Electrical Engineer (besix Water & Environment)

Electrical Engineer (BESIX Water & Environment)

BESIX Environment is the independent entity within the BESIX Group that focuses on the development, engineering, construction, start-up & commissioning, and R&D of projects in the field of water, sustainable energy, and hydrogen infrastructure.

Within these projects, BESIX Environment is responsible for the process and the MEICA scope (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control & Automation). Projects range from wastewater treatment plants and water reuse facilities for municipal or industrial clients (including technologies for sludge and biogas treatment), to industrial applications for process water (cooling water, demiwater, ultrapure water), drinking water, pumping stations, and turbines... to biomass power plants or waste-to-energy plants that use biochemical or thermal processes, as well as infrastructure for hydrogen production, transport, and storage.

The primary role of BESIX Environment lies within the EPC scope (Engineering, Procurement & Construction), but in specific projects, this is extended with a full service contract for Operation & Maintenance.

Function Description

You will manage the electrical, instrumentation, and automation aspects of projects in both the quotation phase and the execution phase. This includes basic and detailed design, procurement, supervision of installation, and commissioning.

Your responsibilities also include researching the best solutions, selecting and following up on suppliers and subcontractors, in collaboration with other disciplines, for various projects of different nature and scope in Flanders. Projects are located within approximately one hour from Antwerp.

Tasks in Detail:

In the quotation phase:

• Supporting the quotation responsible for preparing a technical and price proposal that best meets the requirements of the client and/or advisor.
• Assisting in technical negotiations with the client and/or advisor and with potential subcontractors for electrical and automation works.
• Leading technical and commercial negotiations with subcontractors/suppliers for electricity, instrumentation, and automation.

In the execution phase:

• Supporting the project manager in determining the best (qualitative, commercial, and technical) solutions for electricity, instrumentation, and automation, in accordance with the specifications.
• Negotiating with clients, advisors, subcontractors/suppliers.
• Executing and following up on basic and detailed engineering together with subcontractors/suppliers.
• Supporting the site leader or project manager in delivery, installation, commissioning, and start-up

Function Requirements

• Electricity, Automation & Instrumentation Engineer, or equivalent by experience.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in an industrial environment; at least 8 years of total experience in the sector.
• Language skills: fluent in French, Dutch, and English (at least level C1).
• Experience in international markets is an asset.
• You can work independently but also cooperate well in a team. You are flexible and can manage multiple tasks or projects simultaneously.

Additional Information

A career at BESIX is much more than just a job. It means being part of an innovative world in change. Your skills, ambition, and passion contribute to the development of our various activities and help us to face the challenges of the future.

Working at the BESIX Group means being part of a dynamic, creative, and enterprising company. You get a safe and collaborative work environment with ambitious and innovative goals, both for the world of tomorrow and for your career and personal development.

We are looking for different personalities, mindsets, backgrounds, and genders to build together the iconic and sustainable projects of tomorrow.

In line with our inclusivity policy ("Be Inclusive"), BESIX takes into account reasonable adjustments (without undue burden) to create an appropriate work environment for people with a disability. Feel free to discuss this with your recruiter during the application process.

Are you ready to make an impact and leave a positive legacy? If you are passionate about creating sustainable solutions for a better world, join our warm BESIX family. Together we build our future.

Benefits

Working at BESIX offers numerous benefits, including:

• An attractive salary package, market-compliant, supplemented with additional benefits such as flexible mobility options, group insurance, hospitalization insurance, work-life balance program (such as remote work, childcare, flexible working hours, mobile work), health management (sports, check-ups, ...).
• Career opportunities and development programs that continuously grow and broaden your career.
• A dynamic, creative, and safe work environment with innovative colleagues who support your ambitions.
• The opportunity to work on complex projects, both locally and internationally.
• The choice to stay locally or pursue an international career within the group.