Linkebeek, Brussels suburbs, Belgium – Renewables & Urban Expertise

Are you excited about embarking on a journey with us towards a carbon-neutral world?

We are seeking a collaborative colleague who is passionate about making a positive impact on ENGIE Laborelec's success and overall performance. If you have a deep interest in the energy transition, power generation and technology, we urge you to explore this opportunity.

Bring your expertise, grow with us and build your career in a safe and diverse environment.

Who are we?

ENGIE Laborelec is a research and expertise centre focused on electrical power technology, with a team of over 380 employees from different backgrounds. We are part of the ENGIE Group, and more particularly the entity ENGIE Research & Innovation. We support the entire electricity value chain, providing customized expertise solutions to a diverse range of customers from various fields and industries. We are dedicated to achieving a net zero carbon future and finding sustainable solutions.

About the team

Laborelec’s Hybrid & Flexibility Projects Team is part of the Renewables & Urban Department. The team performs technical consulting services for the ENGIE Group and external clients. Activities relate to renewable hybrid power plants, typically consisting of large-scale photovoltaic, wind and battery storage assets. The team’s responsibilities include:

• Defining the research roadmap and supervising research programs for ENGIE.
• Testing and implementing innovative technologies to improve the design, operation and maintenance of hybrid power plants.
• Being an expertise service provider for developers, operators and asset managers of hybrid power plants, including digital tools, on-site inspection techniques, on-site measurement campaigns and integration of hardware solutions.
• Developing solutions to valorize the flexibility of hybrid assets in adapting energy and power supply and/or providing grid services.

What you’ll be doing

Your responsibilities as Expert Hybrid and Flexibility Projects(F/M/X)
 

• Develop the roadmap on research of renewable and hybrid plant technology
• Assess technical solutions by analysing and validating hybrid power plant control strategies
• Develop simulation models for hybrid power plant operation and optimizing control strategies focused on energy management
• Develop and exploit monitoring solutions and (SCADA) data for optimal plant operation and KPI analysis
• Realize tests in the laboratory with real-time simulation platform including Hardware-in-the-Loop.

You will work alongside a supportive team and will have access to professional development opportunities to help you grow in your own career.

If you identify with any of the following, we encourage you to apply!

Do you have ?

• An engineering degree or a PhD in electrical, electrotechnical, energy, automation engineering, or a related field and professional experience in simulation/modeling of hybrid plants or hybrid plant operation and control.
• Practical experience in the electrical testing and development of SCADA systems and plant control solutions.
• Knowledge of energy flexibility management in electricity markets - this is a plus.
• Thorough written and oral communication skills, with the ability to convey convincing and clear deliverables for internal and external clients.
• The willingness to coach and guide junior team members (3 to 4 people) to further develop technical competences and bring quality results.

Here's a taste of what Laborelec offers you

• Flexible Working Environment: A green campus and hybrid workspace (3 days home working/week) offering flexibility for a good work/life balance. This position is open to 4/5th work regime.
• Employee Resource Groups: An exciting position in a prominent research and expertise center, with the possibility of further career development within ENGIE.
• An inspiring work environment: Shared with bold colleagues from different backgrounds.
• Learning & Development: Growth is a big reason people choose to join our team. We provide opportunities through “lunch and learn” programs, training, coaching, mentorship programs, and other workshops.
• Benefits: 34 leave days, 5 days free care for sick children, linen ironing service...
• Wellness: You will have access to our fun room and fitness space for your enjoyment and well-being.

Where we work

Our headquarters is based in Belgium (Linkebeek, near to Brussels), and we have several branches in Europe (France, Germany & the Netherlands), LATAM (Chile) and MESCAT (KSA & UAE).

Our values : The 4B’s

Be You, at Laborelec, we encourage you to be yourself and allow your skills and knowledge to shine through.

Be Safe, keeping our employees safe is our top priority.

Become, as a Laborelec employee, you can build your career.

Belong, join our dynamic community at Laborelec and become an integral part of our team.

Our commitment

At ENGIE Laborelec, we’re building a diverse, inclusive team where everyone can thrive, reflecting the communities we serve.

We'd love to hear from you if this opportunity sparks your interest.

Your HR contact:

Isabelle Croiset

E-mail: isabelle.croiset@external.engie.com

We believe any recruitment decision should be a sustainable one, taken by both parties and with full transparency. Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have specific questions you want to get answered before applying.

