Function

To contribute to Europe and Belgium’s ambitions for the Energy Transition, Elia has foreseen to extend its offshore high voltage grid, by constructing the Princess Elisabeth Energy Island. The grid shall connect the new Belgian windfarms situated within the “Princess Elisabeth Windfarm zone”. 

Elia is currently building and constructing:

1. • An artificial energy island (with offshore transmission infrastructure)
   • Multiple AC substations at 66kV & 220 kV (The windfarms are to be connect at the 66kV level = scope windfarm owners)
   • 6x 220kV AC export cable systems of ~50 km each to be connected to the onshore Substation GEZEL

Job description:

As Project Leader Substation – Offshore Wind :

• You report to the HVAC substation package manager.
• You will develop and implement the strategy for the Elia HVAC equipment on the island and the windfarm interface
• You will lead a multi-disciplinary team of project leaders/project engineers and experts, who manage the design, construction, installation and commissioning of the HVAC equipment on the island (GIS 66kV, GIS 220kV, Transformers, Shunts, High voltage cables and protection cubicles).
• You will lead the interaction with the offshore windfarms

• 1. Co-develop technical framework as input for windfarm tenders
  2. Perform role of technical SPOC during the windfarm tender process
  3. Write client detailed studies
  4. Follow up of engineering and construction of the windfarms (as TSO).

• You are responsible for followings tasks:
  1. HVAC equipment on the island;
  2. Windfarms on the island;
  3. Status & progress reporting;
  4. Ensure an inherently safe and ergonomic design and execution;
  5. Organize readiness/quality gates;
  6. Coordinate
     • Internal and external stakeholders;
     • RFIs (Requests For Information)
     • NCs (Nonconformities)
     • SIMOPS (simultaneous operations)
  7. Coordinate interfaces with other packages (e.g. offshore cable package, island package, other Elia departments)
  8. Status & progress reporting;

• You are a Safety Leader, continuously looking for technical improvements and for safety enhancements by making a proactive contribution to the feedback process.
• You ensure timely delivery as well as quality and safety of your assigned tasks
• You cooperate and coordinate with multi-disciplinary team of experts and internal/external consultants.
• You perform regular reports regarding status and progress of your assigned tasks
• You represent Elia towards different stakeholders

Your Profile

• You are a qualified civil or industrial engineer specialising in electrical or mechanical engineering.
• You have at least 4 years of experience with high voltage substation projects
• Experience with GIS (Gas Insulated Switchgear), transformers and shunt reactors as well as Secondary Systems.
• Experience in offshore projects is a plus
• You have project-management experience and expertise in high-voltage matters.
• You are fluent in English and Dutch, French is a plus.
• You have a keen sense of responsibility and excellent organisational skills.
• You are a smooth, assertive communicator and a resourceful, customer-oriented team player.
• You are a quick learner

Offer

• Salary: a competitive salary package, allowance for representation expenses, 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 insurance for the whole family.  
• Vacation: you will be entitled to 20 vacation days, 12 additional vacation days and 3 exempt days (after 1 year of employment) and up to 5 long-service days (1 day for every 3 years in employment). 
• Communication: you will be given an iPhone, a phone subscription (for work and private use) and a laptop with internet reimbursement.  
• Mobility: we will offer you a company car and public transport or a mobility budget.  
• 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

• The project office is @ Quai Léon Monnoyer 3, 1000 Brussels.
• The job will require travel to construction sites  in the Netherlands (Vlissingen and Rotterdam) on a frequent basis