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You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.\nThis position reports to:\nService Team Leader__\nElectrify Belgium's Infrastructure\nWhat happens when advanced electrical systems meet Belgium's most critical industries? ABB steps in. We're behind the scenes of the infrastructure that powers industrial operations and utilities across the region.\nAs our Electrical Commissioning Engineer for our Distribution Solutions business, you'll be the technical expert clients rely on to safely and efficiently bring their electrical systems to life. From planning complex commissioning activities to validating protection systems and training customers, you'll ensure mission-critical installations are completed to the highest standards.\nMeaningful technical work.\nDirect client impact.\nYour expertise matters.\nYour Mission\nYou'll become a trusted technical partner to major industrial and infrastructure clients across Belgium and Luxembourg. From initial project planning to final customer acceptance, you'll own the commissioning journey - backed by a supportive team and world-class technical resources.\nYour Role and Responsibilities\nIn this role, you will have the opportunity to execute commissioning activities in all types of project sizes and complexities in close collaboration with the Senior Commissioning Engineer. Each day, you will execute these activities efficiently, cost-effectively, and in accordance with contract specifications, quality standards, safety requirements, and cybersecurity policies and standards. You will also showcase your expertise by supporting continuous improvement in project processes, products, and system design.\nWork model: Hybrid (onsite project work + flexible home/office time)\nThis role is contributing to: Distribution Solutions Division, Electrification Business Area in Belgium and Luxembourg\nMain stakeholders: Service Manager, Senior Commissioning Engineers, internal project teams, external contractors, utility and industrial clients\nYour Day-to-Day Includes:\nSupporting in planning, implementation, and coordination of commissioning activities for medium and high voltage installations\n\nImplementing commissioning design changes and providing mark-ups for as-built project documentation\n\nApplying standard processes and procedures to ensure all commissioning activities meet contractual requirements and safety standards\n\nConducting risk and opportunity assessments during the commissioning phase and handling technical risks by following mitigation guidelines\n\nDeveloping detailed work plans and cost estimates for commissioning activities; coordinating with project staff and external contractors\n\nProgramming, testing, and validating protection systems (relay protections, automation controls) before customer acceptance\n\nProviding technical training to both internal teams and customers to ensure proper system understanding and operation\n\nTranslating technical requirements into clear guidelines for team members and staying current with cybersecurity and safety best practices\n\nOur Team Dynamics\nYou will join a talented, collaborative team of experienced commissioning professionals, where continuous learning and technical excellence are valued. You'll have direct access to senior engineers, on-the-ground support, and the resources you need to succeed.\nWhat Makes You Right for This Role?\nWe're looking for someone with the technical depth to lead commissioning activities and the communication skills to connect with customers' operational needs. Someone who's energized by solving complex technical challenges and takes pride in ensuring installations meet the highest safety and quality standards. You're a collaborative problem-solver who takes ownership of project outcomes and embraces continuous improvement.\nQualifications for the Role\nMaster's degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent professional experience) with a proven track record in electrical systems and project execution\n\nHighly skilled in medium and high voltage system principles with the willingness to grow expertise in industrial distribution and protection systems; experience with IEC 61850 / DCS systems is an asset\n\nYou have established skills in planning, risk assessment, and commissioning processes with knowledge of safety regulations related to mounting and installation; ability to manage multiple stakeholders\n\nYou are passionate about technical excellence, continuous improvement, and collaborative problem-solving with a solution-focused mindset and strong written and verbal communication skills\n\nAt ease communicating fluently in Dutch, French, and English - clear communication with internal teams and clients is essential\n\nHold a current valid driver's license (Category B) - you will travel frequently across Belgium and Luxembourg for on-site commissioning activities\n\nWhat You Get in Return?\nWhen you build what runs the world, you should feel supported in this mission every step of the way.\nHere's What We Offer:\nAttractive salary\n\nMeal vouchers, expense reimbursement\n\n32 paid vacation days (20 legal + 12 ADV)\n\nComprehensive hospitalization, group, and pension insurance\n\nFlexible work locations - at home, on site, or from The Wings, our brand-new office in Diegem\n\nFreedom to plan your day, set your pace, and own your success stories\n\nWhy ABB?\nAt ABB, you'll work with segment-specific products and solutions that serve utilities, industry and infrastructure sectors. Your portfolio includes medium- and low-voltage systems, digital switchgear, smart distribution solutions, and grid-edge technologies. All critical enablers of the energy transition, industrial resilience, and large-scale electrification.\nWe're a global leader in Distribution Solutions, but your team keeps things personal and collaborative. You'll directly impact how electrical infrastructure is commissioned, validated, and brought safely into operation - with meaningful technical work that supports critical infrastructure across Belgium and Luxembourg.\nMore About Us\nABB's Distribution Solutions Division facilitates the efficient and reliable distribution, protection and control of electrical power, while improving power quality and enhancing grid resilience. We provide segment-specific products and solutions serving utility, industrial and infrastructure sectors, typically offering high voltage, medium voltage and low voltage electrical systems. Our extensive portfolio includes distribution automation products, switchgear, modular substation packages, measurement and sensing devices, and digital solutions enabled by ABB Ability™, all designed to support the safe, smart and sustainable electrification of society.\nAt ABB, we have the clear goal of driving diversity and inclusion across all dimensions: gender, LGBTQ+, abilities, ethnicity and generations. Together, we are embarking on a journey where each and every one of us, individually and collectively, welcomes and celebrates individual differences.\n€ABBcareers\nBuilding a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. 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