Substation Primary Equipment Specialist (MV/HV, Hybrid)

ENGIE Group; Belgique; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-optimized bonus plan

Hospitalization and medical expenses保险

Meal vouchers 10 EUR with net contrib.

Attractive retirement plan

Green company car or mobility plan

34 holidays and remote work up to 2 d/

Job summary

ENGIE Laborelec in Belgium seeks an Electrical Expert to grow into a subject matter expert on primary equipment of electrical substations. You will join a team of about 35 experts, combining lab testing, investigations, and engineering to support ENGIE entities and external clients across battery, solar, HV transmission, and grid topics.

The role offers hands-on lab work, occasional on-site witnessing, and strong mentorship from senior specialists in a multinational setting.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Junior profile: trainee (from school) or up to 3 years of experience.
• Strong interest in MV & HV electrical equipment and substations.
• Affinity with hands-on, equipment-oriented engineering (lab + expertise).
• Working proficiency in Dutch and English; French is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop expertise in primary equipment of MV & HV substations (circuit breakers, disconnectors, terminations, surge arresters, cables).
• Perform root cause analyses (RCA) and failure investigations on switchgear for DSOs and the nuclear business line.
• Contribute to design reviews for BESS projects, solar parks, and HV transmission lines.
• Carry out laboratory testing, inspections, and technical assessments, with occasional on-site witnessing.
• Review technical documentation and provide independent expert opinions.
• Collaborate closely with cable and transformer experts, as well as renewable, nuclear, and international business lines.
• Grow into a key reference within the team, supported by experienced mentors.

Education

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

ENGIE Laborelec in Belgium seeks an Electrical Expert to grow into a subject matter expert on primary equipment of electrical substations. You will join a team of about 35 experts, combining lab testing, investigations, and engineering to support ENGIE entities and external clients across battery, solar, HV transmission, and grid topics.

The role offers hands-on lab work, occasional on-site witnessing, and strong mentorship from senior specialists in a multinational setting.