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Transformers Expert – Saudi Arabia

ENGIE Laborelec is a leading expertise and research centre in electrical power and sustainable technology. Drawing on the skills of more than 380 highly specialized engineers and technicians, the company is active on the whole electricity value chain and backs a large set of customers in the fields of generation, transmission, distribution, storage and final use of electricity.

At the core of the energy transition, Laborelec Middle East is hiring a Transformer Expert to sustain its growth in Saudi Arabia. 

The opportunity

You will join a team of experts based in the client offices. The team will be composed of 4 Experts and one project Manager responsible for the overall client management. During the onsite assignment, you will be required to :

• Support the client on Transformer asset inspection and health index estimation
• Recommend preventive and reactive maintenance activities based on the condition of the client Transformer assets.
• Support client during major incident by providing recommendation to repairs or restore failing Transformer equipment.
• Challenge OEM on the recommendation given to our client and support client during repairs activities on Transformers.
• Collaborate with Engie Laborelec Headquarter colleagues to study or analyse major equipment failures
• Serve as specific field’s expert Transformer technical advisors for our client on the subject matters.
• This assignment will require the experts to visit the sites jointly with the client maintenance crew.

What you need to succeed in your mission

You have:

• At least 5 years to 10 years experiences as a High Voltage Transformers Expert covering diverse aspects like condition monitoring, oils analysis interpretation, ...
• Hands on Experience in Transformers operation and maintenance.
• Autonomy in addressing complex problems in an innovative way.
• The ideal profile would have tested, assessed and maintained Transformers preferably in a utility, an OEM or Maintenance company.

You are:

• Curious and technically driven
• Customer oriented with a strong ability to adapt yourself
• Result-driven and target-focussed
• You are fluent in English.

ENGIE Laborelec offers you

• A 2 years contact
• An exciting career in an agile leading expertise centre, part of the ENGIE Group
• A competitive salary supplemented by numerous benefits

Your HR contact person: Damien Colmant - damien.colmant@engie.com

Workplace: ENGIE Laborelec – Saudi Arabia, UAE

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Business Developer for the UAE (KSA excluded) and the Asian market

ENGIE Laborelec is a leading expertise and research centre in electrical power technology. Drawing on the skills of 380 highly specialised engineers and technicians, the company is active on the whole electricity value chain and backs a large set of customers in the fields of generation, transmission, distribution, storage and final use of electricity, with a particular focus upon the energy transition and the 3 D’s - decentralisation, decarbonisation and digitalisation.

All forms of electricity generation come within our capabilities, whether centralised or decentralised, from fossil and nuclear to renewables technologies. Directly or indirectly, we also work for a large array of other customers, including grid operators, large industries, SME’s, cities, regions or residential prosumers.

With a strong focus on high value delivery for our customers, we combine expert knowledge and operational experience with state-of-the-art analysis and measurement capabilities to provide operational research and development services, specialised expertise and tailor-made global solutions. We guarantee the independence and objectivity of our solutions and recommendations.

Established in 1962 to support electricity companies with a wide range of specialised services, Laborelec is today a cooperative company, with ENGIE and independent grid operators as shareholders. Laborelec has a global presence, with activities in more than 60 countries and offices in Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Chile and Abu Dhabi.

Your working environment

Our entity aims to substantially grow its business in the UAE and Asia (KSA excluded). To reinforce its capacity to increase the sales volume in the region, our entity looks for a senior business developer.

The senior business developers are based in the local offices in the abovementioned countries and report to the headquarter organization located in Belgium. All local senior business developers are interfaced with a business developer manager located in Belgium, defining the business development strategy in terms of products/services/R&D to be developed in Asia, and supporting the local senior business developers in the execution of the given strategy. Our contracting team offers its support to establish attractive, competitive and innovative offers in energy and infrastructure, especially for clients and projects requiring the collaboration with other business entities from the ENGIE group. Our marketing & product innovation team offers its active support in order to develop new activities, for example in the field of renewable energy and energy storage (prepare the upcoming energy transition).

Your function

• Acquisition of new customers, growing business with current customers as a way to increase the company's market share in the region.
• Develop and secure close relationship with target customers.
• Introduction of target products and services in the region.
• Develop and maintain good relationship with other stakeholders operating in the region in the view of establishing partnerships when needed to push target products and services.
• Contributing to the sales and marketing plans for sales growth in the region.
• Identify product- and service- development needs and enhancement ideas to meet market requirements and user's expectations.
• Responsible for identifying business opportunities, for obtaining invitations to tender and for successfully negotiating the contracts.
• Responsible for preparing, leading and making presentations to customers and partners related to the Laborelec business activity and to specific technical products and services.
• Leading the commercial process involving and coordinating internal and external technical, financial, legal and other professionals.  

