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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.
Technical Designer High Voltage
Requisition ID: 9478
Posting Start Date: 24/06/2026
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Function
Elia Grid Solutions is responsible within the Elia group for all infrastructure projects that meet the needs in terms of development, expansion, and renewal of the Belgian electricity transmission network from 30 to 380 kV.
As a High Voltage (HV) Designer , you are responsible for the design of the HV installations.
You prepare the plans and documents during the preliminary design and study phase for the realization of new HV installations and are responsible for modifying, expanding, or replacing existing HV installations.
Your main tasks and responsibilities:
Preparing preliminary designs in collaboration with the Project Leader
Preparing layout plans for permit application dossiers
Compiling the safety dossier and presenting it for review to the prevention advisor
Preparing execution plans (layout plans, equipment plans, steel structure plans, etc.)
Preparing the associated plan lists, steel structure lists, connection lists, etc.
Checking the coherence of the manufacturer's dossiers and comparing them with your own HV study
Ensuring the coherence of your own HV study with related Civil Work (CW), Linear Assets & Structures (LA&S) en Secondary Systems (SecSys) studies.
Ad-hoc support for the Project Leader during execution works
The design of the installations is based on the existing harmonization and takes into account the applicable ergonomic and safety rules. The design is carried out in 3D using Microstation as the design tool. In the design, the HV designer also integrates the needs of adjacent disciplines such as Powerlinks for line and cable arrivals at the relevant substation, civil engineering for buildings, foundations, and site layout aspects, etc.
Your Profile
Bachelor's degree in electromechanics, electrical engineering, mechanics, or civil engineering.
Perfect command of Dutch and/or French, good knowledge of the second national language and basic knowledge of English, with a willingness to further develop.
Experience in 3D design in a Computer-Aided Design (CAD) program and knowledge of the MS Office package
Assertive and fluent communicator who is client-oriented, values team spirit, and is creative.
Offer
As Technical Designer HV you will also receive the following perks:
Salary : a competitive salary package, year-end bonus, double vacation pay, meal vouchers (€10 per working day), eco-vouchers, year-end vouchers as well as bonuses based on individual and group results.
Additional child benefit : for children under the age of 25, if you are still receiving child benefit for them.
Insurance : group insurance, hospitalisation insurance and ambulant care for the whole family.
Vacation : you will be entitled to 20 vacation days and 12 additional vacation days.
Communication : you will be given an iPhone, a phone subscription (for work and private use) and a laptop.
Mobility : you will be given a season ticket for public transport or a contribution to the cost of commuting to and from work (66% of the cost of a second-class monthly train season ticket).
Interest subsidies : after you have been with Elia for 5 years, Elia Engineering will be able to offer you a subsidy to reduce the interest charges on your mortgage loan. This will only be possible if the mortgage loan was taken out when you were already an Elia employee.
Elia shares : Elia will give you the opportunity to subscribe to shares with a discount of 16.66% on the average share price.
Location
Léon Monnoyerkaai 3, 1000 Brussels
(Remote working is possible several days per week.)
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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!
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