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.
Technical Expert FAT Protection Cubicles
Requisition ID:  8124
Posting Start Date:  21/05/2025

Function


Are you a technical expert with a passion for protection systems and high-voltage installations? Elia is looking for a FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing) Technical Expert for Protection Cubicles to join our team in Brussels.

 

As FAT Technical Expert, you will play a crucial role in the tuning and control of our Substation Protection and Control Systems (SPACS). Your main tasks include:

 

  • Parameterisation of IEDs: Tuning standard settings for Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs) based on project studies, so that they function correctly in SPACS cubicles.
  • Factory Acceptance Testing: Supporting Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) on our project equipment. You will troubleshoot and ensure compliance with project studies.
  • Standards improvement: Contributing to the development and improvement of standards by providing feedback on concept notes, application notes, diagrams and IED parameterisation.
  • Support: Answering questions from designers on standard diagrams and parameterisation, and support on-site technical teams during commissioning.
  • Quality control: Inspecting standard modules and IED settings to ensure quality and compliance with standards.
  • Expertise development: Delving into all relevant standards within your work area and ensure their correct application.

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Your Profile

 

  • Education: you have a bachelor’s degree in electronics, electromechanics, electrical engineering or equivalent through experience.
  • Language skills: you have a good knowledge of Dutch and/or French; English is a plus.
  • Technical passion: you are interested in electrical engineering and you are motivated to expand your expertise.
  • Solution-oriented: you are customer-oriented, a team player and willing to work in the field.
  • Communication: you have strong oral and written communication skills; you are persuasive and analytical.
  • Experience: you have a number of years of experience in any of the following domains: SPACS cubicles, programming of IEDs, operation of high-voltage grids and protection systems, and knowledge of high-voltage equipment.
  • Software skills: experience with MS Office and structured reporting.

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Offer

 

As a Technical Expert FAT you will also receive the following perks: 
 

  • 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.)

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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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