Your profile

• You have a university degree in technical/scientific matters (engineering preferred).
• You have more than 10 years of experience in the electrical power/energy industry with the following qualifications:
  • You have relevant experience as operations- or maintenance engineer in large power plant, coal- and/or gas fired power stations.
  • You have relevant experience as operations- maintenance- and/or plant-manager
  • You have a valuable network with potential future clients in the region.
• You can work in team and have an excellent communication and reporting capability.
• You are able to work independently and to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• You demonstrate a commercial reflex and negotiating capabilities.
• You are perfectly fluent in English.
• You have a cooperative, proactive and dynamic approach
• You are a good listener with a strong customer focus
• You are flexible in your support towards all internal stakeholders
• You are willing and able to travel on a regular basis

ENGIE Laborelec offers you:

• An exciting career in a leading research and competence centre, with prospects within ENGIE, the international energy player of which we are a part;
• A competitive salary supplemented with many benefits;
• A healthy work/life balance.

Your HR contact person Damien Colmant - damien.colmant@engie.com

Location Engie Laborelec UAE - Dubaï

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Business Developer for the KSA market

ENGIE Laborelec is a leading expertise and research centre in electrical power technology. Drawing on the skills of 380 highly specialised engineers and technicians, the company is active on the whole electricity value chain and backs a large set of customers in the fields of generation, transmission, distribution, storage and final use of electricity, with a particular focus upon the energy transition and the 3 D’s - decentralisation, decarbonisation and digitalisation.

All forms of electricity generation come within our capabilities, whether centralised or decentralised, from fossil and nuclear to renewables technologies. Directly or indirectly, we also work for a large array of other customers, including grid operators, large industries, SME’s, cities, regions or residential prosumers.

With a strong focus on high value delivery for our customers, we combine expert knowledge and operational experience with state-of-the-art analysis and measurement capabilities to provide operational research and development services, specialised expertise and tailor-made global solutions. We guarantee the independence and objectivity of our solutions and recommendations.

Established in 1962 to support electricity companies with a wide range of specialised services, Laborelec is today a cooperative company, with ENGIE and independent grid operators as shareholders. Laborelec has a global presence, with activities in more than 60 countries and offices in Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Chile and Abu Dhabi.

Your working environment

Our entity aims to substantially grow its business in Saudi Arabia. To reinforce its capacity to increase the sales volume in the region, our entity looks for a senior business developer.

The senior business developers are based in the local offices in the abovementioned countries and report to the headquarter organization located in Belgium. All local senior business developers are interfaced with a business developer manager located in Belgium, defining the business development strategy in terms of products/services/R&D to be developed in Asia, and supporting the local senior business developers in the execution of the given strategy. Our contracting team offers its support to establish attractive, competitive and innovative offers in energy and infrastructure, especially for clients and projects requiring the collaboration with other business entities from the ENGIE group. Our marketing & product innovation team offers its active support in order to develop new activities, for example in the field of renewable energy and energy storage (prepare the upcoming energy transition).

Your function

• Acquisition of new customers, growing business with current customers as a way to increase the company's market share in the region.
• Develop and secure close relationship with target customers.
• Introduction of target products and services in the region.
• Develop and maintain good relationship with other stakeholders operating in the region in the view of establishing partnerships when needed to push target products and services.
• Contributing to the sales and marketing plans for sales growth in the region.
• Identify product- and service- development needs and enhancement ideas to meet market requirements and user's expectations.
• Responsible for identifying business opportunities, for obtaining invitations to tender and for successfully negotiating the contracts.
• Responsible for preparing, leading and making presentations to customers and partners related to the Laborelec business activity and to specific technical products and services.
• Leading the commercial process involving and coordinating internal and external technical, financial, legal and other professionals.  

