Power Transformer Expert Job Details | ENGIE
CDD Linkebeek, BELGIUM Design / Civil engineering / Industrial engineering
Job description
Welcome to ENGIE Laborelec ! Every day, we work together to develop efficient energy solutions to build a carbon-neutral future!
We are currently looking for a (F/M/X) Power Transformer Expert to join our team at Laborelec in Linkebeek, Brussels suburbs, Belgium.
Are you a Master of Science in Industrial Sciences or a Master of Science in Engineering (F/M/X) specialized in Electricity or Electro-Mechanics ? We’d love to meet you!
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.
Y our responsibilities as a Power Transformer Expert
We are looking for a Power Transformer Expert with experience working for a transformer manufacturer. The ideal candidate will support customers in writing specifications , conduct design reviews for orders, and oversee production and manufacturing processes . Additionally, the expert will be responsible for conducting technical inspections, following factory tests, and performing root cause analysis (RCA) and failure investigations.
Key responsibilities
· 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 centres locally and abroad.
· Be open to travel for interventions, inspections, design review meetings, on sites worldwide.
· 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
Your profile
· Hold a title of Master of Science in Industrial Sciences or Master of Science in Engineering, specialized 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 the recommendations that you will formulate as Transformer Expert
· Quickly analyse customer issues, develop tailored commercial proposals, and build trusting client relationships with a customer-oriented mindset.
· Communicate fluently in English, and willing to learn Dutch or French.
· Be able to write technical reports in correct English.
We offer you
· A Competitive salary package with a healthy work-life balance (34 leave days and a hybrid workspace home and office).
· The opportunity to work together with, and to visit, transformer manufacturers all over the world, expanding your know-how on design and production of power transformers.
· The opportunity to touch and feel transformers in their operational environment, in the substations or in the factories of our customers.
· Learning & Development opportunities : including training, coaching, mentorship programs, and workshops. An inspiring and green work environment shared with colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
· A caring, inclusive organization committed to well-being, where you can be yourself.
· Employee Resource Groups : A unique opportunity within a prominent research and expertise centre, with room for career growth across the ENGIE Group.
· Wellbeing: You will have access to our fun room and fitness space for your enjoyment and well-being.
Your HR contact person
valerie.theys@external.engie.com We believe recruitment decisions should be sustainable, made in full transparency by both parties. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions before applying!
Our commitment: At ENGIE Laborelec, we’re building a diverse, inclusive team where everyone can thrive, reflecting the communities we serve.
Who are we?
Laborelec is a leading research and expertise centre focused on electrical power technology, with a team of over 380 employees from various backgrounds. As part of ENGIE Research & Innovation, we support the entire electricity value chain, offering tailored solutions to a wide range of industries. We’re committed to a net-zero carbon future and finding sustainable solutions for a better tomorrow!
Our headquarters is in Linkebeek, Belgium, and we have branches in Europe (France, Germany & the Netherlands, Latam (Chile) and MESCAT (KSA & UAE).
Discover more about our values here !
Business Unit: Research & Innovation
Division: R&I - LABS Laborelec
Legal Entity: LABORATOIRE BELGE DE L'INDUSTRIE ELECTRIQUE
Contract Type: Permanent
Job Type: Full - Time
Professional Experience: Skilled ( >3 experience <15 years)
Education Level: Master's Degree