Electrical Expert - Substation Primary Equipment

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Welcome to ENGIE Laborelec!

Every day, we work together to develop innovative energy solutions for a carbon‑neutral future.

Are you passionate about electrical substations, curious about medium‑ and high‑voltage equipment, and eager to build deep expertise while being coached by experienced specialists?

Then this position as Electrical Expert is for you!
You’ll join ENGIE Laborelec (R&I) and become part of a team of about 35 experts, where you will grow step by step into a subject matter expert on primary equipment of electrical substations.

Our team combines laboratory testing, technical investigations, and engineering expertise. We support ENGIE entities and external clients on battery and solar parks, HV transmission projects, nuclear activities, and grid‑related topics.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES as Electrical Expert

Develop expertise in primary equipment of MV & HV substations (circuit breakers, disconnectors, terminations, surge arresters, cables).
Perform root cause analyses (RCA) and failure investigations on switchgear for DSOs and the nuclear business line.
Contribute to design reviews for BESS projects, solar parks, and HV transmission lines.
Carry out laboratory testing, inspections, and technical assessments, with occasional on‑site witnessing.
Review technical documentation and provide independent expert opinions.
Collaborate closely with cable and transformer experts, as well as renewable, nuclear, and international business lines.
Grow into a key reference within the team, supported by experienced mentors.

YOUR PROFILE as Electrical Expert

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
Junior profile: trainee (from school) or up to 3 years of experience.
Strong interest in MV & HV electrical equipment and substations.
Affinity with hands‑on, equipment‑oriented engineering (lab + expertise).
Working proficiency in Dutch and English; French is an asset.
Curious, motivated, adaptable, and eager to learn from senior experts.

WE OFFER YOU as Electrical Expert

Cutting edge trainings that are organized by ENGIE University. These will not only help you to develop your knowledge on our different businesses, but also will give you a chance to acquire new hard and/or soft skills
A competitive salary package, with numerous extra-legal benefits:
- A tax-optimized bonus plan
- Hospitalization and medical expenses insurance
- Meal vouchers of 10 EUR with net contribution of 1,09 EUR
- An attractive retirement plan
- Green (electric) Company car with load pass for Belgium and neighboring countries or a green alternative through our mobility plan
A healthy work-life balance thanks to 34 holidays, possibility to work up to 2 days from home, gliding work hours.

Our Recruitment Process

Short pre-screening via phone/Teams with the Talent Acquisition Partner
In-depth HR interview via Teams with the Talent Acquisition Partner
Online questionnaires and abstract reasoning exercises (1h)
Technical interview on-site with your future manager and tandem partner (lab visit included)

More About Us

Main location is Linkebeek (10 km from Brussels), with occasional travel within Belgium and Europe depending on projects.

Laborelec is a leading research and expertise center focused on electrical power technology, with a team of over 400 employees from diverse backgrounds. As part of ENGIE Research & Innovation, we support the entire electricity value chain, offering tailored solutions to a wide range of industries. We’re committed to a net-zero carbon future and to finding sustainable solutions for a better tomorrow!

Our headquarters is located in Linkebeek, Belgium, and we also operate from several other sites across Europe (France, the Netherlands), Latin-America (Chile) and Middle-East (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia & United Arab Emirates). Our customers, Engie and other, cover an international perimeter.

As a truly international organization, we expect a certain level of flexibility and openness to collaborate or occasionally work from these locations abroad, depending on project or business needs.

How we rate this

Electrical Expert - Substation Primary Equipment at Engie rates 37 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

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●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
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