Project Engineer : Automation Systems

Wat zal je doen

Project Engineer PAC

Mission description:

Energised to start work on a project at a Belgian key 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.

Service description:

The Project Engineer PAC will collaborate on electrical infrastructure projects (380, 220, 150, 70 and 36kV).

As a Project Engineer you will play a key role in the Engineering department. You will be responsible for the technical implementation of projects as part of a multidisciplinary team. You will safeguard the coherence and quality of designs and monitor the functionality of projects. You will proactively detect the consequences of new concepts on project operations and will take the necessary actions to ensure that the implementation proceeds as planned.

This includes the following:

•    You will work in close cooperation with Project Leaders and with colleague Project Engineers. This with a technical focus. The Project Leader has an organizational focus within a project.

•    You are actively involved in the entire project process, from feasibility study (conceptual) to project closure. You are the key figure between the design team, the technical experts and the Project Leader.

-    You contribute to the technical elaboration of the projects' scope and design, where you carry out various technical studies. 

-    During the detail study, you will guide the design team and ensure that the studies are carried out qualitatively and according to the agreed scope. 

•    You will communicate and report on the progress of the project.



Within the Engineering Department, there are several Project Engineering (PE) disciplines, each with its technical specificity:

•    PE PAC (subject of this service request): with a focus on protection and automation systems and control systems

•    PE Lines: with a focus on overhead lines and towers for connections between substations.

•    PE SUB: with a focus on HV components within the substation and utilities (equipment buildings) and distribution of low-voltage power (400Vac and 110Vdc). 

•    PE CW: with a focus on foundations and buildings

Service profile:

•    A master’s degree in engineering and a strong interest in engineering with focus on electrical, electrotechnics, automation and energy

•    A knowledge of electricity grids will be an advantage

•    A very good knowledge of Dutch, understanding of French and English

•    Strong communication skills and a team-focused approach

•    Have the analytical ability to solve complex technical problems





Employment information:

•    Work regime: FULL TIME

•    Location: Elia Monnoyer (Léon Monnoyerkaai 3, 1000 Brussels)

•    2 days onsite



Please note: for non-EU candidates, please propose candidates who meet the following conditions:

•    Hold a labour card authorising the person to work in Belgium.

•    Possess a valid residence permit confirming the right to reside in Belgium.



After the training period, the service will be able to be performed 3 days a week in teleworking. The projects and corresponding sites are divided into 3 geographical areas (‘East & West Flanders + Hainaut’, ‘Namur, Liege and Luxembourg’, ‘Antwerp, Brabant, Limburg & Brussels’). Work can therefore be organized optimally between the site locations, the office (in Brussels) and home.

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Wie we zoeken

•    A master’s degree in engineering and a strong interest in engineering with focus on electrical, electrotechnics, automation and energy

•    A knowledge of electricity grids will be an advantage

•    A very good knowledge of Dutch, understanding of French and English

•    Strong communication skills and a team-focused approach

•    Have the analytical ability to solve complex technical problems

Wat wij bieden

• Een competitief salarispakket gebaseed op jouw ervaring met tal van extra legale voordelen, zoals:

• Firmawagen en tankkaart

• Hospitalisatie- & groepsverzekering

• Maaltijdcheques

• Ecocheques

• Investeer in jouw ontwikkeling: onze Talent Manager wijdt zich toe aan het ontwikkelen van jouw potentieel:

• opleidings- en carrièremogelijkheden

• regelmatige contactmomenten waarbij gekeken wordt naar jouw noden en doelen

• kennisdeling en workshops

• Laat je netwerk groeien: als deel van ons team kom je in contact met een breed netwerk van ingenieurs & klanten en krijg je de kans om betrokken te worden bij verschillende projecten.



• Toegang tot onze fun & learning events die we doorheen het hele jaar organiseren en de DNA vormt van onze bedrijfscultuur:

• Afterworks

• Maandelijkse teambuildings

• Jaarlijkse ski trip