaining all standards/tools utilizing macros/VBA in Excel (covering the entire domain of secondary systems).
  • Designing and maintaining additional tools in Excel where needed.

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Your Profile

  • Associate degree/Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in electricity, electronics, or automation.
  • Good command of AutoCAD.
  • Proficient in Windows Office applications.
  • Excellent command of Dutch and/or French, good knowledge of the second national language, as well as a good command of English due to frequent contacts with international suppliers.
  • Willingness to learn and develop expertise in a field that will demand a high and specific level of expertise over time.
  • An effective and assertive communicator who is customer-focused, values teamwork, and is resourceful.
  • Flexible and assertive.
  • Able to work independently, organized, and proactive, taking responsibility for achieving results.
  • Quality-oriented, accurate and precise in work.
  • Interested in new technologies in an environment that is rapidly evolving to meet future challenges.
  • Willing to undertake short trips abroad to attend factory acceptance tests (FATs) from time to time.

Offer

  • 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.)

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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