Your profile

• You have a university degree in technical/scientific matters (engineering preferred).
• You have more than 10 years of experience in the electrical power/energy industry with the following qualifications:
  • You have relevant experience as operations- or maintenance engineer in large power plant, coal- and/or gas fired power stations.
  • You have relevant experience as operations- maintenance- and/or plant-manager
  • You have a valuable network with potential future clients in the region.
• You can work in team and have an excellent communication and reporting capability.
• You are able to work independently and to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• You demonstrate a commercial reflex and negotiating capabilities.
• You are perfectly fluent in English.
• You have a cooperative, proactive and dynamic approach
• You are a good listener with a strong customer focus
• You are flexible in your support towards all internal stakeholders
• You are willing and able to travel on a regular basis

ENGIE Laborelec offers you:

• An exciting career in a leading research and competence centre, with prospects within ENGIE, the international energy player of which we are a part;
• A competitive salary supplemented with many benefits;
• A healthy work/life balance.

Your HR contact person

Damien Colmant - damien.colmant@engie.com

Location

Engie Laborelec KSA - Riyadh

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Linkebeek, Brussels and suburbs, Belgium – Vibrations Project Engineer

Are you excited about embarking on a journey with us in a carbon-neutral world?

We are seeking a collaborative colleague who is passionate about making a positive impact on ENGIE Laborelec's success and overall performance. If you have a deep interest in the energy transition, power generation and technology, we urge you to explore this opportunity.

Bring your expertise, grow with us and build your career in a safe and diverse environment.

Who are we?

ENGIE Laborelec is a research and expertise center focused on electrical power technology, with a team of over 380 employees from different backgrounds. We are part of the ENGIE Group, and more particularly the entity ENGIE Research & Innovation. We support the entire electricity value chain, providing customized solutions to a diverse range of customers from various fields and industries. We are dedicated to achieving a net zero carbon future and finding sustainable solutions.

About the team

Our Power & Infrastructure Business Line provides high added value activities to the Global Business Units of ENGIE, the power generation sector, grid operators and the industry in Europe. This covers applied research and on-site-field technical expertise. 

Our international team of 21 Mechanical and Thermal Processes engineers is already well known for its competence in complex problem solving for different component issues in the power energy business as well as general industry. We are also responsible for the online monitoring of more than 100 turbine shaft lines for clients around the world and are regularly called for on-site dedicated measurements and analyses in case of problems. Within Laborelec, our team works closely with the Materials, Non-Destructive Testing and Electrical expert teams.

What you’ll be doing

Your responsibilities as Vibration Project Engineer (F/M/X)

In order to meet the demand for activities related to the identification of problem root causes or design assessment within the Cluster Mechanical & Thermal Processes, we are looking for a Vibration and Mechanics Project Engineer who wants to develop his/her career in the field of Condition Monitoring and Vibrations analysis. 

In this role, you will be fully involved in the follow-up of vibration behaviour of turbo generator shaft lines involving complex root cause analysis of rotating machinery. You will also advise our customers regarding the best condition monitoring strategies for their specific assets based on your sound technical and up-to-date solutions knowledge.

You will work alongside a supportive team, and will have access to professional development opportunities to help you grow in your own career.

Specifically this means:

• Performing detailed vibration analysis of turbo generator shaft lines.
• Analyzing mechanical problems and vibration issues of power plant components, adding value in the interpretation of the results and proposed solutions.
• Providing advice regarding the condition monitoring potential of existing or new technologies.
• Participating in the remote condition monitoring service shifts of power plants main shaft lines.
   

If you identify with any of the following, we encourage you to apply!

Do you?

• Hold an engineering degree in a related mechanical or electrical domain.
• Communicate fluently in Dutch, French, and English.
• Bring a customer-orientation with excellent communication skills, ready to travel within Belgium, Europe, and occasionally outside Europe for short-term missions.
• Bring a team spirit while being capable of working independently, taking initiatives, and developing synergies both with internal departments and external partners.
• Have a natural fascination for what’s new or happening in your domain.

Here's a taste of what Laborelec offers you

• Flexible Working Environment: A green campus and hybrid workspace (3 days home working/week) offering flexibility for a good work/life balance. 
• Employee Resource Groups: An exciting position in a prominent research and expertise center, with the possibility of further career development within ENGIE.
• An inspiring work environment: Shared with bold colleagues from different backgrounds.
• Learning & Development: Growth is a big reason people choose to join our team. We provide opportunities through “lunch and learn” programs, training, coaching, mentorship programs, and other workshops.
• Benefits: 34 leave days, 5 days free care for sick children, linen ironing service...
• Wellness: You will have access to our fun room and fitness space for your enjoyment and well-being.

