Technician secondary systems - settings,

Elia Group; Brussel; Sur place; EUR 65 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Group insurance

Hospitalisation insurance

Family medical cover

Annual leave + extra days

Company phone and laptop

Vehicle allowance or company car

Elia share plan discount

Résumé du poste

Elia Group in Belgium seeks a meticulous protection systems engineer to configure and optimize high‑voltage protection settings across the grid. You will calculate, document and monitor settings, collaborating with engineering and operations teams to ensure safety and reliability.

The role blends technical analysis, field verification and continuous improvement, offering exposure to protection coordination, grid analysis and new technologies as Belgium advances its energy transition.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience in electrical protection, commissioning or similar activities.
• Bachelors degree or technical qualification in electricity, electronics or electromechanics.
• Knowledge of protection systems and associated software (Digsi, MiCOM Agile, ASR or equivalent) is an advantage.
• Excellent analytical skills and a genuine interest in solving complex technical problems.
• A collaborative approach while being able to work independently.A strong sense of responsibility and safety awareness.
• Proficiency in MS Office tools.
• Proficiency in at least one of the national languages (French or Dutch) as a native language, with willingness to learn the other; English is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Define and calculate protection settings for high‑voltage grid installations.
• Carry out selectivity studies and contribute to the continuous improvement of protection coordination.
• Participate in the analysis of technical incidents and propose the necessary corrective actions.
• Monitor the implementation of settings in the field in collaboration with maintenance and commissioning teams.
• Develop settings related to the connection of new customers and ensure their optimal integration into the grid.
• Produce clear, high‑quality technical documentation to ensure the long‑term retention of knowledge.
• Work with a wide range of in‑house experts on strategic projects for the future of the grid.

Connaissances

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Safety awareness

MS Office

Formation

Bachelor7s degree in electricity/electronics/electromechanics

Outils

Digsi

MiCOM Agile

ASR

MS Office

Description du poste

Overview

Excited to work for a key Belgian player in the energy landscape? Elia Belgium plays a crucial role in ensuring the reliability and sustainability of the electricity supply in our country. Side‑by‑side with talented colleagues, you will help build a sustainable, green and reliable energy infrastructure that stimulates economic growth and reduces our ecological footprint.

Role

At the heart of the energy transition, you will play a key role in configuring and optimising protection systems that ensure the country’s continuous power supply. As part of a team of passionate experts, you will be responsible for calculating, documenting and monitoring the settings of the protection systems used on the Elia grid.

Responsibilities

• Define and calculate protection settings for high‑voltage grid installations.
• Carry out selectivity studies and contribute to the continuous improvement of protection coordination.
• Participate in the analysis of technical incidents and propose the necessary corrective actions.
• Monitor the implementation of settings in the field in collaboration with maintenance and commissioning teams.
• Develop settings related to the connection of new customers and ensure their optimal integration into the grid.
• Produce clear, high‑quality technical documentation to ensure the long‑term retention of knowledge.
• Work with a wide range of in‑house experts (Engineering, Asset Management, Asset Operations, GD & NetOp, etc.) on strategic projects for the future of the grid.

Unique Aspects

• A direct impact on the safety and stability of the national electricity grid.
• A variety of technical challenges combining protection, selectivity, grid analysis and new technologies.
• Daily collaboration with recognised experts in their field.
• A role that combines technical studies, fieldwork and continuous improvement.
• The opportunity to actively contribute to the energy transition and the development of future grids.

Qualifications

We are looking for a meticulous, inquisitive person with a passion for electrical systems.

• Minimum five years of experience in electrical protection, commissioning or similar activities.
• Bachelor’s degree or technical qualification in electricity, electronics or electromechanics.
• Knowledge of protection systems and associated software (Digsi, MiCOM Agile, ASR or equivalent) is an advantage.
• Excellent analytical skills and a genuine interest in solving complex technical problems.
• A collaborative approach while being able to work independently.A strong sense of responsibility and safety awareness.
• Proficiency in MS Office tools.
• Proficiency in at least one of the national languages (French or Dutch) as a native language, with willingness to learn the other; English is a plus.

Offer

• Competitive salary package, year‑end bonus, double vacation pay, meal vouchers (€10 per working day) and a bonus based on group results.
• Group insurance, hospitalisation insurance and ambulant care for the whole family.
• 20 vacation days plus 13 additional vacation days.
• Social fund, year‑end vouchers, birth and marriage allowance; part of the cost of glasses, dental prosthesis or other medical needs covered.
• An iPhone, a work and private phone subscription and a laptop.
• 30 % discount on your gas and electricity bill.
• Service vehicle (not for personal use) and a mobility allowance for travel outside working hours.
• Opportunity to subscribe to Elia shares with a 16.66 % discount on the average share price.

Location

Depending on your location and the team’s needs – Schaerbeek, Merksem or Crealys.

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