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.

Team Lead Engineering
Requisition ID:  10757
Posting Start Date:  09/03/2026

Function


As Team Lead Engineering & Design, you give direction to the team: you steer, supervise, support, coach, organize and develop the operation and the team members. You ensure that the team functions optimally and that Large Projects receives the necessary support for studies. You will monitor the quality of the deliverables, compliance with safety regulations, norms and standards, and correct execution of the studies within the budget, scope and the proposed timing.


The role mainly involves the following tasks:

  • Managing and facilitating engineering and design activities to ensure that the team delivers the necessary project deliverables within the agreed timeframe, as well as meeting the project’s quality and scope requirements: planning, technical feasibility, assistance and advice before and during project execution in consultation with programme/project management.
  • Build, develop, and motivate a competent team, taking into account the organisation’s current and future needs. Ensure a collaborative, stimulating, and results‑oriented work environment that enables each team member to contribute effectively to the team’s and the projects’ objectives
  • As part of projects included in the ‘Large Projects’ portfolio: conducting preliminary analyses of potential infrastructure projects to verify and confirm their technical feasibility. Formulating recommendations for the future implementation of these infrastructure projects.
  • Providing P2MOs with the necessary planning information to enable them to carry out the overall planning analyses required for capacity, portfolio management, etc.
  • Assisting with and providing the necessary information concerning technical skills management, engineering tools, technical standardisation and technical feedback.
  • Translating technical standardisation into engineering and design standards.
  • Organising discussion and representation for your field within the Technical Advisory Groups.
  • Establishing collaboration in the context of studies for pilot projects.
  • - Formulating responses to questions and problems arising from the construction site.
  • - Collaboration in the context of authorisation files.

Your Profile

 

  • Civil or industrial engineer, preferably in electrical engineering, electromechanics or architecture, depending on the area of responsibility
  • Language skills: French / Dutch / English
  • Experience in managing a team of employees
  • Experience in engineering, expertise, project management, preferably in the field of high-voltage installations or equivalent
  • Management of contracts and services

Offer

 

  • Salary: a competitive salary package, allowance for representation expenses, 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.  
  • 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

 

Quai Léon Monnoyer 3, 1000 Brussels

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!