Energy Grid Technician

Excited to work for a key Belgian player in the energy landscape?

The Belgian and European energy landscape is in full swing. Elia Belgium plays a crucial role as part of Elia Group, a European transmission system operator, ensuring the reliability and sustainability of the electricity supply in our country.

Side‑by‑side with your talented colleagues, you will help build 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 diversity and an inclusive work environment that drives innovation, creativity and better results.

Technician – Liège Region

Function

Here at Elia, we have a number of challenging technical positions for both junior and experienced technicians and electricians. Whether you are passionate about high voltage, low voltage, offshore, cables and lines, or a combination of these areas, Elia can offer you an exciting and varied career.

High‑Voltage Technician, you will play a crucial role in the maintenance of our grid and transformer fleet. You will perform electrical measurements and test new equipment before commissioning. Safety will always be your top priority. Our high‑voltage technicians are creative, can read wiring diagrams and have a good overview of complex systems.

Low‑Voltage Technician, you will work with a wide range of technologies, from conventional wiring to communication via bus systems. You will modify wiring diagrams and ensure that protection system settings are correct. Our digitalised environment gives you the opportunity to continually learn and develop your skills further.

Do you enjoy working at heights? Cable and Line Technician, your work will involve underground and overhead cables and lines and you will be responsible for checks, interventions and repairs. You will also contribute to the safety of local residents and the contractors working on our high‑voltage lines. It is a challenging and varied role, which could also require you to climb to the top of a 150‑kV pylon.

Your Profile

• Safety comes first for you; it’s your number one priority;
• You have a technical secondary education certificate or a Bachelor’s degree in electricity, mechanics or electromechanics;
• You have strong knowledge of electricity and the ability to read wiring diagrams;
• You are a team player and ready for a challenge;
• You are not afraid to show initiative. In fact, it’s what drives you.

Offer

• Competitive salary package, year‑end bonus, double vacation pay, meal vouchers (€10 per working day) and a bonus based on group results;
• Group insurance, hospitalisation insurance and ambulant care for the whole family;
• You will be entitled to 20 vacation days and 13 additional vacation days;
• Social benefits: Sinterklaas vouchers, year‑end vouchers, birth and marriage allowance, and partial coverage of glasses, dental prosthesis or other medical needs;
• Communication: you will receive an iPhone, a phone subscription for work and private use, and a laptop;
• Discounts: a 30% discount on your gas and electricity bill;
• Mobility: a service vehicle (not for personal use) and a mobility allowance for travel outside working hours;
• Shares: the opportunity to subscribe to shares with a discount of 16.66% on the average share price.

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

Benefits

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, putting you at the forefront of the energy transition and giving you the chance to contribute to breakthrough technologies.
• Focus on personal growth and wellbeing at work, with professional training and coaching opportunities guaranteed to boost your development; Elia also prioritises a positive work culture where your wellbeing is central.
• Development opportunities for a challenging career: earn freedom to shape your own career path.
• A diverse team of passionate colleagues; Elia values diversity and inclusion, and you will join a team that shares knowledge and propels sustainability progress.