CIVIL ENGINEER

EDP Renewables is a global leader in the renewable energy sector and the world's third-largest wind energy producer. With a sound development pipeline, first class assets, and market-leading operating capacity, EDPR has undergone exceptional development in recent years and is currently present in 17 markets (Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Chile, France, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Mexico, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, the UK, US and Vietnam). 

EDPR is committed to furthering social advances in terms of sustainability and integration. This is reflected by the inclusion of the company in the Bloomberg Gender Equality index and the fact that it has been certified as a Top Employer 2021 in Europe (Spain, Italy, France, Poland, Portugal and Romania), both of which recognise its employee-driven policies.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Manage the engineering and design process of the assigned projects within the concerned geography, leading the technical aspects of the projects in the development phase, the contracting and construction phase, in accordance with the directives of the Head of Engineering of the country and applicable regulations, to guarantee the minimization of costs, compliance with deadlines and quality requirements of the projected assets. Manage the estimation costs and schedules of the projects assigned.

Participate in the implementation of best practice engineering vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve business performance.

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES

DEVELOPMENT ENGINNERING: Coordinate the preparation of technical projects for the development of renewable energy generation plants and electrical interconnection infrastructure, ensuring compliance with the conditions established by the business units, other technical departments or external agents, to ensure maximum efficiency in the development of such projects.  Select the specialized external engineering companies.  Provide technical support to the development phase when required.

ELECTRICAL INTERCONNECTION COMMON INFRASTRUCTURE DESIGN: Participate in the design of the electrical infrastructure of the generation plants for the interconnection to the electric network common infrastructure with other developers/operators; prepare the required documentation for grid access and connection applications and grid code compliance; provide technical support in the consenting process.

SPECIALIZED STUDIES COORDINATION: Coordinate and validate with other Technology Units the execution of specific key studies (collector system, reactive power compensation, foundation design, noises, or others) for its integration in the engineering project, to minimize the risk associated to the construction process.

TECHNICAL STANDARDIZATION: Coordinate and ensure the development and application of technical standardization in the concerned geography, applying the best practices in the sector to ensure maximum efficiency in the construction and operation of facilities

TENDER ENGINNERING: Coordinate the preparation of technical packages to deliver to Procurement for the construction Request for Proposals (RfPs) of renewable energy generation plants and electrical interconnection infrastructure.  Provide support to the Procurement Department in the clarifications discussions with bidders and award negotiations when required, in order to guarantee the best technical-economic conditions in the awards.

PROJECT HANDOVER TO CONSTRUCTION: Make an optimum transfer of projects under Engineering responsibility to the Construction unit, in order to optimize the construction start-up times, guaranteeing the coordination and technical quality in the handover of the project. Assist in the evaluation and resolution of any proposed modifications of the final engineering project raised during the construction phase, in order to ensure the preservation of the technical standards of the project.

DD LOCAL SUPPORT: Provide support to the due diligence process for new projects under study within the concerned geography, assisting with all the aspects that need to be managed locally for the optimum technical assessment, CapEx estimation and risk assessment.

COMPANY POLICY AND LEGAL COMPLIANCE: Understand and apply policies to prevent occupational hazards, environment and quality to ensure implementation and compliance on tasks under their responsibility.

EDPR INSTITUTIONAL REPRESENTATION: Represent EDPR to agencies and institutions, public and private, in matters relating to its jurisdiction to enforce the interests of EDPR.

RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

PEOPLE:

• 0 Direct Reports
• 4 Indirect Reports
• Coordination with External Companies

REQUIREMENTS PROFILE

Qualification:

Master of Science (Civil Engineering)

A postgraduate in Renewable Energies will be valued

Experience:

At least 5 year experience in Renewable Projects

Experience with wind farms in the country dealing with the stakeholders for the development and construction of the projects.

Specific requirements:

Wind farms, Solar parks Knowledge of International technical normative

Languages: Country language and English (Spanish, Portuguese and others are a plus)

Comments:

Ability to perform duties in a collaborative, multi-national working environment

High attention to detail

Strong statistical and analytical skills

Solved-problems and open-minded attitude

Communicative and sociable

Available to travel very often

Among EDPR's principles we would like to highlight diversity and inclusion as a strength in our values and practices. Reinforcing these principles has a real impact on the satisfaction of commitment, increases talent and the quality of leadership of our professionals. To achieve all our objectives, it intends to attract, develop and retain different profiles, assuming diversity as a key factor and differentiator of fundamental innovation in our organisation. We welcome and value all people, and we are committed to the inclusion and sense of belonging of each person who is part of EDPR.

What makes us proud as an employer:

TOP Employer Europe 2024 certification.
Bloomberg Gender Equality Index 2023.
Top Workplaces US 2023.
Certification in Conciliation (Excellence) by the Más Familia Foundation;