Do you have a passion for technology and electricity? Do you want to grow your knowledge in order to become an expert and reference in the field? Are you willing to contribute to a carbon neutral future which ENGIE wants to achieve in 2045?

Then ENGIE, leader of the Energy Power Transition, needs YOU!

EMS (European Maintenance Support), is part of the ENGIE Group that executes specialized maintenance activities in different power plants in Belgium and Europe (mostly The Netherlands and France). Inside the Electrical Engineering team, we are currently looking for an Electrical Protections Engineer (M/F/X).
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES as Electrical Protections Engineer

• You lead electrical protection replacement projects from initial study to final commissioning.
• You dive into the technical details of protection systems and related studies.
• You aim to become a subject matter expert to support both ENGIE and external sites.
• You perform Root-Cause Analyses and define corrective/preventive actions during outages.
• You continuously build expertise through internal feedback processes and industry events.
• You provide technical support to power plants on protection relays, paralleling devices, and fault recorders.

YOUR PROFILE as Electrical Protections Engineer

• You hold a Master's degree in Civil or Industrial Engineering (Electricity, Power Systems, Energy, Mathematics, or Physics). Previous experience with OEMs is a plus.
• You demonstrate strong interest and deep understanding of electrical protection systems.
• You are fluent in English and French and/or Dutch, with excellent communication skills across technical and engineering teams.
• You are analytical, solution-oriented, and eager to grow into a reference expert within and beyond ENGIE.
• You are a collaborative team player, result-driven, and able to work towards shared goals.
• You are mobile with a valid European driving license; experience with OEMs is a plus.

• You always take responsibility for the health and safety of yourself and your colleagues!

WE OFFER YOU as Electrical Protections Engineer

• A high-technological workplace where a passion for technology is key. A working environment where safety is top-priority.
• A pleasant working atmosphere and a motivated team consisting of +/- 15 engineers.
• Flexible working hours and the autonomy to plan your work the way you prefer resulting in a good work-life balance.
• A lot of variety thanks to the different locations where we operate, the different types of equipment we work on and the different clients we serve (both ENGIE entities and industrial companies).
• The possibility to contribute to a variety of projects across our fleet.
• Opportunities for self-development and enlarging your knowledge through an intensive training 'on the job' and various possibilities to develop other competences of choice (leading a team, languages, project planning, etc.).

• A welcome in a dynamic and caring organization which is committed to well-being, ensuring employees can be themselves and EDGE Certified. EDGE Certified organizations have demonstrated their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and have been assessed against the highest Global Standards.
• A stable company that offers work security with prospects within the ENGIE group.
• 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
  • An attractive retirement plan
  • Meal vouchers of 8 EUR with net contribution of 1,09 EUR
  • Green (electric) Company car with load pass for Belgium and neighboring countries

YOUR HR CONTACT PERSON

Nancy Mélin - nancy.melin@external.engie.com.

We believe any recruitment decision should be a sustainable one, taken by both parties and in full transparency. Don't hesitate to reach out in case you have specific questions you want to get answered before applying.
OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS

• Short pre-screener conversation in teams with the Talent Acquisition Partner, Nancy
• 1h online questionnaires and abstract reasoning exercises
• First interview with Nancy and n+1: Vasiliki Balafouti, the manager of this team. (Extensive introduction, testing soft and hard skills and completing online personality assessment and abstract reasoning skills).
• Technical interview, face to face, with experts of the team
• External assessment center (via Hudson)
• Job offer

OUR COMMITMENT

At ENGIE, we believe that every individual has a unique role in accelerating the energy transition. Make a meaningful impact while enjoying a fulfilling professional experience. Embrace exciting challenges and build a career path that aligns with your values. Join our community and be part of the transformative journey of the century!

ENGIE is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of background, and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to ensure full participation in our recruitment process.

Business Unit: GBU Flexible Gen & Retail

Division: Thermal Europe - EMS, IS & PPM

Legal Entity: ELECTRABEL

Professional Experience: Skilled ( >3 experience <15 years)

Education Level: Master's Degree