Where we work

Our headquarters is based in Belgium (Linkebeek, near to Brussels), and we have several branches in Europe (France, Germany & the Netherlands), LATAM (Chile) and MESCAT (KSA & UAE).

Our values : The 4B’s

• Be You, at Laborelec, we encourage you to be yourself and allow your skills and knowledge to shine through.
• Be Safe, keeping our employees safe is our top priority.
• Become, as a Laborelec employee, you can build your career.
• Belong, join our dynamic community at Laborelec and become an integral part of our team.

Our commitment

At ENGIE Laborelec, we’re building a diverse, inclusive team where everyone can thrive, reflecting the communities we serve.

We'd love to hear from you if this opportunity sparks your interest.

Your HR contact: Damien Colmant damien.colmant@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.

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Linkebeek, Brussels and suburbs, Belgium – Power Transformer Expert BE Power & Infrastructure

Are you excited about embarking on a journey with us towards a carbon-neutral world?

We are seeking a collaborative colleague who is passionate about making a positive impact on ENGIE Laborelec's success and overall performance. If you have a deep interest in the energy transition, power generation and technology, we urge you to explore this opportunity.

Bring your expertise, grow with us and build your career in a safe and diverse environment.

Who are we?

ENGIE Laborelec is a research and expertise center focused on electrical power technology, with a team of over 370 employees from different backgrounds. We are part of the ENGIE Group, and more particularly the entity ENGIE Research & Innovation. We support the entire electricity value chain, providing customized solutions to a diverse range of customers from various fields and industries. We are dedicated to achieving a net zero carbon future and finding sustainable solutions.

About the team
 

Our Power & Infrastructure Business Line offers high-value activities and services to ENGIE’s Global Business Units, the power generation sector, grid operators, and end-user industries across Europe. We specialize in applied research and provide on-the-ground technical expertise.

What you’ll be doing

Your responsibilities as a Power Transformer Expert. (F/M/X)

Within our department specialized in Electrical Equipment (EEQ), you have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies and make a significant impact on our customers' operations.

• Engage in all aspects of the electricity value chain, from production to industry, and stay updated on new transformer technologies and market trends.
• Collaborate with universities and research centers locally and abroad, and be open to travel for interventions on industrial sites in Belgium and Europe.
• Draft specifications for transformers, evaluate supplier offers, conduct design reviews, and follow up on manufacturing and construction at supplier facilities.
• Perform condition assessments, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, simulations, and material analysis for operating transformers

If you identify with any of the following, we encourage you to apply! Do you?

• Hold a civil or industrial engineering qualification, or equivalent experience, specializing in Electricity or Electro-Mechanics. 
• Possess proven expertise in Power Transformers and experience in large Power Transformer design. 
• Demonstrate strong technical and market knowledge to support your recommendations. 
• Quickly analyze customer issues, develop tailored commercial proposals, and build trusting client relationships with a customer-oriented mindset. 
• Communicate fluently in English, and are you proficient in Dutch and French, or willing to learn. 

Here's a taste of what Laborelec offers you

• Flexible Working Environment: A green campus and hybrid workspace (3 days home working/week) offering flexibility for a good work/life balance. 
• Employee Resource Groups: An exciting position in a leading research and expertise center, with the possibility of further career development within ENGIE. 
• An inspiring work environment: Shared with bold colleagues from different backgrounds.
• Learning & Development: Growth is a big reason people choose to join our team. We provide opportunities through “lunch and learn” programs, training, coaching, mentorship programs, and other workshops.
• Benefits: 34 leave days, 5 days free care for sick children, linen ironing service...
• Wellness: You will have access to our fun room and fitness space for your enjoyment and well-being

Where we work

Our headquarters is based in Belgium (Linkebeek, near to Brussels), and we have several branches in Europe (France, Germany & the Netherlands), LATAM (Chile) and MESCAT (KSA & UAE).

Our values : The 4B’s

• Be You, at Laborelec, we encourage you to be yourself and allow your skills and knowledge to shine through.
• Be Safe, keeping our employees safe is our top priority.
• Become, as a Laborelec employee, you can build your career.
• Belong, join our dynamic community at Laborelec and become an integral part of our team. ​​​​

Our commitment

At ENGIE Laborelec, we’re building a diverse, inclusive team where everyone can thrive, reflecting the communities we serve.

We'd love to hear from you if this opportunity sparks your interest.

Your HR contact:

Isabelle Croiset – Isabelle.croiset@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.

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