R&D Project Engineer - Power Systems & Energy Innovation Lisboa

R&D Project Engineer - Power Systems & Energy Innovation

Country/Region: PT

City: Lisbon

Our company is part of EDP, a global energy group present in around 30 markets with a particular emphasis on renewable energies. With more than 45 years of experience, we have been consolidating a relevant presence on the world energy scene based on the commitment to be
- green by 2030, leading the energy transition. With more than 13, 000 employees around the world, we are committed to using our energy and heart to drive a better tomorrow.

Networks R&D department is looking for a R&D Project Engineer – Power Systems & Energy Innovation.

What you will do:

Participating/leading international Research and Development (R&D) projects primarily in the area of Power Systems including the following tasks:

• Leading /contributing to various aspects of project implementation, including budget management, financial and technical reporting, interaction with stakeholders, communication of project progress and outcomes, etc.
• Writing specifications and use cases, project reports, defining systems architectures, conducting and developing laboratory and pilot validation
• Overseeing demonstrators on site and coordinate /support field teams
• Leading/supporting the elaboration of business cases, development of
  - economic models and innovative business models for the
  - based concepts developed.
• Leading and/or providing thorough technical expertise in the sourcing and conduction of applications for new projects/financing, writing proposals, forming international consortia, negotiating budgets, etc;
• Developing and providing expertise in new solutions and tools for use in European projects, in international consultancy projects and for business units within the EDP group
• Support for the development Power Systems topic in the EDP group
• Contributing to international engineering consultancy projects and service provisions.

Employment type: Full-Time

Work site: Hybrid Model

Type of contract: Fixed-term contract

What are we looking for:

• Degree, Master or Doctorate in Electrical Engineering with major/minor in Energy is preferable. However, other closely related academic areas such as Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or Energy and Environmental Engineering are also relevant for the position.
• Professional Experience: o Knowledge and / or experience in some of the following topics: Smart Grids, Microgrids, Integration of Renewables, Modern Power Systems, Power System Resilience, Energy Management Systems, Energy Storage, Electric Vehicles Grid Integration.
• International mindset and excellent knowledge and use of English (in written and oral expression)
• Capacity to execute and deliver rigorous and
  - balanced results in a timely manner, combined with a flexibility and agility to work on various themes / projects
• A great team spirit, openness and ability to interact daily with internal and external stakeholders on various topics
• Good domain of Microsoft Office Tools: Excel, Word, Power Point
• Availability for
  - term international trips (within the scope of the projects)
• Immense motivation, strong desire to learn, curiosity and a taste for challenging ideas and proposing new solutions.
• Programming experience in Python and relevant programming languages
• Previous working experience in EU-funded projects (under FP7, Horizon 2020, Horizon Europe or similar)
• Knowledge of current Energy Policies and Strategies in Europe and initiatives and funding programs at the European Commission
• Experience on the development and implementation of pilot projects
• Previous relevant experience on grid simulation and planning
• Knowledge of other languages (namely French, Spanish or Mandarin)

Equal opportunities for all

Our vision is that each person combines their unique characteristics and experiences to fulfill our mission of creating new energy for the planet. We are an inclusive employer, ensuring all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. We welcome and value all people, and we are committed to fostering a sense of belonging for each person who is part of the EDP group.

Need more reasons to apply?

As a top employer we:

Empower our employees through a positive and innovative work environment that promotes collaboration and agile
- making;

Respect and value each person, providing a flexible, healthy, and inclusive workplace with a range of attractive benefits;

Provide a meaningful work experience and prepare our people for future challenges through different opportunities for development and internal mobility;

Our efforts have resulted in several distinctions over time, highlighting the EDP group's strong positioning and its dedication and commitment to attracting and retaining the best talent:

Top employer certification by Top Employers Institute

Part of the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index

Top 100 Workplaces by Houston Chronicle

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