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.
Internship- Python GUI Interface voor Power Electronic Design Studies (POWEL)
Requisition ID:  10748
Posting Start Date:  23/02/2026

Function

During this internship, you will:

  • Build a high‑level understanding of the building blocks of MTDC HVDC systems and the design workflow.
  • Become familiar with POWEL’s modular architecture and its role in simulation automation, post‑processing, and reporting.
  • Design and build functional GUI prototypes using Python GUI frameworks (Tkinter, PySimpleGUI, DearPyGUI, PyQt, …) and/or web‑based frameworks (Streamlit, Taipy, …).
  • Demonstrate the value of GUI‑based workflows for data entry, study execution, and results visualization.
  • If time permits: help define requirements for a fully integrated standalone GUI application and explore refactoring needs for backend–frontend separation.

Your Profile

We are looking for a motivated student with:

  • Strong Python experience and interest in programming.
  • Experience with at least one Python GUI framework.
  • Good programming practices and ability to use LLMs for development assistance.
  • Bachelor and/or Master in IT & Programming, Power Electronics, or System Studies.
  • Excellent fluency in English (all documentation and your main supervisor are English‑speaking).

Offer

At Elia, you are not just an intern—you play an active role in shaping tomorrow’s energy system. Our dynamic environment gives you the chance to explore the world of power system design, automation, and advanced digital tooling.

Practical Information

  • Location: Monnoyer
  • Duration: 4 to 8 weeks
  • Working days: 5 days per week
  • Start period: Flexible, except the last 2 weeks of July
  • Thesis integration possible: No

Location

Quai Léon Monnoyer 3, 1000 Bruxelles

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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