Skills

Communication Creativity Problem-solving Decision-making Project Management

Job Specifications

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

The Belgian and European energy landscape is in full swing. Did you know that Elia Belgium plays a crucial role in this? As part of Elia Group, a European transmission system operator, Elia Belgium ensures the reliability and sustainability of the electricity supply in our country.

Side-by-side with your talented colleagues, you will play a part in building 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 the power of diversity we are convinced that an inclusive and diverse work environment leads to more innovation, creativity and better results.

Project Engineer Offshore Cables

Requisition ID 10117

Posting Start Date 01/10/2025

Function

The offshore renewable energy sector is experiencing significant global expansion, with Belgium taking a leading role.

Following the successful implementation of the first offshore high-voltage hub, the Modular Offshore Grid (MOG I), the offshore transmission network is being further developed with the innovative Princess Elisabeth Island. This artificial island will not only serve as a central hub for connecting new offshore wind farms, but also represents a key building block in the development of a future European offshore electricity grid.

In light of this expansion and the increasing technical complexity of our offshore projects, the Offshore Assets team aims to strengthen its engineering capacity. We are therefore looking for a motivated Project Engineer Offshore Structures.

Position Overview

As a Project Engineer Offshore Cables in our team, you will report directly to the Asset and Methods Manager Cables. You will play a key role in the continuous review and improvement of our submarine cable repair preparedness plans and take an active part in offshore cable repairs and remedial works. Additionally, you will closely monitor the documentation, installation, and handover processes of the Princess Elisabeth Island project, ensuring its seamless integration into our overall repair preparedness strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Play a key role within the cable asset management team in defining maintenance strategies for existing and future export cables and interconnectors.
Collaborate closely with the geo-engineering and operations teams to ensure aligned and cohesive project strategies;
Continuously review and enhance the submarine cable repair preparedness plan;
Manage and oversee framework agreements related to submarine cable repairs and fault location services;
Improve existing cable fault location procedures and explore innovative technologies to boost efficiency;
Lead the execution and management of offshore remedial and curative works, ensuring timely and effective resolution;
Supervise the management of spare parts and critical materials required for cable repairs;
Prepare for the operational phase of the Princess Elisabeth Island project and ensure thorough follow-up during its execution phase;

This position offers you the opportunity to contribute to a reliable offshore electrical network and play an important role in the further development of Elia's offshore activities.

Your Profile

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, preferably Electrical, Mechanical, or Marine Engineering;
Proven experience in offshore cable installations or a similar engineering role;
Strong project management skills with a focus on problem-solving and decision-making;
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with diverse teams and stakeholders;
Ability to adapt to dynamic environments and changing priorities;
Familiarity with industry standards and regulations related to offshore cable operations;
Fluent in Dutch and English is mandatory to being able to communicate with all parties involved.

Offer

Salary a competitive salary package, allowance for representation expenses, year-end bonus, double vacation pay, meal vouchers (EUR8 per working day), eco-vouchers, Sinterklaas and year-end vouchers as well as bonuses based on individual and group results.
Insurance group insurance, hospitalisation insurance and ambulant care insurance for the whole family.
Vacation you will be entitled to 20 vacation days, 12 additional vacation days and 3 exempt days (after 1 year of employment) and up to 5 long-service days (1 day for every 3 years in employment).
Communication you will be given an iPhone, a phone subscription (for work and private use) and a laptop with internet reimbursement.
Private PC plan once every 3 years, a budget will be made available to you for a PC/tablet with software & peripherals for personal use.
Mobility we will offer you a company car and public transport or a mobility budget.
Interest subsidies after you have been with Elia for 5 years, Elia Engineering will be able to offer you a subsidy to reduce the int

About the Company

Elia Group is a key player in electricity transmission. We ensure that production and consumption are balanced around the clock, supplying 30 million end users with electricity. Through our subsidiaries in Belgium (Elia) and the north and east of Germany (50Hertz), we operate 19,349 km of high-voltage connections, meaning that we are one of Europe's top 5 transmission system operators. With a reliability level of 99.99%, we provide society with a robust power grid, which is important for socioeconomic prosperity. We also asp... Know more