Designer As-Built High Voltage

Elia Group; Town of Belgium (WI); On-site; USD 63,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Year-end bonus

Meal vouchers

Family insurance

Vacation days: 20 + 13

Share purchase discount

Job summary

Elia Group is seeking an experienced HV drafting specialist to secure accurate as-built documentation for high voltage projects across Belgium. You will manage drawings, perform quality checks, and coordinate with field technicians and engineers to ensure integrity and timely project handovers.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electromechanics, at least three years of drafting experience, and proficiency in MicroStation.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience as a drafter/designer.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or Electromechanics.
• Proficient in MicroStation; knowledge of Substation software and 3D drafting is a plus.
• Strong MS Office skills (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Visio/Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Manage documentation and drawings for Engineering projects and update HV as-built drawings.
• Update HV as-built drawings after redlining or field work.
• Perform quality checks on HV drawings for accuracy and consistency.
• Collaborate with internal/external stakeholders to ensure documentation quality.
• Participate in project handovers and knowledge transfer at substations or Elia Monnoyer.
• Monitor project schedules and maintain deadlines.
• Apply HV drafting methodologies across technical disciplines.
• Maintain archiving of drawings and metadata in ProjectWise.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electromechanics

Tools

MicroStation

Substation software (asset)

3D drafting/design (asset)

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Outlook)

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.

Designer As-Built High Voltage

Function

In this role, your main responsibilities will include:

• Managing documentation and drawings following Engineering projects and updating HV (High Voltage) as-built drawings in accordance with applicable standards and procedures to ensure the quality of available documentation.
• Updating HV as-built drawings upon receipt of redlining documentation or following work completed by field technicians.
• Performing quality control checks on HV drawings to ensure accuracy, consistency, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborating with various internal and external stakeholders to guarantee the quality and coherence of as-built documentation.
• Participating in project handover and knowledge transfer meetings (at Elia Monnoyer and/or at high-voltage substations).
• Monitoring project schedules and ensuring adherence to planning deadlines.
• Applying and maintaining HV drafting methodologies in alignment with other technical disciplines.
• Following applicable processes and procedures (ProjectWise, etc.).
• Managing the archiving and administrative maintenance of drawings and metadata within the ProjectWise drawing database.

Your Profile

• You have at least three years of experience as a drafter/designer.
• You hold a Bachelor’s degree, or a secondary education diploma in Electrical Engineering or Electromechanics, or you have acquired equivalent knowledge through relevant experience.
• You are proficient in MicroStation. Knowledge of Substation software and 3D drafting/design is considered an asset.
• You have a good command of MS Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and Outlook.
• Your strengths include teamwork, flexibility, a positive attitude, strong communication skills, and a customer-oriented mindset.
• You demonstrate a strong sense of responsibility, attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and a pragmatic approach.
• Knowledge of HV as-built processes, ProjectWise, and technical knowledge of the Elia network are considered assets.
• You are a French speaker with a good knowledge of Dutch, or you are willing to learn Dutch.
• You are willing to travel to Elia high-voltage substations throughout Belgium.

Offer

• Salary: a competitive salary package, year-end bonus, double vacation pay, meal vouchers (€10 per working day) and a bonus based on group results.
• Insurance: group insurance, hospitalisation insurance and ambulant care for the whole family.
• Vacation: you will be entitled to 20 vacation days and 13 additional vacation days.
• Social fund: Year-end vouchers, birth and marriage allowances. We will also cover part of the cost of glasses, a dental prosthesis or other medical needs.
• Communication: you will be given an iPhone, a phone subscription (for work and private use) and a laptop.
• Discounts: you will enjoy a 30% discount on your gas and electricity bill.
• Mobility: you will be given a season ticket for public transport or a contribution to the cost of commuting to and from work as concessionary travel (66% of the cost of a second-class monthly train season ticket).
• Elia shares: Elia will give you the opportunity to subscribe to shares with a discount of 16.66% on the average share price.

Location

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

In exchange for your work and dedication, you enjoy the following benefits:

• 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!