Job Title
Project Engineering Manager – Traction Systems – English
– ALTEN Belgium
The Position
As part of our ongoing growth, ALTEN Belgium is looking for a
Project Engineering Manager (PrEM)
to join our teams and contribute to large-scale international rolling stock projects.
In this role, you act as the
engineering lead and main technical representative
within the project core team, combining
technical leadership (50%)
with
engineering project delivery and coordination (50%)
. You take ownership of traction-related systems and lead multidisciplinary engineering teams in complex, high-stakes environments.
As a
Project Engineering Manager
, your main responsibilities will include:
* Leading technical decisions for traction subsystems (motors, converters, traction chains, high-power electronics).
* Ensuring technical quality, compliance, safety, and resolution of complex technical issues.
* Managing engineering work packages with full responsibility for
Quality, Cost, and Delivery (QCD)
.
* Coordinating and functionally steering multidisciplinary engineering teams (power design, mechanical, software, validation, RAMS).
* Acting as the primary engineering interface towards the project manager, internal stakeholders, partners, and customers.
* Driving engineering governance: design reviews, gate reviews, risk management, configuration control, and change management.
* Monitoring KPIs, risks, and progress, and providing clear reporting to project and engineering management.
Your Profile
* Master's degree in Engineering (mandatory).
* Minimum
5 years of experience
in engineering project management within complex system environments (railway, energy, automotive, aerospace, defense).
* Strong technical background in
traction systems and/or high-power / high-voltage electronics
.
* Solid knowledge of QCD management, risk analysis, and technical governance.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with strong resilience in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
* Structured, pragmatic, autonomous, and client-oriented mindset.
* Language(s):
English mandatory
; additional languages are an asset.
Working Conditions
Permanent contract with an attractive salary package
Company car with fuel card
Representation fees
Meal vouchers
Mobile phone subscription
Group insurance & healthcare insurance
Possibility of remote work
20 legal vacation days + 12 compensatory days
What we offer
Access to exciting projects in key sectors: Transport, Energy, Automotive, Telecom, Finance
A diverse client base: collaborations with both large corporations and smaller dynamic companies across Belgium and internationally
A real career development plan: continuous training, coaching, daily knowledge sharing
An innovative and collaborative environment
About ALTEN
ALTEN is a world leader in engineering and technology consulting, with over 57,000 employees in more than 30 countries. We support major companies in their innovation, R&D, and digital transformation projects across sectors such as automotive, aerospace, energy, finance, life sciences, and telecommunications.
Present in Belgium for over 25 years, ALTEN Belgium operates from its offices in Brussels and Antwerp. With a team of 700 consultants, ALTEN Belgium offers a wide range of expertise across Engineering, Life Sciences, and IT, delivering innovative solutions in a dynamic and forward-thinking environment.
Ready for a new challenge?
Apply now and take part in innovative and impactful projects at ALTEN Belgium