Power Networks Engineer

Linkebeek, Belgium – Power Networks & Industry

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

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

Bring your expertise, grow with us and build your career in 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 background. We are part of the ENGIE Group, and more particular the newly created entity called 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

The energy transition is more than ever a reality and is extremely demanding for the power system.  The change for Power Network Operators, Power Suppliers and Industry is the most important since its origin. Laborelec as a leading expertise and research centre in electrical power technology is at the centre of this exciting change and is looking for two Junior to Medior engineer profiles willing to develop an electrical expert career in the field of Electrical Power Systems (network and power quality, power flow and transient phenomena, compatibility issues, …),. The work domain will be critical electrical networks in industry, utilities (DSO’s, TSO’s, micro-grid developers), renewable power (hydro, wind, solar, …) & battery storage, thermal and nuclear generation worldwide.

What you’ll be doing

Your responsibilities as Power Networks Engineer

• You are part of the Expert Team of Power Networks at Laborelec
• You perform Projects and Power Networks Studies (simulations, complex electrical measurements, …) both for classical grid as for micro grids
• You develop Laboratory Tests and Field Measurements setups and you coordinate various Monitoring and Measurement activities (electrical measurements, both online and offline)
• You develop and manage Products and Services in the proposed domains for our customers.
• You develop a Strong Relationship with our Clients: Grid Operators, Industrial Parties and different business lines inside the ENGIE Group.
• You perform Root Cause Analysis in a temporary team of electrical experts in case of electrical incidents to compile expert reporting

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

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

• Have an industrial or civil engineer degree with a specialisation in electricity or in electro-mechanics with a maximum of 8 years of experience in the Energy sector
• Feel strongly motivated to develop a high level of expertise in electrical power systems, power electronics and electrical equipment and to work in an office, in a laboratory and in the field as well.
• Have some competences and/or the willingness to develop further in network dynamics, integration of renewable energy sources into the Grid, Power Quality, EMC, Power Electronics.
• Have experience and/or the willingness to develop further with one or more software tools like Matlab, Phyton, Simulink, ANSYS, Opal-RT, NEPLAN, EMTP-RV,VISION,…
• Dispose knowledge and/or the willingness to develop further in communication protocols (IEC61850, IEC104, Profibus, RS232, …)
• have as strong customer focus, a keen awareness of economic and financial impacts and a natural business feeling (value creation, …)
• Have  team spirit, initiative and the ability to develop synergies both internally with other competence centres and with external partners (for example, manufacturers, universities and other research centres)
• Master Dutch, French and English (other languages are a plus)
• Agree to travel for short missions within Belgium, the Netherlands, Europe and outside Europe

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 centre, with the possibility of further career development within ENGIE. 
• An inspiring work environment: with ambitious colleagues and from different background
• Learning & Development: Growth is a big reason people choose to join our team. We provide opportunities through lunch and learns, training, coaching, mentorship programs, and 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 are committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, including people of all races, genders, ages, religions, disabilities, and sexual orientations.

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