High Voltage Substations Engineer,

Elia Group; Brussel; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package

Family insurance

Vacation days

Mobile phone and laptop

Company car or mobility budget

Share purchase discount

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Elia Group is seeking a Senior High Voltage Substations Engineer to define and maintain the technical framework for HV projects in Belgium. You will draft guidelines, specifications and templates, ensuring alignment with safety, environment and grid development goals.

You will work with a team of technical experts, manage contractor qualification processes, and communicate standard changes broadly. A master’s degree in electrical engineering and 5+ years HV experience are required, with fluency

Qualifications

• Master's degree in engineering with electrical/electromechanical focus.
• Minimum five years in high-voltage field, including two years as Project Leader/Engineer Substations.
• Analytical mindset and ability to align diverse expert views.
• Proactive, independent work style and team orientation.
• Fluent in French or Dutch with knowledge of the other language; English preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft standards, guidelines and specifications for HV substations and projects.
• Coordinate with contractors, project managers and engineers to improve specifications.
• Develop processes, templates and methods for technical activities and quality control.
• Communicate technical standard developments regularly to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Purchasing on contractor qualification and qualification of quality managers.

Skills

Analytical mind

Independent work

Team player

Excellent communication

Fluent in French or Dutch

English knowledge

Education

Master's degree in industrial or civil engineering (electrical/electromechanical)

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.

High Voltage Substations Engineer

Introduction

As a High Voltage Substations Engineer, you will create and maintain the asynchronous technical framework that enables infrastructure projects to be carried out in the most qualitative, standardised and efficient manner possible. The term "asynchronous technical framework" refers to all technical documents and plans, also known as standards, which are made available to projects as a starting point and must be applied as far as possible. When defining these standards, you will seek optimal technical solutions that, from a technical and economic standpoint, meet the needs of Elia, its customers and the market, and are in line with the development and maintenance of the electricity grid. You will take into account all relevant Elia strategies in terms of finance, the environment, safety, concepts, etc., as well as the available resources. You will work closely with the technical expertise and maintenance departments, and integrate safety considerations into all your thinking. You will join a team of Technical Experts specialising in Substations Electrical Works, where you will focus on the high-voltage section.

Function

(Substations Electrical Works - HV part)

• You deal with complex technical issues and operational feedback relating to your area of expertise and anchor solutions in existing or new standards.
• You will draft engineering guidelines these documents will describe the instructions to be followed during the design phase and any missing intermediate steps in order to apply the standards created for greenfield situations (new installations) to brownfield situations (existing installations).
• You will draft technical specifications for companies, including both general specifications and templates for specific specifications. In particular, you will manage feedback on these specifications and act as the main point of contact for the various stakeholders involved in the realisation of projects (contractors/entrepreneurs, project managers, project engineers, site managers, maintenance representatives, etc.). Based on input from these various parties, you work to continuously improve these specifications.
• You will collaborate with Purchasing on contractor qualification. This concerns the procedure that must be followed in order to undertake work for Elia as a contractor. As part of this procedure, the candidate contractor’s technical capabilities are assessed, among other factors. In addition to the companies’ technical qualification, you are also responsible for the technical certification of qualified contractors’ quality managers. These individuals' knowledge of technical specifications is assessed by means of a test.
• You will develop processes, templates and methods related to technical activities (e.g. study report template, development and monitoring of quality control processes for studies and execution, etc.).
• You will share the experience you have gained with your colleagues and project collaborators by offering them support with their questions and providing technical training.
• You are responsible for communicating developments in technical standards in your area of expertise at a regular basis.

In consultation with the technical expertise departments, you will also be responsible for

• Ensuring the management of technical standards and the corresponding tools required for the successful execution of projects.
• Ensuring that the organisation has the most advanced engineering tools for its infrastructure projects.

Your Profile

• You have a master's degree in industrial or civil engineering (with a specialisation in electrical or electromechanical engineering) or equivalent and have an interest in the development of substations and grids in general.
• You have a minimum of five years' experience in the high-voltage field, including at least two years as a Project Leader or Project Engineer Substations.
• You have an analytical and critical mind.
• You are assertive and able to summarise and objectively align the differing views of various experts.
• You are proactive and capable of working independently.
• You are a team player and have excellent interpersonal skills. You are persuasive and know how to convey a message in an informative manner (both verbally and in writing).
• You are fluent in French or Dutch and have a sound knowledge of the other language, and ideally also English. You are able to communicate and give presentations in French and Dutch.

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

Léon Monnoyerkaai 3, 1000 Brussels

There's something electric in the air with this job offer!

• 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!