Package Manager AC-Substations

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.

Package Manager AC-Substations

Requisition

Posting

Start Date:

08/01/2026

Help build the future of the Belgian and European energy transition.
Elia is expanding its offshore high-voltage grid through the ambitious Princess Elisabeth Island project, which will connect the new wind farms in the Princess Elisabeth Windfarm Zone to the mainland. In addition, together with the UK grid operator, Elia is exploring the development of a new interconnector between Belgium and the United Kingdom — the Nautilus Interconnector.

You will contribute to one of Europe’s most groundbreaking energy infrastructure projects. You will be given autonomy, responsibility, and the opportunity to manage a technically integrated project of exceptional scale.

Your role within the AC Substations package

The AC Substations package forms the backbone for connecting 2.1GW of offshore wind energy to the Belgian grid. The scope includes:

• Design, procurement, fabrication, outfitting, and commissioning of 2 steel structure modules equipped with 66kV and 220kV GIS, Control & Protection (C&P), auxiliary systems, SCADA, and more.
• The EPCi scope also includes a third Facility module and a smaller Garage module.
• Design, procurement, production, and testing of HV & LV Free Issued Materials, including 66/220kV GIS, 66/220kV transformers, 220kV shunt reactors, auxiliary transformers and C&P equipment.
• Transport and installation of the modules, transformers, and shunt reactors to Princess Elisabeth Island.
• Offshore Electrical Works: connection and final commissioning of all electrical equipment and the 6 × 220kV AC export cables.

You will join a motivated project team of approximately 12 direct colleagues.

What you will do as Package Manager AC Substations

Within the Princess Elisabeth Island project team, you hold a key position. You will:

• Act as a visible Safety Leader, continuously driving safety improvements.
• Take responsibility for the timely and high-quality delivery of your work packages.
• Proactively identify opportunities that add value to the project.
• Report clearly and regularly on progress and risks.
• Independently manage specific work packages in collaboration with contractors, suppliers, and internal experts.

In this role:

• You report directly to the Program Manager.
• You build and coach a multidisciplinary team of engineers and experts.
• You define and manage the full scope: design notes, philosophies, specifications, change management, and quality control.
• You prepare realistic schedules and budget estimates and follow them closely.
• You lead the technical aspects of tenders and support Procurement throughout the tender process.
• You ensure safe and high‑quality execution of all relevant contracts within time and budget.

You bring strong technical expertise, leadership, and project experience:

• Master’s degree in engineering + at least 8 years of experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in offshore infrastructure or large infrastructure projects.
• A true team player with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills, ability to prioritise, and resilience under pressure.
• Proactive, eager to learn, solution‑oriented, and entrepreneurial.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Languages:
  
  fluent English (spoken & written). Dutch and/or French are a plus.

• Salary
  : a competitive salary package, allowance for representation expenses, year-end bonus, double vacation pay, meal…