Electrical Project Engineer - BESS

Join the Energy Revolution with ENGIE!

EMS (European Maintenance Support) is a proud member of the ENGIE Group, specializing in cutting-edge maintenance engineering activities across various power plants in Belgium and Europe, including The Netherlands and France.

Our BESS (Battery Energy Storage Systems) team is expanding, and we’re on the lookout for a dynamic BESS Electrical Project Engineer (M/F/X) to join us!

YOUR MISSION as an Electrical Project Engineer (M/F/X):

As a BESS Electrical Project Engineer, you’ll be at the forefront of the energy transition, working on exciting projects that make a real impact. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Project Electrical Lead: be involved during the engineering and construction phase of the BESS projects, this for all electrical subject matter expertise topics
• Project Commissioning: Dive into the technical aspects of large-scale battery projects in Europe, supporting the project team, especially throughout the commissioning phase.
• Maintenance Management: Play a crucial role in setting up maintenance management for BESS facilities, including LTSA - and spare part management. Set up requirements for documentation; reporting and monitoring.
• Expertise Development: Enhance your skills in BESS technology with a focus on high/medium voltage; electrical protection and power conversion systems.  With the ambition to support various sites; steer BESS performance and lead improvement projects.
• Problem Solving: Conduct root-cause analyses and implement solutions for any issues during projects, operations and maintenance.
• Team Collaboration: Work with diverse internal and external stakeholders and continuously grow your knowledge through internal processes and networking events. Contribute actively to the Community of Practice.

YOUR PROFILE as Electrical Project Engineer (M/F/X):

We’re looking for someone who is passionate about the energy transition and meets the following criteria:

• Educational Background: Master’s Degree in Civil or Industrial Engineering in Electricity/Power Systems/Energy/Mathematics/Physics.
• Language Skills: Proficient in Dutch and English
• Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities and a desire to become a reference in the electrical field within and outside ENGIE.
• Team Player: Collaborative spirit and excellent communication skills to work with both technicians and engineers.
• Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with high voltage equipment like transformers, cables, and switchgear to ensure safety, efficiency, and maintainability.

WE OFFER YOU as an Electrical Project Engineer (M/F/X):

• 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 according to personal interests (renewables, wind turbines, solar parks, integration of battery systems, hydrolyzers, e-boilers, …).
• 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 committed to wellbeing, inclusion and diversity and  EDGE Certified. EDGE Certified organizations have demonstrated their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I), and have been assessed against the highest Global Standards. We have a gym on-site and offer a variety of activities under the ENGIE Body-Mind-Social Program which aims at improving the wellbeing of our employees.
• A stable company that offers work security with prospects within the ENGIE group.
• A permanent contract (38h.) with a competitive salary package consisting of:
  • A monthly salary according to your technical knowledge and experience. Annual salary increase in January according to scales of the energy sector.
  • Double holiday allowance, collective bonus and an end-of-year bonus (13th month). Representation allowance and meal vouchers of €8.
  • Company car + fuel card for both Belgium and neighboring countries or mobility budget. 20 legal holidays + 13 ADV days + 1 extra day.
  • Medical expenses are reimbursed for you and your family members. Hospitalization insurance and supplementary pension plan.
  • Smartphone + subscription, laptop and internet at home.

WORKPLACE

EMS Headquarter in Belgium is in Linkebeek but projects/longer missions can be in Belgium, France, Netherlands, Germany, UK

INTERESTED?

  Apply for the role as an Electrical Project Engineer via the button above or contact Nancy Mélin via e-mail: 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.

THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS

• Short contact by phone between you and our recruiter Nancy (motivation, understanding of the position and expectations).
• First interview with Nancy and n+1: Marc  Eyckmans, the manager of this team. (Extensive introduction, testing soft and hard skills and completing online personality assessment and abstract reasoning skills).
• When positive, an external assessment center (via Hudson) will be organized.
• When selected, final interview will be organized with Bert Hofman.