Senior HV Substations Engineer: Standards & Grid Impact

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

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