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.
Electricity Market Expert - NC DR
Requisition ID:  10619
Posting Start Date:  19/02/2026

Function

 

Elia plays a pivotal role in driving the energy transition by enabling a reliable, sustainable, and affordable electricity system. As Belgium’s transmission system operator, Elia integrates increasing volumes of renewable energy into the grid, supporting the decarbonisation of society. Nonetheless this integration increases balancing challenges and requires mobilising all available flexibility—including decentralised sources like industrial electrification, batteries, EVs and heat pumps. 

 

Within the Market Energy Solutions department, the Market Expert chapter designs and evolves market mechanisms to lower participation barriers and ensure efficient use of flexibility across the system. This role will be the chapter’s focal point for the adoption and implementation of the Network Code on Demand Response (NCDR)—turning new European requirements into practical design, processes and tools for the Belgian market. 

 

WHAT YOU WILL DO

 

As the Electricity Market Expert – NCDR, you will lead Elia’s end to end preparation and implementation:

  • Present NCDR requirements to Elia colleagues and, where relevant, to Belgian DSOs, ensuring a shared understanding of Elia’s obligations and responsibilities.
  • Clarify interpretations of selected NCDR provisions with other TSOs, ENTSO E or competent authorities when needed; consolidate positions and feed them back into Elia’s design choices.
  • Assess impacts and propose an implementation plan: coordinate with impacted Elia departments (and, where relevant, DSOs) to analyse process, contractual, data and IT/tooling impacts; deliver a high level, sequenced plan from gap analysis to go live.
  • Translating complex market concepts into clear, accessible design documentation.
  • Engaging with stakeholders (regulators, authorities, system operators, associations, market participants) to align on market design;
  • Voicing Elia’s opinion in national and international forums (e.g. Synergrid, ENTSO-E), and coordinate internal actions related to these engagements;
  • Integrating market concepts into regulated contracts and operational rules;
  • Supporting the implementation of these mechanisms within Elia’s tools and processes.
  • A critical part of your mission will be ensuring strong and constructive collaboration with DSOs. You will act as a key interface to align processes, data exchanges, and technical/market requirements, enabling consistent and efficient demand response activation across both transmission and distribution networks.
    You will co create and implement Elia’s market design vision and roadmaps for demand response, while ensuring alignment with European, federal and regional regulations.

Your Profile

 

  • Solid understanding of electricity systems and market dynamics, prior experience in flexibility/demand response integration
  • Strong analytical skills for conducting economic and technical evaluations.
  • Familiar with EU legislation developments—especially the NC DR—and the ability to translate regulatory text into practical market design.
  • Excellent stakeholder‑management skills, with proven ability to build trust and alignment with DSOs and other key market players.
  • Excellent communication skills in English and French and/or Dutch, with working knowledge of the other national language.
  • Master’s or PhD in Engineering, law, Management or Economics.
  • Prior experience in the energy sector and electricity markets.
  • Proactivity and organization, with a strong sense of ownership.
  • Comfortable navigating fast-paced environments and adapting to fast evolving (regulatory) circumstances.

 

 

 

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: 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. 
  • 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. 

Location

 

Keizerslaan 20, 1000 Brussels

Our office is easily accessible by public transport, a 5-minute walk from Brussels-Central station.

We also operate a hybrid work policy that allows you to combine working in the office and at home.

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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