Electrical Engineer

Akkodis; Wallonië; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

13.92 months salary

Company car or mobility budget

Flexible cafeteria plan

Training and development

Structured onboarding

Technical communities access

Referral bonuses

Career development across projects

Job summary

Akkodis is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead HV/LV activities for a strategic power infrastructure upgrade. The role involves coordinating contractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders through the full lifecycle, including installation, testing and commissioning.

You will review technical deliverables, ensure compliance with RGIE, and support handover documentation, with strong emphasis on safety and reliability of the electrical system.

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electromechanics or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in industrial electrical engineering projects with HV/LV installations.
• Strong knowledge of electrical distribution systems, transformers, switchgear and power infrastructure.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary stakeholders in complex projects.
• Experience installation, commissioning and start-up of electrical systems.
• Knowledge of Belgian RGIE regulations.

Responsibilities

• Act as the technical lead for HV/LV activities on a strategic power infrastructure upgrade.
• Coordinate engineers, contractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Supervise installation, testing and commissioning of new electrical infrastructure.
• Manage migration and integration of HV/LV systems for continuity of site operations.
• Review electrical deliverables, diagrams and specifications.
• Monitor progress, risks and technical issues with escalation as needed.
• Ensure compliance with electrical standards and Belgian regulations.
• Support installation and commissioning of major equipment (transformers, switchgear).
• Coordinate FAT, SAT and commissioning activities.
• Collaborate with Facilities, Engineering, Operations and external contractors.
• Prepare and validate final handover documentation and operating procedures.
• Contribute to safety initiatives and site safety practices.

Skills

HV/LV coordination

Electrical distribution

Project coordination

Contractor management

Installation & commissioning

Regulatory compliance

English communication

French proficiency

Technical documentation review

Education

Electrical Engineering degree (Master's or Bachelor's)

Job description

Akkodis is a global leader in the engineering and R&D market that is leveraging the power of connected data to accelerate innovation and digital transformation. With a shared passion for technology and talent, 50,000 engineers and digital experts deliver deep cross-sector expertise in 30 countries across North America, EMEA and APAC. Akkodis offers broad industry experience, and strong know-how in key technology sectors such as mobility, software & technology services, robotics, testing, simulations, data security, AI & data analytics. The combined IT and engineering expertise brings a unique end-to-end solution offering, with four service lines (Consulting, Solutions, Talents and Academy) to support clients in rethinking their product development and business processes, improve productivity, minimize time to market and shape a smarter and more sustainable tomorrow.

Akkodis is part of the Adecco Group. Our Website: www.akkodis.com

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the technical lead for all High Voltage (HV) and Low Voltage (LV) activities related to a strategic power infrastructure upgrade project.
• Coordinate engineering contractors, system integrators, suppliers and internal stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Supervise the installation, testing and commissioning activities associated with the new electrical infrastructure.
• Manage the migration and integration of new HV/LV systems while ensuring continuity and reliability of site operations.
• Review and validate electrical engineering deliverables, including single-line diagrams, technical specifications, calculations and vendor documentation.
• Monitor project progress, milestones, risks and technical issues, ensuring timely resolution and escalation when required.
• Ensure compliance with applicable electrical standards, site requirements and Belgian electrical regulations (RGIE).
• Support the installation and commissioning of major electrical equipment, including transformers, switchgear and associated protection systems.
• Coordinate Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) and final commissioning activities.
• Collaborate closely with Facilities, Engineering, Operations, Maintenance and external contractors to ensure successful project execution.
• Prepare and validate the final handover documentation package, including as-built documentation, maintenance strategies and operating procedures.
• Contribute to safety initiatives and ensure all project activities are executed in accordance with site safety standards and best engineering practices.

Required Profile

• Master's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electromechanics or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in industrial electrical engineering projects involving HV and LV installations.
• Strong knowledge of electrical distribution systems, transformers, switchgear and power infrastructure.
• Proven experience coordinating multidisciplinary stakeholders within complex industrial projects.
• Experience in installation, commissioning and start-up of electrical systems.
• Good understanding of electrical protection systems, power distribution and network integration.
• Knowledge of Belgian electrical regulations (RGIE) is required.
• Experience reviewing electrical calculations, technical specifications and engineering documentation.
• Ability to manage contractors, engineering partners and external suppliers.
• Strong project coordination, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, life sciences, chemical, energy or other highly regulated industrial environments is considered an asset.
• Fluent in French and comfortable communicating in English.

What we have to offer

At Akkodis, we want to give you the right environment to develop your expertise and grow throughout your career. You can count on:

• A permanent contract
• An attractive compensation package, including 13.92 months of salary
• A company car or mobility budget, depending on your package
• A flexible cafeteria plan
• Training and development opportunities to strengthen both your technical and professional skills
• A structured onboarding and regular follow-up, including career discussions and support from your managers
• Access to technical communities and experts to exchange knowledge and develop your expertise
• Referral and business bonuses when you contribute to growing our teams and business
• Opportunities to develop your career across different projects, technologies, and areas of expertise