Asset Manager Underground High-Voltage Cables

Elia Group; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal vouchers (€10 per working day)

Eco-vouchers

Sport and culture vouchers

Company car

Mobility budget

Elia shares

Group insurance

Hospitalisation insurance

Private accident insurance

20 vacation days

Job summary

Elia Group, located in Brussels, seeks an Asset Manager for Underground High-Voltage Cables to monitor asset health, manage risks, and define maintenance budgets. You will work with maintenance/engineering teams and oversee innovative monitoring deployments (DTS/RTTR, DAS, PD).

Your analyses will guide long-term network strategy and investments. You will build the health index, contribute to budgets, and share knowledge through training while collaborating with national and international groups.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in civil or industrial engineering (electrical/electromechanical).
• Strong English and local language skills.
• Interest in electricity and asset management.
• Ability to analyze technical details and financial context.
• Pragmatic, results-oriented and customer-oriented.
• Experience with maintenance teams.

Responsibilities

• Investigate maintenance situations and incidents.
• Analyze incidents and develop maintenance policies.
• Monitor and manage innovative cable monitoring systems.
• Prepare annual and multi-year maintenance budgets.
• Provide technical advice to departments.
• Represent Elia in national and international groups.
• Deliver training courses.
• Report on activities and proposals.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Asset management

Analytical skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in civil/industrial engineering

Tools

DTS/RTTR

DAS

PD monitoring

Job description

Asset Manager Underground High-Voltage Cables

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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.

Asset Manager Underground High-Voltage Cables Requisition ID: 11483 Posting Start Date: 08/09/2026

Your challenge

As Asset Manager Underground High-Voltage Cables, you will be responsible for monitoring the condition of this asset fleet, managing risks, and defining the maintenance strategy and budgets.

To monitor and adjust the condition of the asset fleet, you will use information derived from incident analyses, reviews and technical analyses.

Within the fleet, you will oversee the implementation and management of the various innovative monitoring applications for underground cables, as well as their data and results (DTS/RTTR, DAS, PD monitoring, etc.).

Your advice and decisions will be based on your strong technical expertise. As Asset Manager, you will maintain a direct link with the maintenance teams and the engineering departments responsible for developing the network’s long-term vision.

What will you do?

The activities cover both existing and new assets:

• You will investigate information relating to situations regularly encountered by the maintenance teams.
• You will analyse incidents.
• You will develop policies and guidelines for maintenance, repair and replacement work.
• You will analyse diagnostic methods to improve asset reliability and extend asset lifetime.
• You will monitor the development and implementation of innovative monitoring systems: DTS/RTTR, DAS, PD monitoring, etc.
• You will define a health index, stock requirements and operating limits.
• You will analyse and develop concepts for the use of new technologies.
• You will prepare annual and multi-year maintenance budgets.
• You will develop and deliver training courses.

Collaborate, share expertise and make an impact:

• You will build expertise for yourself and the team through knowledge acquisition, training, experience, etc.
• You will apply processes and adapt them to the various departments within Elia (maintenance, projects, development, etc.).
• You will prepare reports, presentations and procedures in order to report on your activities and obtain approval for your proposals.
• You will use IT tools to support the various aspects of calculations and management.
• You will engage national and international companies to provide specific support.
• You will analyse the training needs of the project and maintenance teams, develop the required training and present it to them.
• You will provide technical advice to the various departments.
• You will participate in internal, national and international working groups and represent Elia within them.

Your Profile

• You hold a Master’s degree in civil or industrial engineering, specialising in electrical or electromechanical engineering.
• You have a good command of both national languages and a working knowledge of English.
• You have a strong interest in electricity and electromechanical engineering and are keen to expand your technical expertise and share it with others.
• You are able to investigate technical details in depth while also taking the necessary step back to place them in context, taking into account both the technical and financial aspects of asset management.
• You work pragmatically and are results-oriented.
• You are customer-oriented.
• You enjoy working with maintenance teams.
• You enjoy communicating and have strong powers of persuasion.
• Thanks to your excellent analytical and synthesis skills, you can explain complex topics clearly.
• You manage the tasks assigned to you autonomously and proactively.
• You can prepare clear, well-structured reports or presentations on the results of your activities.
• You have an entrepreneurial mindset.

Our Offer

You will join a key player in the energy transition and contribute every day to the development of tomorrow’s critical infrastructures.

We offer you:

• A stimulating and meaningful job within a technological environment that is constantly evolving;
• Numerous learning and professional development opportunities; A collaborative environment where autonomy, innovation and initiative are encouraged;
• A competitive salary package including:
  • Salary: Competitive salary package, representation allowance, year-end bonus, double holiday pay, meal vouchers (€10 per working day), eco-vouchers, sport and culture vouchers, bonus based on individual and collective results.
  • Insurance: Group insurance, hospitalisation insurance, outpatient care for family members and private accident insurance.
  • Holidays: You are entitled to 20 vacation days, 5 compensation days, 6 local days, 4 executive days (after 1 year of service) and up to 5 seniority days (1 day per 3 years of service).
  • Social fund: Year-end vouchers, birth and marriage bonuses, and partial reimbursement for expenses related to glasses, dental prostheses or similar needs.
  • Communication: You receive an iPhone with subscription (also for private use), reimbursement of your internet subscription and a laptop.
  • Discounts: You benefit from a 30% discount on your gas and electricity bill.
  • Mobility: We offer you a company car and a public transport subscription or a mobility budget.
  • Elia shares: Elia offers you the opportunity to subscribe to shares with a 16.66% discount on the average share price.

You will evolve within a company recognised as a Great Place to Work, where employee development and internal mobility are central priorities.

Why choose this role at Elia?

In this role, you will combine in-depth technical expertise with a tangible impact on the reliability and lifetime of the Belgian high-voltage grid. You will have the opportunity to closely follow innovative monitoring technologies for underground cables, help shape maintenance strategies and collaborate with a wide range of internal and external experts. You will also share your knowledge through training courses and represent Elia in national and international working groups.

Work 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!