We are EliaAnd we keep the lights on all over Belgium. As the builder and operator of the high-voltage grid, we ensure that electricity gets where it is needed, from deep in the sea and high in the sky to your home or business.We also make sure the lights stay on, whatever the future may bring. That's why we invest heavily in tomorrow's power grid, in sustainability, and in our over 1,400 dedicated employees.Looking for a top job with a Top Employer? Come and show us your sparkElia is playing a key role in achieving the energy transition. Decarbonisation, decentralisation, internationalisation and digitalisation are confronting us with changes at an unprecedented pace. The high-voltage grid will therefore have to deal with a transformation during which existing assets will be adapted and new infrastructure will have to be built to meet society’s needs for a safe and reliable high-voltage grid.The technologies typically used on our high-voltage grid are also on the cusp of a (r)evolution. Digitalisation in our substations will go beyond simply replacing existing systems one by one. Due to the digitalisation, the engineering, supply chain, off-site testing, commissioning and operational management of Protection, Automation & Control (PAC) systems in our substations will need to be reviewed and will therefore involve new processes, technologies, responsibilities and working methods. To prepare our company for this transition, we are embarking on a multidisciplinary programme to develop skills in engineering, technical operational implementation and datacom.A starter programme (Engineering or Secondary Systems Assets) will be provided for the first 12 months in order to enhance your knowledge of one of the core activities related to Protection, Automation & Control. After the first year, you will finally join your department where your unique experience will add value to co-create the future with your colleagues.Your tasks as a “digital substation expert”The first 12 monthsUndertake a training program within Assets Secondary Systems National consisting of several courses and a lot of practice to prepare you for the actual job
Perform low-voltage and datacom FAT and SAT in collaboration with an experienced colleague
Discover the everyday challenges in the field, including incident response and problem solving
Analyse grid incidents and root cause analyses
Become a Safety Leader
After 12 monthsBe able to help shape the development of Virtual Substation through the practical experience acquired
Develop specifications for new equipment
Define needs and the testing tools to support the engineering process
Maintain good relations with other transmission system operators and suppliers in order to keep abreast of the latest developments
Launch pilot projects to approve new equipment
Contribute to the development of skills related to Virtual Substation within the organisation
Your tasks as a “SecSys operational expert”The first 12 monthsUndertake a training program within Engineering Secondary Systems consisting of several courses that prepare you for the actual job
Conduct a low-voltage design study
Conduct a telecom design study
Contribute to the development of standard cases
Carry out the necessary software configuration
After 12 monthsWith your engineering experience, you will continue your journey within Assets Operational Center of Excellence Secondary Systems
Support the implementation of new concepts and working methods up to and including the field
Perform FAT and SAT
Increase the level of automation and standardisation within the testing methodologies and corresponding processes
Identify the root causes of quality problems and implement the improvements to be made in consultation with internal stakeholders
Continuous improvement
You have a degree in industrial or civil engineering with a technical specialisation (preferably in electromechanics, electronics or ICT) or equivalent via experience.
You have good knowledge of Dutch or French (as well as sufficient knowledge of the other language) and English.
You are able to work independently and can also collaborate with other colleagues.
You have an analytical mindset and are organised and able to plan ahead.
You are passionate about the technique and practical application of new technologies.
You communicate assertively and have a team mindset.
Safety is important to you.
All this talent deserves an attractive base salary with many extras:
Meal vouchers (€8 per working day)
20 days of leave and 13 days of compensatory leave
Double holiday allowance
Group insurance, hospitalisation insurance and outpatient care insurance
Social fund (contributions for glasses, dental prostheses, etc.)
End-of-year bonus, collective bonus (Collective Labour Agreement 90) and dividend (linked to stock market results)
30% discount on your gas and electricity bill
iPhone 12 Pro Max and laptop with full subscription (including for private use)
